Fall Classroom Ideas
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by Erica Bohrer
6M ago
Are you looking for some quick and easy fall themed ideas to utilize in your classroom? Check out this blog post for fall themed classroom ideas, freebies, and more! Start off fall with some adorable fall themed picture books… Poll your students on their favorite fall themed activities. Use that data to create a fall themed scarecrow graphing craft. Extend the fall fun into a fall themed banner where students write about their favorite thing to do in the fall. Then they illustrate it! Tie in math with fall themed math centers. Students love these pumpkin number bond activities. Reinforce t ..read more
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Meet the Teacher Night Ideas, Freebies, and More!
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by Erica Bohrer
6M ago
Are you looking for some simple and easy ways to make your Meet the Teacher Night/Back to School Night a success? Well check out this blog post! I have easy to implement ideas, freebies, and more. I organize all important materials for the parents into black folders. I label the folders with labels that say “Important 1st Grade Info” and place it on each students’ desk. Some materials to add to the folder: Meet the Teacher Template Sheet Handwriting Direction Sheets Class Directory Class List Blank Absence Notes & Lateness Notes Welcome parents with a gift on the top of each desk. Wate ..read more
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How to Create a Dismissal Binder
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by Erica Bohrer
7M ago
Being an elementary teacher requires so much more than just teaching! You are responsible for the care and safety of small children. As a first grade teacher with many years experience, I can tell you that there is nothing more stressful than dismissal on the first day of school. We’ve all had it happen, where a kid comes up to you crying insisting that he does not take the bus, but that he is a walker. This of course happens seconds before the bus is being called and all your paperwork from school tells you that this child is a buser and you have no note from a parent stating otherwise! Or m ..read more
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7 Steps for Back to School Prep
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by Erica Bohrer
8M ago
Are you feeling daunted by the back-to-school preparations for your classroom? As a seasoned 20-year veteran teacher, I’m here to simplify the process for you with seven easy-to-follow steps! Whether you’re an experienced educator or a fresh face in the field, this post is guaranteed to be your ultimate guide! As the summer break approaches, I make sure to take proactive steps to ensure a smooth and organized start to the upcoming school year. One of my top priorities before I leave for the break is to prep back-to-school letters. These are then put in large manilla envelopes and placed in t ..read more
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Back to School Lesson Plans for First Grade
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by Erica Bohrer
8M ago
Crafting back-to-school lesson plans for first graders might seem like a daunting task. The early years of a child’s education lay the foundation for their academic journey, making it essential for educators to design lesson plans that are engaging, interactive, and tailored to meet the unique needs of these young minds In this blog post, you will receive FREE lessons plans for the First Two Weeks of School! I will share creative resources to make the first days of school unforgettable. Whether you’re an experienced teacher looking to revamp your lesson ideas or a new educator seeking inspira ..read more
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My Classroom Decor Through the Years
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by Erica Bohrer
8M ago
I have been teaching a long time! I am not going to say just how long but you can see an old TV/VCR combo in the image from my first classroom. Through all this time, I have been in the same school give or take a classroom one up or down the hall. I love decorating classrooms, in fact Carson-Dellosa even invited me twice for a classroom decor blogger summit. I love creating a cohesive learning environment. It calms me to be in a classroom that is well organized and visually pleasing. That does not mean that my decor picks were always the best choices for me or my students. I have learned a lo ..read more
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End of the School Year Classroom Ideas
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by Erica Bohrer
10M ago
Are you looking for some fun end of the year activities and student gift ideas? Then this post is for you. I have included links to free end of the year gift tags, free cards from the teacher, an ice cream sundae hack, a graphing craft, and more! Let the countdown to the last day of school begin with these adorable print and go Days Left of School Banners. Each student makes a banner and each day, a different student reads their banner and shares their favorite memory of the school year. It really is a sweet way to count down the days. End the year with some of my favorite picture books. Cli ..read more
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Classroom Banners
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by Erica Bohrer
10M ago
Are you looking for quick and easy hallway/classroom displays that incorporate writing and art? Check out these print and go banners. I currently have 42 different banners in my store and have bundled them all HERE. I save each students banners and compile them all together into a booklet. The banners are a great way to showcase student growth and to create a cute little student portfolio! The cover for the banner portfolio can be grabbed for free below! Check out some of the 42 banners included in my Ultimate Banner Bundle ..read more
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Label Your Classroom to Create a Print Rich Environment!
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by Erica Bohrer
10M ago
Do you teach ELL/ENL students? Do you teach primary age students who are learning to read and write? If any of these apply to you, you should be immersing your students in language through their environment! I have labels created in English with many of them including an editable PowerPoint file. This allows you the ability to edit the text into any language. These would be perfect for Dual Language or Foreign Language classrooms, too! The following three files come with edit the text PowerPoint files. Are you looking for free water bottle storage labels? Check these out. I use dollar stor ..read more
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Father’s Day Classroom Ideas
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by Erica Bohrer
11M ago
Are you looking for a fun and easy Father’s Day Gifts for your students’ dads, grandpas, stepdads, or special persons? Then check out this blog post! My students love making Father’s Day Booklets and giving them as gifts. The students enjoy sharing about their special someone. I have included versions for dads, grandpas, stepdads, UK/AU versions, and booklets to use with any special person. If you are just looking for a FREE Father’s Day Card then check out the resource below! These Father’s Day cards can be used with anyone! If you are looking to create a cute photo themed gift, check o ..read more
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