A 3rd grade classroom is filled with so many amazing things. 💕 Sweet faces handing you special treasures or drawings they made just for you. 💕 Short chapter books covering the desks and tables. 💕 The buzz of excitement when you announce it’s finally time for that science experiment 💕
Does teaching ever feel like mind-reading to you? You’re trying to teach your students about adding fractions, the Revolutionary War, or how gravity works, all while trying to silently gauge who’s actually getting it, and who’s still lost. And let’s be real…asking your students to simply give a “thumbs up
Teaching in January and February hits different. The holiday magic has worn off, the days are still dark and cold, and your classroom energy? Let’s just say it’s not quite what it was back in September. If your routines are starting to slip and behaviors feel more unpredictable, you’re definitely
Love is in the air…and so is glitter (if your students are making homemade Valentine’s Day crafts 😅). If you’re looking for a quick, simple, but cute Valentine’s Day bulletin board idea that will last the whole month of February, this one’s for you. The display is cute but also
You have seen the cutest classroom decor everywhere. Instagram. Pinterest. Teacher TikTok. And you love it. The beautiful colors. The perfectly coordinated labels. The tiny details that somehow make the whole room feel magical. But then you see the word printable, and you are like…hmm 🤔 Because same. When I
Let’s talk bulletin board paper for a second. It seems like such a small detail, but the right background paper can make your bulletin boards look amazing—and the wrong choice can make even the cutest decor fall flat. I’ve tested (and seen teachers use) tons of different bulletin board papers
You know that feeling when you finally get your classroom looking Pinterest-perfect… and then everything starts falling off the walls? Yeah, me too. Enter Gorilla Mounting Putty. This little supply keeps all your posters, prints, and banners exactly where they belong- no stress, no damage, just happy walls. Seriously, it’s
Ever spent hours editing, printing, cutting, and prepping small decor pieces… only to watch them pile on top of each other in the laminator like a tiny traffic jam? 🫠 This quick, 2-minute laminating how to tip will save you hours of mistakes 🙌 And the best part? The secret
Those weeks in between Thanksgiving and Christmas break can always feel like a bit of a marathon. You’re juggling all of your normal learning on top of holiday fun, festive concerts, and wanting to add some magic to your days. Plus, there are some days when your students might feel
You are ready to spruce up your classroom for winter, but don’t want it to take hours of your time. Here are some simple ways to add some winter classroom decorations without losing an entire weekend or breaking the bank! And the best part? You can leave these decorations up
Let’s be real: How many times a day do you say, “Use your quiet voice” or “What’s the hand signal for bathroom?” Too many, right? 😅 Visual supports are a game-changer for classroom management because they give students a reference point without you having to constantly repeat yourself. The right
Come take a stroll through a classroom for the littlest of learners. 🥰 Kristin has filled her Pre-K classroom with the Hello Pastel classroom decor bundle to create a calm, welcoming, and exciting place to learn. Find incredible ideas for your own Pre-K classroom setup or layout, or steal some
