Hey Teacher Friends! Can anyone else believe July is almost over? 😳 Summer always seems to fly by faster than I expect! I hope you've had plenty of time to relax, recharge, and enjoy a little break before back-to-school season starts creeping in. This week's Summer Prep Tip is one of my favorite organization hacks, especially for my fellow special education teachers. ☀️ Summer Prep Tip #3: Set up your IEP folders before the school year begins. One of the best things I do each summer is...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hey Teacher Friends! I hope you’re settling into summer and finding time to relax, recharge, and enjoy a slower pace. Around here, summer means spending lots of time in the car while my kids bounce between camps, activities, and all the fun things they wait all year to do. 🚗😆 This week’s Summer Prep Tip is one you can do from anywhere—while waiting at practice, lounging by the pool, or relaxing on the couch. ☀️ Summer Prep Tip #2: Start stocking your TPT cart for next school year. Don’t...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Teacher Friends, Happy Summer! ☀️ I hope you're settling into summer break mode! Before we talk back-to-school prep, may I suggest taking a break! Read a book for fun, sleep in, take a trip, spend time with family, binge your favorite show, or simply enjoy not hearing the sound of a school bell for a while. You've earned it! When you're ready, I'll be popping into your inbox throughout the summer with a few simple prep ideas that can help make August feel a little less overwhelming. ☀️...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hey teacher friends! We have some very exciting new “class pets” in our room this week… caterpillars! 🐛 My students are already SO invested in watching them grow, and we’ll be observing the full life cycle before releasing them as butterflies. There’s just something so special about experiencing that transformation in real time! If you’re doing a butterfly unit (or want an easy way to bring a little spring learning into your classroom), I wanted to share a few of my favorite resources: 🦋...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Teacher Friends, Hi there! I’m just getting back into the swing of things after a much-needed spring break in Florida with my family ☀️🌴 It was the perfect mix of sunshine, relaxation, and a reset before heading into the busy stretch of the school year. Now that we’re back, I wanted to share a few of my favorite easy-prep Easter resources—perfect for keeping students engaged during this exciting (and let’s be honest… slightly wiggly 🐿️) time of year! 🐰 Easter Favorites You Can Use Right...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Teacher Friends, We’ve been enjoying a few days of fake spring here, and it’s been so refreshing! My class even took a nice walk around the track this week to soak up the sunshine—it felt so good to get outside for a bit. ☀️ I just added a new silly and creative writing prompt to my How-To Writing Prompt Bundle: How to Catch a Dragon! 🐉This resource includes 3 levels of differentiation and picture supports, making it perfect for emerging writers and non-writers. 🎉 It’s 20% off for the...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Teacher Friends, Presidents’ Day is here, and I wanted to share a simple, engaging resource to add to your plans—my Presidents’ Day Mini Books and Sort activity! This resource helps students learn about George Washington and Abraham Lincoln through easy mini books and sorting activities that build comprehension and critical thinking skills. It’s perfect for special education and inclusive classrooms and works well for centers, small groups, or independent practice. If you need something...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Teacher Friends, February is flying by over here, and my students are fully in Valentine mode 💕 Between crafts, cards, and all the pink and red, it’s one of my favorite times of the year in the classroom! I wanted to pop in with a quick update (and a great deal): 🎉 Teachers Pay Teachers February Sale (Feb 9–10) TPT is having a sitewide sale on February 9th and 10th, and you can save up to 25% off my resources (with the TPT code)! It’s the perfect time to grab resources you’ve had your eye...
7 months ago • 1 min read
Hi teacher friends 💛 If you’re anything like us, you’re still digging out from all the snow days last week ❄️☃️ Between late starts, schedule changes, and being stuck indoors… it’s been one of those weeks. In our classroom right now, we’re jumping back into routine by reading about the Westminster Dog Show 🐕 and having so much fun designing Valentine’s Day boxes as part of our geometry unit. We’re working on perimeter, area, and volume, and it’s been such a great hands-on way to keep everyone...
7 months ago • 1 min read