Use low-prep writing crafts to get students excited about writing and showcase everything they have learned.

It's a SWEET craft idea that doubles as an ice breaker in the classroom. Come check out our Back To School Gumball craft idea for kids!

Name posters are an easy art project for the first day of school and also double as classroom decor!

Ahhhhhhhhhh!!!!! I know - it's a scary thought reality!!!! I'm sorry to even say the words......Back to School. But let's be honest. It's not that far away now, and closer for some than for others. So let's start thinking about how we can prepare. I don't know about you, but I have been stalking Target, Hobby Lobby and a few other places all summer long looking for the best deals and the cutest little bins, buckets, and supplies. Why, oh why, do we teachers spend so much dang money on our…

Our first week of second grade was full of fun! From learning our classroom procedures, to team building we learned so much!

Kids will love this Free Printable Back to School Activity Page filled with puzzles and coloring activities!!

Back to School Frames are a fun first day of school craft for the littlest of crafters. Add a first day of shool picture for a fun and colorful keepsake.

These first day of school activities and printables are so much fun! Great for homeschooling or traditional schooling and free to print and use, too!

Fun template to do with your students for a back to school first day activity this school year.

Two weeks from the day that I am writing this blog post, I will be heading back to school. I’ve spent a decent amount of time this summer getting my room set up, and I felt good about walking away for a while after a few days of setting up. But now, my brain has turned to: What in the world are the