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Preschool-Friendly Paper Plate Christmas Wreath Craft
Creating crafts at Christmastime will always be one of my favorite ways to celebrate the holidays with children. I loved incorporating crafts and art projects into our holiday fun when I taught kindergarten, and now

Easy 4th of July Hat Craft for Kids
How is it possible that the 4th of July is just around the corner? If you’re scrambling like me to add a quick and easy kid’s craft to your family celebration with minimal prep and

Dot Marker Rainbow Name Tracing
As a busy mom of two young children, I know the value of simple activities that are quick to set up and keep children engaged. Even better is when an activity helps reinforce an academic

Easy and Fun Thanksgiving Turkey Dot Marker Art
Thanksgiving is just a few days away and I think we all can agree that this one feels different from any Thanksgiving that any of us can remember. My husband and I are planning to

Easy Preschool Fall Tree Art Project
Fall has arrived in Michigan! The days are getting shorter, temperatures are dropping, and the leaves are changing color. Peak color in our area has recently passed, but I am clinging to every beautiful moment

Easy Pattern Bracelet Toddler Craft
This post contains affiliate links. I earn a small commission each time someone makes a purchase through one of my links, which helps to support the blog. I can’t believe that it has been two

Second Grade Nautical Theme Classroom Makeover
I may have stepped out of the classroom this year to be at home with my daughter, but I still can’t resist a good classroom makeover. This past summer, I transformed my friend’s second grade

Free Sight Word Reader
Download a free copy of “I See the Farm” Interactive Sight Word Reader and discover why teachers and students love these cut and paste sight word books!

Hi, I'm Maria.
I’m a former kindergarten teacher turned work-from-home mom. I still love sharing ideas and resources to make teaching easier, so you can focus on what really matters in the classroom. When I’m not working on the blog, you’ll find me chasing kids around the house with a cold cup of coffee in my hand (some things never change even once you’re out of the classroom!)