Seasonal Archives - Easy Teaching Tools

Memory Book for the Entire Year

Kristen — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Have you ever spent countless hours at the end of the school year sorting through student work to put into a memory book? Do you find yourself scrambling to put the booklet together? I am getting a headache just thinking about how much time I spent on all of this in the past! However, there […]

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Valentine’s Day Activities Your Class Will Love

Kristen — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Valentine's Day is quickly approaching and I must say it is one of my favorite holidays! I love being able to spread love and I think it is important for our students to learn about kindness. When I was teaching I always wanted to make the day special for my students. I always had at […]

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Pandemic Valentine’s Day Ideas in the Classroom

Kristen — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 20:27:38 +0000

We polled teachers inside our Easy Organization Tools program to see how they'll be celebrating Valentine's Day this school year since it looks a lot different this year, right? Here are their pandemic Valentine's Day ideas in the classroom! In the past in my second grade classroom, students would create their valentine box as a […]

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Holiday Presents for Parents from Kids

Kristen — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 21:16:50 +0000

In our classroom in December, we love to make holiday presents for parents from kids. I've got several homemade gift ideas that work for all of your students, whether they celebrate Christmas or not. 1. Christmas Tree During our holiday party last year, students made these ornaments in a small group. I loved they were […]

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Holiday Party Ideas in the Classroom

Kristen — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 01:31:33 +0000

The winter holidays will be here before you know it. It is time to start thinking about what you want to do for your classroom holiday party. If you are looking for classroom holiday party ideas and classroom decorating help, you will love these ideas. Holiday Party Ideas in the Classroom I love being able […]

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Easy Parent Volunteer Gifts

Kristen — Tue, 08 May 2018 00:23:00 +0000

As we get closer to the end of the school year, I like to thank my parent volunteers who come in on a weekly basis. Now, you may be rolling your eyes as you read this thinking, “What parent volunteers?” Trust me, I get and have been there. I spent the majority of my time […]

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Christmas gift ideas for parents and volunteers

Kristen — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 03:27:49 +0000

I've got a few last minute Christmas gift ideas for my students. This time of the year is super busy, so I'm all about low-to-no-prep. I've got a cute art project and gift tag for you. Christmas gift for parents This tree is adorable. Last year, we put these in frames and sent them […]

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Books Teachers Love: April Read Alouds

Kristen — Tue, 15 Mar 2016 08:28:00 +0000

I know we're not suppose to choose an April Read Aloud by it's cover, but I couldn't help it with this adorable book. What can I say, I'm a sucker for bright colors and cute illustrations. Each month, a few teachers get together and share our favorite read alouds and activities that will help you […]

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Last minute ART and Christmas gift ideas

Kristen — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 10:50:00 +0000

Do you need some last minute art and Christmas gift ideas? I get it; it's a hectic time of the year and you've run out of ideas. There is so much excitement happening in our classroom this week. Between our Elf Jingle, making reindeer food, and some holiday movies during rainy day lunch, we are […]

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Water bottle snowman craft

Kristen — Fri, 20 Dec 2013 10:32:00 +0000

Every year, we make the cutest upcycling snowman craft using just a few materials that you most likely already have in your classroom. This water bottle snowman craft is perfect in place of guided reading during the holidays, or you can try it whole group. Materials for water bottle snowman craft Here's what you need […]

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