Hello, this is Kristin Muse from Samson’s Shoppe. I am a middle school special education teacher and always find myself frustrated that the students still don’t understand why we are off from school on certain days. No matter the subject area, I try to have at least a conversation about the upcoming holiday, what it is all about, and different…
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FREE Thank You Printable
This FREE Thank You printable is a great way to show your appreciation for others in the school! Simply print, cut, affix some Extra gum, and write your heartfelt note on the back. That’s it! This post contains affiliate links. Read my entire affiliate disclosure here. We all know there are times during the year when others step up and help…
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What Can Be Recycled: Classroom Edition
Do you ever wonder which items can actually be recycled? Sometimes I put things in the recycling bin, wondering if the workers have to fish them out at the recycling center. Or I throw something in the trash, thinking it probably can’t be recycled. I’ve compiled a list of what can and can’t be recycled – classroom edition. Some of…
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Getting Started with Math Centers
Math centers. Just those two words alone cause some teachers to panic. What will the students do? How much prep work will be involved for me? How many centers will I have? Will my classroom turn into utter chaos? How will I group my students? What will I do?! The list could seriously go on and on… But today let’s…
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Festive Holiday Ideas: A Holidays Around the World Celebration
Are you looking for a fun and festive way to invite families into your class during the holiday season? Class parties are fun, but it is great to have activities that involve parents and build learning. A Holidays Around the World celebration is a perfect activity for building family involvement or a cross-curricular culminating activity for a holiday unit. I…
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