Hola, friends! It’s been a hot minute since I’ve written a teacher-y post! But I’ve felt regret the last couple years to not have acknowledged one of my favorite times of the school year – Hispanic Heritage Month! Over the last few years, one of my coworkers and myself have collaborated for our junior high…
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Inspirational Quotes in Spanish for Letter Boards This Year
It was like a lightbulb went off in my head. Boom! Why had I never thought of it before? As an English as a Second Language instructional specialist and a former Spanish teacher – mostly bilingual myself – it never occurred to me how needed a list of inspirational quotes in Spanish for letter boards…
Easy Teacher Appreciation Gifts Under $15
For teacher’s appreciation day, treat your child’s teachers to something special to show your appreciation for the fact they deal with your child all day – when sometimes even you don’t want to do that job! Read on for ideas for teacher appreciation gifts under $15 to help teachers feel seen and appreciated for all…
70 School Spirit Day Ideas That Kids Of All Ages Will Love
Some might argue that one of the best things about working at a school is school spirit days. Others might argue that it is one of the worst things about working in a school. Anything But a Backpack Day, Crazy Weather Day, and Spaced Out Day might make some school staff members cringe. Others get…
Exciting Icebreaker or Large Group Game for Teachers Inservice
It’s that time! Back to school! And if you’ve ever worked in a school, you know that means large group icebreakers, teachers games, and teacher team building! My school administrators usually have pretty interesting teachers inservice ideas including planning large group games for school staff during our professional development meetings. Last year, my admin team…
13 Best Backpacks for Teachers on the Move
Well, as much as I hate to admit it, it’s that time of year again! Back to school! One thing that is nice about back to school means a new wardrobe and a new teacher backpack or new teacher bag! Today, I’m giving a run down of the 13 best backpacks for teachers! Of course,…
12 Cute Back to School Party Ideas for New School Traditions
As a mom and a teacher, I can tell you that there is not much more of an adrenaline-filled time of year in our home than back to school time! Back to school season is a very important time in our home as it is for many families. It’s a time of fresh starts, optimism,…
Spring Baby Shower Themes to Plan the Best Celebration
If you are in search of spring baby shower themes, look no further! WE are bringing you a spring bloom baby shower, a succulent baby shower, a baseball baby shower, and a tea for two tea party baby shower (perfect for twins) as well as other ideas! We teachers go all in when it comes…
The Best Letter Board And Cake Sayings For Retirement
If you are considering retirement party themes, you will likely want to consider some cake sayings for retirement, retirement invitation quotes, and retirement letter boards or signs. I’ve had the pleasure of helping with lots of teacher retirement parties in my day and attending plenty of other retirement parties for friends and family. One of…
Best Retirement Party Themes To Organize At Work
Apparently, I’ve got retirement on the brain because I have written three retirement themed parties in the last week! Take a look through today as I share about two fun retirement party themes you can organize at school or work. You can believe we teachers like to send out a veteran teacher with great fanfare…
