Let’s face it, Father’s Day crafts are a tad bit tougher to come up with than Mother’s Day crafts.  The traditional tie and mug are great, but by the time Dad’s fourth Father’s Day rolls around he already has a nice tie collection.  This year do something different!  Check out this great Father’s Day coupon
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Get ready to honor and celebrate mom with this heartfelt Mother’s Day gift idea for the classroom. Moms of children in Christina’s 1st Grade classroom in Lilbourn, Missouri are sure to love their Mother’s Day gifts this year.  Christina combines gifts for moms with writing prompts to make the presents truly memorable. Each Mother’s Day
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Teachers know that the school secretary is a key player in how the school is run and managed.  A great administrative professional can make the day go smoothly.  This year, honor your school secretary on Administrative Professionals Day to show her or him how much they mean to you! Check out 10 wonderful ideas from
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  What is Cinco de Mayo? Do your students know what the day commemorates? If not, a good starting point for the activities below would be a brief history of the day. In 1862, the Mexican army was involved in the Battle of Puebla with the French who were determined to occupy their country. Outnumbered
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Looking for some fun, easy, and inexpensive craft ideas for your kids this spring?  The three activities below are sure to keep them engaged without having to spend a lot on craft supplies.  From stress release strategies to readers’ theater to a colorful flower that work well for Mother’s Day, these ideas can be easily
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1 Product, 10 Ideas:  Idea 7 – Mother’s Day Craft and Gift Let the flower become the inspiration for an easy and adorable Mother’s Day gift.  Tape or staple a pack of inexpensive seeds to the back of a flower that has a message just for mom. We took the Poppin’ Patterns Spring Flower 6-inch
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Crafts, science fun, and class rewards with a St. Patrick’s Day theme are a great way to work the holiday into your lesson plans.  The seven ideas below are fun and inexpensive, but will keep your students entertained and on-task.  Whether you have an hour to celebrate or only 15-minutes, there is something for everyone.
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You just can’t help thinking of March as a lucky month with all the four leaf clovers, rainbows and pots of gold that start popping up! Help students and their families connect over this fun project as they share why they’re lucky to be a family! First, have students trace a large shamrock pattern onto
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Earth Day is April 22nd – are you ready?  If you are scrambling for last minute activities to do with your students, do not panic.  We have five fun and easy activities below that are perfect for Earth Day fun.

Recognizing the efforts of your school’s secretary can mean a lot to her.  While catered lunches or a special lunch out are always great, oftentimes the things that mean the most are from the students and teachers themselves.  Use the ideas below to make Administrative Professional’s Day (April 28th), one that your school’s secretary will
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