Printable Christmas Bulb Pattern or Template or Coloring Page This simple Christmas bulb template is perfect for holiday crafts, shape books, coloring pages, bulletin boards, ornaments, and classroom projects. Kids can decorate the large light bulb outline with crayons, markers, paint, glitter, tissue paper, or any craft supplies you already have on hand. Use it…
Handprint Turkey Craft with Free Printable Poems This is a super cute activity from Little Giraffes that has been popular for years. Paint child’s palm and thumb brown and each finger a different color. When dry, paint the tip of the index finger red and put on thumbprint for the turkey’s waddle. Use orange marker…
November Line Tracing Worksheet for Preschool & Kindergarten This fun November line tracing worksheet is perfect for helping young children practice pre-writing and fine motor skills. Kids trace the dotted lines from one fall picture to the next—pumpkins, squirrels, leaves, pie, acorns, and even a turkey! Use it during your November or fall theme, in…
Free Printable Calendars – Kids Can Trace Numbers A free printable November calendar with tracing numbers for preschool, kindergarten, and early learners. Kids can trace the dates, color the turkey illustration, and practice handwriting and number recognition. Updated for 2025, 2026, 2027 and 2028.
If you’re getting ready for Meet the Teacher, Back-to-School Night, or Open House, these real ideas from teachers will help you organize paperwork, greet families, communicate expectations, and start the year with positive parent relationships. From goody bags and welcome trees to parent contact systems and classroom brochures, these tips show exactly what works. Meet…
If you need cute bulletin board ideas for the beginning of the school year, this list is packed with real examples from teachers who’ve used them successfully. From welcome boards to hallway displays and themed door decorations, these back-to-school bulletin boards should help spark some ideas! 🚀 Blasting Off Into Learning Bulletin Board (Donna Turman,…
Teachers look for Christmas gifts that are cute, affordable, and easy to give—without spending a fortune. If you’re searching for Christmas gifts for students from teachers, this list brings together real ideas shared by real teachers in our teacher discussion forums, including low-cost treats, simple personalized gifts, classroom coupons, books, and fun experience-based alternatives. Whether…
“Give Me Five” is one of the most popular attention signals used by teachers at all grade levels. It’s quick, silent, easy to teach, and works in any classroom— general ed, special ed, ELL, centers, or transitions. When a teacher says “Give me five!” and raises a hand, students respond by raising their own hand…
One of the most popular classroom attention getters, and one teachers of all grade levels swear by, is the classic “If you can hear me, clap” routine. It’s simple, quiet, and effective because it spreads naturally throughout the room without you having to raise your voice. Here’s how to teach it and why it works…
Looking for new ways to get your students’ attention without shouting? These attention getters for the classroom are easy to teach, fun for students, and effective for group management. From simple call-backs and sound cues to no-voice signals you can use anywhere, these strategies work across grade levels and help keep your class calm, focused,…