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Make a quick and easy end-of-the year keepsake, by having your students write their name on the first day of school, and then again each month, through their last day of school.

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A nice reminder to students that taking risks and making mistakes is the way that we learn.

1-2-3 Come Decorate With Me!

I LOVE posters.  I spent a small fortune on them, which is a big reason I design a lot of FREE posters so you don't have to. 

I not only use them as decortations and reminders, but anchor charts and writing prompts.

Keeping with the pencil theme from yesterday, I whipped together 2 pencil posters perfect for your back to school decorating.  I've seen the reminder name poem pinned from a huge variety of sites, so if you created this adorable poem, please let me know, so that I can give credit where credit is due.

Click on the link to view/download the Pencil Reminder Poster Poem.

Encouraging my students to take risks was something I endeavored to do all year long.  If they didn't take risks, it took them so much longer to become better readers and writers.

I have always loved this anonymous quote and decided to make it into a poster.  Hopefully it will reasure your students that it is really OK to make mistakes.

Click on the link to view/download the Pencil Mistake poster.

If you're looking for more free classroom posters & anchor charts, click on the link.  I have over 100!

Thanks for visiting.  Feel free to PIN anything you think others may find helpful.  My "Pin It" button is at the top.  If you'd like to see all of the cool things I PIN, simply click on the "follow me" heart to the right.

"If you don't risk, you can't grow.  If you don't grow, you can't become your best!" -Unknown

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A sweet reminder poem.

1-2-3 Come Make Some Back To School Things With Me

As I stated before, I know we all just got out of school, and the summer has barely begun, but somehow, June as usual, has simply flown by.  For a lack of anything better to write about throughout the summer, I decided to design some more back to school items. 

Hopefully when you've recovered from the past year, and are starting to get excited about school stuff, you'll find this blog article featuring a few goodies to make for your new students. 

If you're looking for something easy and inexpensive and an alternative to candy, I think you'll enjoy the Pencil Packet.

Since large office supply stores and retailers will be decorated to the hilt in the middle of July, with back to school stuff; offering wonderful loss leaders, you can usually find a pack of 20 to 40 pencils for only a dollar.

Choose either a pencil tag in color or the black and white tag and run off on yellow construction paper.  Punch a hole in the top and tie to a pencil and you're done! 

If you want a bit more, inlclude a few goofy erasers that you can buy packages of at The Dollar Store, or attach to a notebook that Target and others sell for just 15 cents at this time.

You can also print off the cute bookmarks and place both on your students' desks for a special "Welcome to school" surprise.

To keep the theme going, print the large pencil on card stock and hang on your doorknob.   I've included two on a page so you can hang them on the front and back of your door, or put one up above your pencil sharpener.

For a sweet back to school bulletin board, print off the pencil template, make an extra copy of your students' 1st day of school photos; trim and glue to the center of the pencil and write their name on the top.

Scatter them on your b. board with a school-themed boarder.  Using a piece of cloth or burlap as your background, adds a nice touch. Your caption: Mr(s). _______________'s sharp new bunch of students.

Finally, there are 2 student roster posters. You can fill in your students' names, or pass the other one around, for everyone to sign.

Click on the link to view/download the Back To School Pencil Packet.

Thanks for visiting today.  Here's hoping this coming year is filled with your sharpest students ever!

Feel free to PIN anything you think others may find useful.  My "Pin It" button is at the top.  If you'd like to see all of the awesome things I PIN, click on the "follow me" pink heart to the right.

"An education is not received, it is achieved." -Unknown

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A simple, quick and inexpensive way to welcome your students.  Great alternative to an edible gift.

1-2-3 Make Some Back To School Treats With Me!

I enjoy browsing Pinterest to help trigger ideas.  A big thank you to all of those creative geniuses out there who make the time to share.

I especially think that a "play on words" is really cute.  I've used some favorites that have been Pinned in a variety of ways, and added my own twist, for some sweet back to school treats.

Click on any of the bolded links to zoom there.  Here's hoping they help you have a wonderful time getting ready for back to school!

As a special way of saying Welcome; I like leaving a little surprise on my students' desks on the first day of school.

The "I hope you have a 'bear-y' special school year", features Gummy Bears. You can buy individual packages, or bulk and make your own Snack Baggies.

This star treat features Starburst candy. I put 3 on a star, but 1 also works just fine. If you don't want students eating candy in school, simply have them tuck it in their backpack, or distribute them at the end of the day.

Mini boxes of cereal make a nice snack. Students can munch it dry, or save for home and enjoy with milk. "Cereal-ously" is a stretch for "Seriously" but it works.

For a really inexpensive and simple treat, there's nothing like a refreshing Popsicle at the end of a warm day.

Simply have your students choose a flavor at the start of school, freeze in your cafeteria fridge and take out for a sweet snack before your kiddo's leave.

Finally, S'mores are a real hit.  Children can eat separately right out of the Baggie, or have them assemble, place as many as 5 on a paper plate and zap in the microwave for 7-12 seconds, depending on your micro.

These are just a few of my newest back to school treats.  For more ideas click on the link.

Thanks for visiting. As always, feel free to PIN anything you think others might enjoy.  My "Pin it" button is at the top. 

If you want to see all of the truly amazing things I PIN, simply click on the pink "Follow Me" heart button to the right.

"An educated person is one who can entertain a new idea, entertain another person, and entertain himself." -Sydney Herbert Wood

1-2-3 Make Some Back To School Treats With Me!

I enjoy browsing Pinterest to help trigger ideas.  A big thank you to all of those creative geniuses out there who make the time to share.

I especially think that a "play on words" is really cute.  I've used some favorites that have been Pinned in a variety of ways, and added my own twist, for some sweet back to school treats.

Click on any of the bolded links to zoom there.  Here's hoping they help you have a wonderful time getting ready for back to school!

As a special way of saying Welcome; I like leaving a little surprise on my students' desks on the first day of school.

The "I hope you have a 'bear-y' special school year", features Gummy Bears. You can buy individual packages, or bulk and make your own Snack Baggies.

This star treat features Starburst candy. I put 3 on a star, but 1 also works just fine. If you don't want students eating candy in school, simply have them tuck it in their backpack, or distribute them at the end of the day.

Mini boxes of cereal make a nice snack. Students can munch it dry, or save for home and enjoy with milk. "Cereal-ously" is a stretch for "Seriously" but it works.

For a really inexpensive and simple treat, there's nothing like a refreshing Popsicle at the end of a warm day.

Simply have your students choose a flavor at the start of school, freeze in your cafeteria fridge and take out for a sweet snack before your kiddo's leave.

Finally, S'mores are a real hit.  Children can eat separately right out of the Baggie, or have them assemble, place as many as 5 on a paper plate and zap in the microwave for 7-12 seconds, depending on your micro.

These are just a few of my newest back to school treats.  For more ideas click on the link.

Thanks for visiting. As always, feel free to PIN anything you think others might enjoy.  My "Pin it" button is at the top. 

If you want to see all of the truly amazing things I PIN, simply click on the pink "Follow Me" heart button to the right.

"An educated person is one who can entertain a new idea, entertain another person, and entertain himself." -Sydney Herbert Wood

1-2-3 Make Some Back To School Treats With Me!

I enjoy browsing Pinterest to help trigger ideas.  A big thank you to all of those creative geniuses out there who make the time to share.

I especially think that a "play on words" is really cute.  I've used some favorites that have been Pinned in a variety of ways, and added my own twist, for some sweet back to school treats.

Click on any of the bolded links to zoom there.  Here's hoping they help you have a wonderful time getting ready for back to school!

As a special way of saying Welcome; I like leaving a little surprise on my students' desks on the first day of school.

The "I hope you have a 'bear-y' special school year", features Gummy Bears. You can buy individual packages, or bulk and make your own Snack Baggies.

This star treat features Starburst candy. I put 3 on a star, but 1 also works just fine. If you don't want students eating candy in school, simply have them tuck it in their backpack, or distribute them at the end of the day.

Mini boxes of cereal make a nice snack. Students can munch it dry, or save for home and enjoy with milk. "Cereal-ously" is a stretch for "Seriously" but it works.

For a really inexpensive and simple treat, there's nothing like a refreshing Popsicle at the end of a warm day.

Simply have your students choose a flavor at the start of school, freeze in your cafeteria fridge and take out for a sweet snack before your kiddo's leave.

Finally, S'mores are a real hit.  Children can eat separately right out of the Baggie, or have them assemble, place as many as 5 on a paper plate and zap in the microwave for 7-12 seconds, depending on your micro.

Thanks for visiting. As always, feel free to PIN anything you think others might enjoy.  My "Pin it" button is at the top. 

If you want to see all of the truly amazing things I PIN, simply click on the pink "Follow Me" heart button to the right.

"An educated person is one who can entertain a new idea, entertain another person, and entertain himself." -Sydney Herbert Wood

1-2-3 Come Make Some Back To School Stuff With Me!

Have you been searching the web for some quick and easy freebies for back-to-school?

Are you feeling a bit overwhelmed with your "to do" list of ideas from Pinterest, that's 9-miles long?

Well you've come to the right place.  I've designed lots of wonderful stuff, and all you have to do is click on my download buttons and then print away.

If you're not sure what you're looking for, simply click on the September category link and scroll through the FREEBIES.

If you're looking for something more specific, like Classroom Management ideas, click on that sub category; it has been called "The Mother Load of stuff!" by some Pinterest followers :-)

Do you need treat bags, or other ideas for the first day of school? Click on my Back To School link.

Speaking of links, my friend Charity over at Classroom Freebies had a linky party specifically for Back To School stuff, featuring many of her CF contributors.  Click on the link to zip on over for all kinds of FREE goodies. 

She's categorized them by grades (PK-2, 3-5, 6-8 + 9-12) so you'll have no problem checking things out that are age-specific for your kiddo's.

I'm back from a quick birthday vacation, and so excited to share all of my new back to school ideas with you!

Thanks for visiting.  Feel free to PIN anything you think others might enjoy. My "Pin it" button is at the top.

"Among the few things more expensive than a great education is the lack of it." -Unknown

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Quick, easy and inexpensive treat for your students' first day of school.

Print off the star template (2 to choose from) and attach Starburst candy with glue dots.