Creative & Easy Games and Activities to use with Flashcards!

I've never known a teacher who doesn't have an overwhelming number of flash cards on hand. Flash cards for vocabulary, spelling, alphabet, number, math problems, pictures... and the list goes on. They're cheap, easy, and have a ton of different uses. In my classroom, we had DRAWERS full. They're great to just grab for an simple, yet effective, lesson or activity. However, I also know that sometimes...

Teaching your Kiddo the Alphabet: #Alphabet Hunt

My sister-in-law is a stay at home mom with a three year old. She's working on teaching him is alphabet, so she came to me for guidance on what in the world to teach and how to teach it. For you moms who have NO CLUE what you're doing, here are some tips: Take is slow. Keep it simple. Be prepared for this adventure to last a loooooong time. :) Learning the alphabet is HARD WORK! At 3 years old, you...

I Have, Who Has #Obsessed!

Alright all, I am OBSESSED with the game {I Have, Who Has}. You can incorporate just about any Common Core Standard into in to review with your class, plus it practices reading aloud and listening skills, which are particularly great for your English Language Learners! I have a couple of Freebie {I Have, Who Has} games in my store. If you've never played, this is a great way to check it out! Otherwise,...

How I Stockpiled Diapers on a Budget

Diapers. It's a bit funny to me the reactions that I've received in the last nine months over this one word. I've been the target of some serious opinions for sure. All women are opinionated... But Moms... whooo-weee! Moms LOVE to dish their advice. Over the last nine months (and even before) I've been bombarded with opinions over cloth or disposable, Huggies or Pampers, brand name or generic......

Halloween Classroom Activities

I love Halloween. How could you not? Dress Up + Candy = Fun for all. I know some peeps aren't into it. I'm not into the politics. For those of you who adore the orange and black {and purple?} goodness-filled day, here are a few activities to liven up your Common Core Classroom, including a couple Freebies! I hope you have so much fun with these! And I would love to see pictures of these items being...

Welcome to #TeacherMom

Hi! I'm Denise. I'm a twenty-eight year old Christian, wife, and almost mommy. I'm obsessed with planning, organizing, scheduling, calendars, itineraries, and hash tags. I also love all things cliche mom. Except mini-vans. No offense, but I'll be the SUV type mommy, but with third row seating, of course. Other than that, if it looks "mom-ish" I want it. I wish I could have a mom hair cut but...