The end of the school year can be chaotic. You've had a long year, Spring Break wasn't enough of a break, you're exhausted, you have no energy to lesson plan anymore. To help you finish the year with a bang, I've compiled a list of a handful of summer-themed end-of-year resources. ... READ the POST
Inexpensive Holiday Gifts for Paraprofessionals with FREE PRINTABLES
The holidays are upon us and this is the perfect time to show your paraprofessionals (or coworkers that you love!) how much you appreciate them. If you have upwards of 10 or more aides in your classroom or staff members you want to give gifts to, it can easily become very costly to give gifts to ... READ the POST
Dollar Store Secret Santa Gift Exchange
Is your class able to take trips in the community? Here’s the perfect holiday CBI activity and why you should do a secret santa gift exchange with your students!We are all on a budget, so going to a dollar store to pick items helps keep the budget at a reasonable price! Set a $5-$10 limit. ... READ the POST
Why It’s Important To Post A Staff Break Schedule
As an education specialist, it can get pretty hectic trying to schedule breaks for all of your paraprofessionals (especially for classrooms that have upwards of 10 or more aides!). Many teachers say it's almost harder to manage their staff than it is to manage their students! I know it sounds ... READ the POST
Staff Appreciation Pun Gifts with FREE PRINTABLES
Whether it's the end of the year, Thanksgiving, or paraprofessional appreciation day, you'll want to show your paraprofessionals how much you appreciate them! A little gift can go a long way! If you have upwards of 10 or more aides in your classroom or staff members you want to give gifts to, it can ... READ the POST
Recycle Restaurant Menus & Travel Brochures With Cut & Paste Activities
One of my favorite things to do is find ways to recycle environmental print items for educational life skills use in the classroom! On a teacher's budget, we are always striving to find ways to save money, yet provide the best education for our students. I found a way to use to-go ... READ the POST
