Back to School Gifts

Maybe you have already started school or about to go back!  I have a cute back to school student gift idea for you! 

I got these cute super hero rubber ducks that come in several different styles of heroes. 

Then, I attached a little tag to them that says "It's going to be a SUPER Year!".

These would be perfect to place on each of your new kiddos' table/desk spots. 

They would even be perfect for Open House, too!
Grab the tag HERE!

This review is based strictly on my opinion. Others may have a different opinion or experience. I was provided the sample free of charge or paid a small fee by the company or PR agency and I provided my honest opinion

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Shape Match Sheets

  Those first few weeks of kindergarten can feel like you are in "survival mode".  I created these simple shape match sheets to help your kiddos cut, match, and glue.

I would use these during those first few weeks during math time.  I usually do something math while we practice our rituals and routines.  This would be a great addition to practice "how we work at our tables during math time". 
Grab it HERE or click on the picture below!

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Bold and Bright Decor Collection Giveaway

This may be my biggest giveaway yet!  My friends at Creative Teaching Press sent me the ENTIRE Bold and Bright Decor collection this summer.  Everything is so cute and there is SO many pieces!  They are also letting me giveaway an collection to one of my readers!  Enter HERE or scroll through this post and enter at the bottom!

This is going to be picture overload!

Borders different colors and styles.

These are magnetic borders!  Perfect for filing cabinets or whiteboards.

Posters-class rules, schedule, blank poster, Welcome, and a birthday poster.  They have a couple birthday board options!

Welcome kit!

MANY different cut outs!  They have different sized paper clips, binder clips, and tack cut outs.  Perfect for gluing to a clothespin to display work!

Did I mention the LLAMAS!  They have different llama pieces too!

Awards and behavior charts.

Birthday displays!

Letters, stickers, and library pockets!

I took pictures of the lesson plan book!  Check them all out below!

 And with any collection there is a calendar set with everything you would need to set up your calendar!

Like I said before, I am giving away the entire collection!  

Enter below for a chance to win!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

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Classroom Storage

Every teacher knows storage is key!  And let's be honest CUTE storage is also key!  You're in luck because I am about to show you both :)

I love the bright colors and have used those colors in my room for a long time.

These bright colored baskets I have used to hold books.

They are the perfect size and hold all books!  My leveled readers will fit perfect :)

I put a question in my Instgram story a couple weeks ago asking everyone what they did in the morning when the kids were coming in.  I was always a morning work kind of girl, but I had a lot of responses about doing Morning Tubs.  

These colored buckets are big enough to put in manipulatives, toys, etc!

Another bucket that is cute and BIG!  I put different kind of blocks in these.

They also can house reading buddies in your literacy centers!

One last basket that I wanted to show you are these small, square baskets.  They can fit different school supplies you need for projects.  Or different pieces you are using for projects in your classroom.  There are enough that you can pass one basket out to a table with supplies inside.  For our orientation day, I will put pens in each basket for each table.

* Note: I was given these items from Oriental Trading in exchange for a review.  All opinions are my own

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Back to School Student Gifts

I posted about these CUTE Smiley Face Stress balls here.  I have created a gift tag FREEBIE that you can attach to each one :)

These stress balls come in a pack of 24 and are the perfect size for little hands!

You can find the small bags by clicking on the image!

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And you can grab the gift tag HERE!

Enjoy! :)

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Oriental Trading Wish List!

I know you all know about how great Oriental Trading is.  They have everything you need to plan the perfect party AND they have lots of teacher supplies.  They contacted me about their new wish list feature on their website.  I jumped right in creating my OWN wish list.  I was able to add anything from treasure box toys to paints.  The great thing about this feature is you are able to share the link with families on your class website and they can shop your wish list!  I know I sometimes struggle thinking of things to add to our donation list (I know-crazy), but with this feature I can see everything and easily add a product with one click.

Once you find a product you would like to add to your wish list, just click the button below the

"Add to Cart" button.

Once you have your wish list complete, you can click on the <3 Wish List and grab your personal link to share with your families.

Oriental Trading sent me some of the products off my wish list and I want to share with you some of the things I received.  All opinions are my own.

I received this ballot box and glitter American flag stickers.  Since the presidential election is this year, I thought it would be more fun to put our votes in a box and receive a fun sticker after!  This will make it more hands on and close to the real experience their parent's will go through!

We do an All About Me type unit every year.  These multicultural crayons will be perfect for their self portraits.  Oriental Trading has lots of Crayola products too!

 They also sell some room decor and they have partnered with Schoolgirl Style to give you more decorating ideas!  I usually track homework on a chart like this.  It has been on my long wish list for this school year, so I am glad I can check that off my list!

 We also do a Community Helpers unit and these vests will be perfect for that unit.  I plan on adding them to our playtime centers too.  I got a mail carrier, fire fighter, doctor/vet/dentist, construction worker, and a police officer.

Our school doesn't start until after Labor Day, so this cutie helped model the vests! :)

 My classroom does not have a rug.  Some days I don't mind it and some days I wish I had SOMETHING to mark everyone's spots.  I found these Centertime Seat Markers.  They are rubbery, so they will be easy to clean.  I can lay them out on the carpet during our carpet time or my kiddos can take a marker during center time.  I think this will be a great a reminder on where they need to sit and will help them remember to stay seated and work :)

 The final thing I got were some tweezer/tongs.  I am planning on using them for some fine motor activities.  I will have my students pick up pom poms or beads with them.  These would also be great for science!

You can check out my wish list here!  What would you put on your wish list!?  

Don't forget to start your own!

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