Interactive Readers for Thanksgiving and Late Fall
Are you looking for ways to get into the Thanksgiving spirit without sacrificing any instructional time? Interactive Sight Word Readers are here to help!All of my Interactive Sight Word Readers are...
View ArticleThanksgiving Feast Color by Number
Kindergarten and First Grade teachers have been praising my color by number pages. Have you found this gem yet? This Time to Feast page was one of the first color by number pages I created. It's an...
View ArticleAlphabet Tracing Cards... Simple and SO Effective
This year I have become a teacher on a mission. Last summer's book study of The Next Step in Guided Reading by Jan Richardson helped me to reflect on students with a pre-emergent reading level in my...
View ArticleMy New Favorite T-Shirt (and a Giveaway)
My friend Doug from TeacherShirts is at it again. He emailed me to tell me about his new process for creating shirts that allows him create a t-shirt from any custom design. I have been dreaming about...
View ArticleReady to Shop? Two Fun Sales are Coming Your Way!
Hello, lovelies and Happy Thanksgiving! As you meet with your family and sneak a peek at all of the retail sale flyers, don't forget to shop for your classroom… the big TpT sale that you have been...
View ArticlePreparing for My Classroom Elf {Freebie Included}
Do you have a classroom elf? I am so excited to have one for the first time this year. My students have already begun to talk about their elves at home and I think this is the perfect way to bring some...
View ArticleTissue Paper Christmas Tree Window Decorations
The Christmas season is upon us and I am having such a BLAST getting into the holiday spirit! My students recently created the most adorable Christmas tree window decorations and they bring so much...
View ArticleA Visit from St. Nicholas
Hello friends! Tomorrow is St. Nicholas Day and I had such a treat tonight. St. Nicholas visited my church. No, not Santa. St. Nicholas. Complete with a staff and mitre. He has visited my parish a few...
View ArticleJo Totes Camera Bag Giveaway
As a blogger, I never know when inspiration will strike, so I bring my camera with me everywhere, When I used my iPhone as my primary camera, this was an easy task - I always had my phone in my purse....
View ArticleWatcha Shootin' With? A Look At My Camera
You may have noticed that my little blog has undergone a few changes in the past year. In addition to having a new domain that is much easier to remember (kindercrazeblog.com), the photos and images I...
View ArticlePhotos of my Elf in Action
As you know, I am hosting a classroom elf this year. My studenents watched An Elf's Story on DVD, then wrote letters to Santa requesting an Elf on the Shelf for our classroom. We had heard that some...
View ArticleA Christ-Filled Classroom Holiday Season
I love celebrating the Christmas season in my kindergarten classroom. Yes, the kids are wound up and excited, but it is such a joyful time of year. We talk about Santa, elves, and most importantly -...
View ArticleKinder-Craze Loves Educents
Pssst… calling all thrifty teachers! Have you discovered Educents yet? If you're not already familiar with Educents, you really should be. It's like Groupon for teachers. Educents offers amazing...
View ArticleMy Frosted Classroom Christmas Party
Hello friends! Now that I am finally back from my whirlwind Christmas, I am so excited to share a peek into my classroom Christmas celebration with you. Well, maybe more than just a peek. Several...
View ArticlePhoto Tutorial: DIY Cup Cases for Frosted Trees
After sharing my Frosted Christmas Trees blog post, I have received dozens of questions and comments about the plastic cups I use as carrying cases. People see the cups and ribbons, but want to know a...
View ArticleNew Year, New You, New Freebies
I just love a New Year. It's a perfect time to reflect back on the past year, see the amazing work God has done in my life, and strive toward self-improvement. 2013 was simply amazing. I am honestly in...
View ArticleBIG NEWS for Fans of Interactive Sight Word Readers
I have really big news to share today. Huge news, really. If you are a fan of my Best-Selling Interactive Sight Word Readers, this message is for YOU. Today I published my 100th Interactive Sight Word...
View ArticleIt's a Double Bundle Giveaway!
You are not going to believe the fun news I have to share with you today. I am teaming with with the wonderful Marsha from A Differentiated Kindergarten to give away our most popular bundled products....
View ArticleEllison All-Star Cutter Review, Inspiration & GIVEAWAY!
Every once in a while a company reaches out to me to host a giveaway and I have to pinch myself to make sure I'm not dreaming. This is one of those moments! I have such a fabulous giveaway for you...
View ArticleThe Wait is Over for the Bundle of Books, Part 2
It's here! It's finally here! I am so THRILLED to announce that my new bundle of Interactive Sight Word Readers, the Bundle of Books, Part 2 has been added to my TpT store.That's right!A brand new...
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