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It’s Finally Here! Colorize Your Classroom with Astrobrights
I am beyond excited to announce that the Astrobrights Papers’ Colorize Your Classroom contest is back for another great year! The wonderful team at Astrobrights loves educators (almost as much as they...
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Coming Soon! An All-New Classroom Design
Have you heard the news? I am partnering with the amazingly talented Melanie from Schoolgirl Style once again to decorate my kindergarten classroom with an all-new theme. After two wonderful years of...
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Get Ready for Fall! Stitch Fix Review #27
Fall is just around the corner and my brown riding boots have been staring at me from the dark recesses of my closet, waiting for a chance to see daylight again. I asked my stylist at Stitch Fix to...
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Before You See My Classroom, There’s Something You Should Know
As you know, I decided to completely redecorate my classroom this year. Just like my old classroom, this year’s decor is the result of a partnership between myself and Melanie from Schoolgirl Style. I...
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Fall Sale and $250 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway!
Now that everyone is settling back into their classroom routines, a few blogging friends and I thought that it might be time for a little Pick Me Up to help you stay energized in the classroom. There’s...
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Halloween Marshmallow Graphing Freebie and FUN!
Halloween is so much fun when you are a kindergarten student. When you are a Kindergarten TEACHER, however, the holiday can easily become crazy and stressful. So much sugar, so much excitement, so many...
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Take a Tour of My Vintage Circus Kindergarten Classroom
It’s here! It’s finally here! I know it has been a few months in the making, but I am so ecstatic to finally share photos from my new classroom design with all of you today. I have so much to tell you...
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October Stitch Fix Review and Giveaway (#29)
There’s nothing quite like the thrill of seeing a brand new Stitch Fix shipment arrive at the door. My own fix arrived this week and it was more exciting than usual because I had just downloaded the...
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Super-Exclusive FREE Interactive Sight Word Reader
Now that we are all in full swing of the school year, I have a fun treat to share with you today. It’s totally free and it’s just for YOU, dear Kinder Craze reader. I am so filled with gratitude for...
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My Decision to Teach Part Time this Year
Do you ever feel like everything in the blogosphere is a huge announcement? I don’t have a huge announcement to make on the blog today (because not everything should be a mega announcement), but I do...
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Coming Soon! An All-New Classroom Design
Have you heard the news? I am partnering with the amazingly talented Melanie from Schoolgirl Style once again to decorate my kindergarten classroom with an all-new theme. After two wonderful years of...
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Give Thanks for Teachers $200 Giveaway
In the world of teaching, educators often find themselves so busy. We are so busy prepping, copying, teaching, coaching, conferencing, shoe-tying, collaborating and trying to accomplish 467 other items...
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Stained Glass Window Craft for Christmas and Advent
The season of Advent is probably my favorite time of year in the classroom. I love slowing down with my students to talk about the birth of Jesus Christ and share the true meaning of Christmas. In my...
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The Best Leveled Books from Scholastic Reading Club
Why is it so difficult to find books that kindergarten students can actually read? When school starts up in the fall, I always tell my classroom parents at curriculum night that the best source of...
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Big Updates for Book Bundles that You Don’t Want to Miss
Small things have been happening behind the scenes at Kinder Craze and I am so happy to share one of my biggest changes with you today. If you’re a fan of Interactive Sight Word Readers and you own the...
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December Stitch Fix Review and Giveaway (#31)
It’s here! My December Stitch Fix shipment arrived and it feels a lot like Santa came early this year! This month’s fix featured a mix of plaid, sweaters, skinny jeans and prints in wintry blue shades....
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Use Christmas Ornaments to Colorize Your Classroom Management
The holidays have arrived! And so begins every teacher’s daily roller coaster ride as we countdown to Christmas. I can literally feel the excitement in the air when my students arrive at school each...
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Looking Back on an Incredible 2015
As I sit in my office staring at my posted goals for 2016, I can’t help but reflect on the past year. To say that it has been incredible is an understatement. 2015 was the most joyous, transformative...
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Let’s Make Kinder Craze Better than Ever in 2016
Kinder Craze really isn’t about me. It’s about you. The reader. The teacher. The Stitch-Fix shopper. The soon-to-be teacher. The mom. The friend. Kinder Craze was created to be a space and a resource...
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50 Books to Celebrate the 100th Day of School
The 100th day of school is quickly approaching! My students get so excited about this momentous day, we begin reading about it a few weeks in advance. If you are looking to expand your own collection...
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