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I TRULY love creating a beautiful classroom. I lov I TRULY love creating a beautiful classroom. I love making a space that feels warm, welcoming, and exciting for kids. And trust me - I’ll go overboard on it too. 

But I’ve also learned that there has to be a limit.

If we’re pouring every ounce of our time, money, and emotional energy into our classrooms, eventually there’s nothing left for ourselves…or for the children sitting in front of us.

A beautiful classroom is wonderful.

But a teacher who has rested, eaten lunch, protected her weekend, enjoyed her summer, and still has the emotional energy to love her students…

That’s even better.

Enjoy the fading bits of summer 🩷 AND 🩷 Have a wonderful school year!

- Dallas @ Caffeine & Clasdy
Get phonics instruction started with everything pr Get phonics instruction started with everything prepped for you!

Every bit of this alphabet bundle was designed to be interactive and engaging. (Not just worksheets)

This easy prep bundle will have your class SOLID in letters and sounds the first month of school!

Just type alphabet below and I’ll send it your way!

#phonicsfun #phonicsactivities #kindergarten #firstdayofschool #teachingideas
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Teaching the alphabet should be more than memorizing letters…

It should be full of singing, creating, reading, building, and those little “I DID IT!” moments that make kids fall in love with learning. ❤️

That’s exactly why I created this bundle.

Instead of searching for a different activity every day, you’ll have everything you need to teach each letter in a hands-on, engaging way.

Inside you’ll find:

📚 Interactive emergent readers
🍎 Interactive alphabet crafts
🎶 Anchor charts with simple alphabet songs
👑 Alphabet hats
💛 Alphabet bracelets
🌈 Play-Doh letter activities
✏️ Printable worksheets for extra practice

Every activity works together to build:
✨ Letter recognition
✨ Letter sounds
✨ Fine motor skills
✨ Early reading confidence

Swipe through to see some of my favorite activities! ➡️

👇 Comment ABCs below and I’ll send you the link!

💬 I’d love to know… what’s your favorite way to teach letters? Crafts, books, songs, sensory bins, or Play-Doh?

💛 Save this post for back-to-school planning and share it with a teacher friend who loves hands-on learning!

#kindergartenteacher #preschoolteacher #firstgradeteacher #alphabetactivities #letteroftheweek

Learning letters doesn’t have to mean standing at the board while students lose interest.

These interactive anchor charts get everyone pointing, singing, reading, tracing, and participating together—so even your most reluctant learners stay engaged.

👇 Comment ABCs and I’ll send you the link!

Some children need to touch learning before it sticks.

Play-Doh turns letter practice into something students actually ask to do while quietly strengthening those little hands for writing.

👇 Comment ABCs and I’ll send you the link!

The best review activity?

The one students can’t wait to wear home.

When children become part of the lesson, they remember it longer—and parents instantly see what they’re learning.

👇 Comment ABCs and I’ll send you the link!

Sometimes the smallest activities create the biggest excitement.

These bracelets are a quick, meaningful way to celebrate each new letter while giving students another opportunity to practice recognition t
✨ COMMENT BTS and I’ll send you this adorable firs ✨ COMMENT BTS and I’ll send you this adorable first week craft! 🍎❤️

The first week of school can feel like a whirlwind…

You want something that’s engaging, helps students introduce themselves, decorates your classroom, and gives families a sweet keepsake to take home.

That’s exactly why I love this craft. 💕

Students get to color, create, and share all about themselves while you learn more about each little personality in your classroom. By the end of the day, your walls are filled with smiling faces, and your students are SO proud of what they made.

✔️ Easy prep
✔️ Meaningful writing
✔️ Perfect hallway display
✔️ Family keepsake
✔️ First-week favorite

I truly believe the best first-week activities are the ones that build community while making learning feel exciting from Day One. ❤️

👇 Comment BTS below, and I’ll send you the link!

What grade are you teaching this year? Tell me in the comments—I love seeing where everyone is from! 🍎

#kindergartenteacher #backtoschool #firstweekofschool #teacherspayteachers #elementaryteacher
🌴 BOOM 🥥 If you’re planning a Chicka Chicka week… 🌴 BOOM 🥥 If you’re planning a Chicka Chicka week… I’ve got you covered. 💛

There’s something so fun about watching a classroom come to life with one favorite book. 🌴

Imagine a whole week where your students are…
✨ proudly wearing their name hats
🥥 building coconut trees
🔢 counting and adding with hands-on math
🔺 exploring shapes
🌈 designing STEM challenges
🍪 creating edible STEM snacks

Instead of scrambling for “one more activity,” everything coordinates and keeps the excitement going all week long.

These are the kinds of lessons little learners remember long after the first week is over… and they’re the kind that make teaching feel FUN again. 💕

👇 Comment BOOM below and I’ll send you the link to the entire Coconut Tree collection! 🌴🥥

Would you teach just one activity… or a whole week of them? Tell me which one your students would LOVE most! 💛

⭐ Save this post so you can come back to it when you’re planning your first week of school!

#kindergartenteacher #firstgrade #backtoschool #teacherspayteachers #classroomideas
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Gahhhhh ✏️ sayyyyy PENCIL if you would love to get Gahhhhh ✏️ sayyyyy PENCIL if you would love to get this template for GOAL SETTING chunky PENCIL CHAINS!

These are so adorable for BACK TO SCHOOL and really get students thinking about GOALS that they have for the upcoming school year!

I LOOOOVE 😍 how they look using different bright coolers!

They are SUPER CUTE and EFFECTIVE at creating social, emotional, and academic goals 💕

#firstgradeteacher #firstgrade #teachingideas #backtoschool

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