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Class Schedule
Creating a visual schedule for your classroom will help both you and your students navigate the day!
Dismissal Tags
Color-coded dismissal tags that can be attached to backpacks or even worn on wrists. Tame your dismissal time!
Editable Calendars
Editable calendars to send home to let families know about upcoming school events, days off, field trips, and more!
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Classroom Reward Coupons
Keeping students motivated and engaged is essential for a successful classroom. I have found that one of the best ways to encourage positive behavior and reward hard work is by…
Magic Bracelets for the First Day of School
The first day of school is a busy, busy day filled with learning about each other, collecting/handing out supplies, and teaching procedures. I always try to make it as special as…
Reading Comprehension Passages for K – 2nd
Get these reading comprehension passages for K – 2nd, each of which focuses on one sound to help your students excel at reading! Ever since I was a little girl,…
Picture Direction Cards for Classroom Management
One of my favorite topics to tackle is classroom management. Over the years I’ve tried many tricks… some of them were flops, and others were great additions to my classroom!…
Fast Finisher Activities
In every classroom, there are always students who will finish their work faster than everyone else. Waiting can become boring, which can then result in fidgety kids and distractions for others….
Read Across America with Vooks
If you’ve been following me on Instagram for awhile, then you already know that I love Vooks. I’m always looking for ways to make my kids’ screen time more valuable–both…
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Early Finisher Activities
“Love having an early finishers station in my room! Kids can easily find an extension activity if they completed work without disrupting classmates who are still working or need my help.“
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Picture Direction Cards for Classroom Management
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Writing Center Starter Kit! {Printables}
“I loved making a writing center out of this! The students loved making lots of different writing samples based on the different ideas in this resource.“
Meet Teri
Hey, I’m Teri
Mama ❤ Wife ❤ Teacher
Welcome to A Cupcake for the Teacher. I’m so happy you’re here! I love creating fun and engaging learning experiences for K-2 students, as well as sharing time-saving teacher tips. If you’re looking for classroom management tricks, a new holiday craft, or ideas to teach reading, writing, or math, you’re in the right place! Have a look around, grab some freebies, and take all the inspiration you need. Think of me as your teacher bestie down the hall!
