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Teacher Tips on the blog
Classroom Set-Up Supply Box
Setting up or closing a classroom (depending on when you’re reading this) can be a stressful time of year… but it doesn’t have to be. It can be fun, too! Opening…
Parent-Teacher Communication Made Easy
Communication with parents is KEY when you’re a teacher. Unfortunately, getting in touch with parents isn’t always easy. Notes get crumpled in backpacks, phone calls home go unanswered, and scheduling…
Bathroom Management in the Classroom
Picture it: You’re in the middle of a math lesson and you ask your class, “Does anyone know what 10 – 7 is?” Several students’ hands go up, you pick…
BEE Book Take Home Folders
One of my favorite organizational tools for the classroom is the B.E.E. Book! B.E.E. stands for Bring Everything Everyday. It’s a fancy name for a take home folder. 😉 But…
Hallway Behavior Incentive: Secret Star
Have you heard of Secret Star? You’ve probably seen me talk about it before… and that’s because I *love* this trick! Secret Star is a classroom management tool that works…
Classroom Tour
I am finally here with a mini tour of my classroom! At least it didn’t take me as long as last year– October 11th vs. November 4th– #winning! Disclaimers: (1)…
FREE Hand Signals Classroom Management
Use this classroom management tool to reduce interruptions during instruction and throughout the day!
SHOP RESOURCES
Teacher Resources in the Shop
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!