Help! My student has bedbugs!

Does one of your students have bedbugs? This post outlines how to protect your home and classroom-- you got this!

The Designer TeacherDecember 9, 2017bedbugs, classroom, education, teaching Comment

Making Vocabulary Memorable with Mrs Wordsmith

Learn how to make vocabulary instruction engaging and memorable with Mrs Wordsmith!

The Designer TeacherDecember 7, 2017reading, special education, sponsored, vocabulary, teaching Comments

7 Tips for Teachers with Anxiety

If you're a teacher with anxiety, you're not alone. Here are a few tips that can make life a little easier as an educator with anxiety.

The Designer TeacherDecember 4, 2017anxiety, education, self care, teaching, wellness Comments

10 Gifts for $10 and Under for Paraprofessionals and Aides

Show your appreciation for your aides while only spending $10 or less!

The Designer TeacherNovember 30, 2017gift guide, gifts, holidays, special education, winter, teachingComment

My Favorite Winter Classroom Resources

Check out my favorite winter elementary and special education resources for the classroom!

The Designer TeacherNovember 20, 2017products, resources, special education, winter, teachingComment

5 Tips for Making it Through a Tough School Year

The Designer TeacherNovember 18, 2017education, self care, teaching, wellness Comments

Self Care Gift Guide for Teachers

Pretty much every teacher you know could use some more self care in her life, am I right? Check out these self care gift options for a teacher friend or yourself.

The Designer TeacherNovember 12, 2017christmas, gift guide, gifts, holiday, self care, teacher gifts, wellnessComment

5 Ways to Encourage the Spirit of Giving This Holiday Season

Learn 5 ways to encourage the spirit of giving in your classroom this holiday season. Includes an anchor chart, reflection journal, bulletin board display, and more!

The Designer TeacherNovember 10, 2017classroom, education, giving, holidays, kindness, social emotional learning, winter, teachingComment

7 Magical Harry Potter Ideas for the Classroom

Accio magical classroom ideas!

The Designer TeacherOctober 24, 2017classroom, education, harry potter, reading, teachingComment

9 Gifts for the Trendy Teacher

Find the perfect holiday gift for the trendy teacher in your life with this trendy teacher gift guide.

The Designer TeacherOctober 19, 2017christmas, classroom, fun, gift guide, gifts, holiday, teacher, teachingComment

Teaching Past & Present Verbs with -ING & -ED

Learn the rules for teaching inflectional endings -ING & -ED to your elementary or special education students.

The Designer TeacherOctober 15, 2017phonics, products, reading, special education, teachingComment

5 Healthy Breakfast Ideas for Teachers on the Go

The Designer TeacherOctober 14, 2017cooking, education, guest post, recipes, self care, teaching, wellness Comment

3 Subscription Services Reviewed By A Teacher

The Designer TeacherOctober 4, 2017blue apron, cooking, daily harvest, eating, healthy, self care, stitch fix, style, subscription, teacher style, teacher, wellness Comment

5 Ways to Cultivate Gratitude in the Classroom This Thanksgiving

The Designer TeacherSeptember 29, 2017classroom, education, gratitude, holidays, social emotional learning, teacher, thankfulness, thanksgiving, teaching Comments

5 Self Care Quotes for Teachers

The Designer TeacherSeptember 21, 2017education, quotes, self care, teaching, wellnessComment

My Favorite Fall Resources

Get your elementary or special education classroom ready for fall with centers, decor, bulletin boards, and more-- plus a freebie!

The Designer TeacherSeptember 16, 2017centers, classroom, elementary, fall, resources, special education, teachingComment

11 Adorable Halloween Costumes for Teachers

Find your perfect Halloween costume to wear to school with this list of the 11 cutest costumes!

The Designer TeacherSeptember 15, 2017costume ideas, costumes, fall, halloween, pumpkins, round up, teacher, teachingComment

Teaching the Six Syllable Types

Learn how to teach your students the six syllable types: closed, silent e, r-controlled, vowel team, consonant + le, and open with this detailed post. Includes free mini anchor chart!

The Designer TeacherSeptember 6, 2017phonics, special education, syllables, teaching Comments

5 Baby Steps for White Teachers Waking Up to Injustice

If you're a white teacher walking up to injustice, here are a few baby steps to get you started.

The Designer TeacherAugust 28, 2017black lives matter, education, social justice, teachers, teachingComment

Setting up Centers in a Resource Classroom

Get ready to learn all the ins and outs of running centers in a resource classroom! It took me four years of teaching to get this system honed, and I'm really excited to share it with you.