Fresh Ideas for Creative Teaching
CTP has now gone digital! Introducing our first app, "Where Do Monsters Live?" You can download the app from the itunes store for FREE! Make sure you do this quickly, since its only for a limited time! Reviews are definitely welcomed. We would love to know what you … [Continue reading...]
Celebrating the new year is a great time to introduce anything that involves time and clocks! Creative Teaching Press created a handy 10 inch clock with movable hands. You can purchase a pack of 12 for a small price. These are great for center activities or for students to work with partners. I used one clock for my activity and used a metal … [Continue reading...]
Teaching children different holiday traditions is a common practice in December. How about making a flag to celebrate Kwanzaa? I had my daughter color the flag in traditional Kwanzaa colors first. You can also paint the stripes OR cut out strips of green, black, and red construction paper to create a flag. Next, I painted a paint stir stick … [Continue reading...]
Making a tree for Christmas or for a winter bulletin board has never been easier! I used a pack of Lots of Dots border in green to create the cutest trees! This particular border has a scallop design that makes it perfect to create a pine tree. Just cut border in varying lengths and layer! That's it! Decorate your trees any way you would … [Continue reading...]
About two months ago, I was contacted by the organization called Teen With A Dream. Teen With A Dream was founded by Spencer Harrison when he was only 14 years old to help better the lives of kids with cancer. (Spencer is now in his 20's and is cancer free! He is going to college and has committed his life to helping children that have been … [Continue reading...]
Do you change your decor to celebrate the holidays and the seasons? Well, Creative Teaching Press is making it very easy for one lucky winner to create a fun and festive Winter Wonderland in their own classroom! Introducing the Ultimate Winter Wonderland Giveaway! Look at what YOU could win! 1109 Holiday Dots Wavy … [Continue reading...]
Looking for a fun way to celebrate Hanukkah in your classroom or at home? How about a Hanukkah Countdown Calendar! Attach small envelopes to your bulletin board and tuck a small surprise into each one. Let your kids open an envelope each day during Hanukkah. Materials needed: Falling Snow Border #1737 Blue bulletin board paper small … [Continue reading...]
I've had a ton of people inquire about this cute awning! An awning is a great way to add impact to boring bulletin boards. Want to know the secret? It's SO easy! Just use a presentation board. You can find them at any office supply store. With some bulletin boards, you can slide the presentation board behind the bulletin board and leave … [Continue reading...]
Have you heard about CTP's latest contest? It's called "PIN IT TO WIN IT!" Here is your chance to win $50 of free Creative Teaching Press product! If you've used any Creative Teaching Press products in your classroom (and I know a zillion of you have), you could win! This is how it works... I'm looking forward to seeing all of your … [Continue reading...]
Thanksgiving is almost here, so here come turkey crafts galore! As a teacher and a mom, I am all about easy crafts for kids. One of my favorite things to do with children is create some kind of cute headband to celebrate the upcoming holiday! Kids love headbands and its a great way to show off their work to others! You can do this in your … [Continue reading...]
The month of May brings lots and lots of flowers! This is the perfect … [Read More...]
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