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March 2, 2022

Advice for Parent Teacher Conferences

Advice for Parent Teacher Conferences

Conferences + Teachers = Anxiety. True for you?! While preparing and hosting Parent Teacher Conferences can be very stressful, there are a few things you can do to add ease to this time and help them run smoothly. Read for my tips below!

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September 26, 2026

How to Create a SPECTACULAR Classroom Balloon Parade!

Teacher holding a handmade Santa balloon created for a classroom parade.

Ready for one of the most memorable weeks of the school year?! This is one of my favorite November activities, and because of that, I am walking you through exactly how to bring the magic of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade into your own classroom. From learning about the parade to balloon design, building floats, and hosting a parade of your own; this unit is one you’ll look forward to every year!

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Filed in: Holidays, Student Engagement | 9 Comments

September 22, 2026

Planning for a Substitute? This Proven Tool makes it EASY

A teacher holding up a Sub Binder with information a Substitute would use if the teacher were absent.

It’s easier just to be there than have a substitute, right? But what about when you NEED a sub? Below I’m sharing how a little preparation and an organized Sub Binder can make absences easier for you, your students, and your substitute!

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May 16, 2024

End of Year Awards for Elementary Students

An elementary classroom with an Awards Ceremony Set Up. A red carpet leads to the stage and awards slide on the screen.

Hands down, my favorite Last Day of School tradition is our End of Year Awards Ceremony. I lay out the red (butcher paper) carpet, turn on the disco lights, cue the Hollywood Award Show music, and grab my microphone for announcing each student’s name. It’s a massive hit. And it just feels right as a way to end and celebrate our year together. Below I’ll tell you more about this precious tradition so you can bring it to life in your own classroom!

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Hi teacher friend! My name is Melody Munch. I taught 2nd grade for 8 years and am currently serving teachers through full time resource creation. Here you'll find ideas to help you create classroom memories and teach with ease. Enjoy looking around, I’m so happy you're here!

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Advice for Parent Teacher Conferences

Conferences + Teachers = Anxiety. True for you?! While preparing and hosting Parent Teacher Conferences can be very stressful, there are a few things you can do to add ease to this time and help them run smoothly. Read for my tips below!

How to Create a SPECTACULAR Classroom Balloon Parade!

Ready for one of the most memorable weeks of the school year?! This is one of my favorite November activities, and because of that, I am walking you through exactly how to bring the magic of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade into your own classroom. From learning about the parade to balloon design, building floats, […]

Planning for a Substitute? This Proven Tool makes it EASY

It’s easier just to be there than have a substitute, right? But what about when you NEED a sub? Below I’m sharing how a little preparation and an organized Sub Binder can make absences easier for you, your students, and your substitute!

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