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Mrs. Munch's Munchkins

A blog to give teachers ideas and tools that make teaching easier

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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March 6, 2023

Make a Memorable Café Classroom Transformation Day!

Ready for the most memorable day of the year?! Transform your classroom into a café for the day with the Learning Café resource and watch your student excitement and engagement abound! Below I’m telling you all the details and resources I use to make this day a success.

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August 18, 2022

How to Celebrate Birthdays in the Classroom

A little girl and her dog in party hats. How to Celebrate Birthdays in the Classroom.

My birthday is on December 30th. Thus, I was that kid who never got to celebrate birthdays in the classroom. All my Summer and Winter Break birthday friends know the pain. For me, even my half birthday was out of the question because it occurs during the Summer.

Therefore, as a teacher, I’ve always been passionate about making sure EVERY birthday is celebrated in the classroom. I want every student to get the chance to feel special and recognized! Below I’ll explain exactly what I do to accomplish this.

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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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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, […]

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