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Mrs. Munch's Munchkins

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

June 14, 2022

10 Helpful Amazon Finds for the Classroom

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I may be a bit Amazon obsessed….ok more than a bit. Let’s just say those drivers have no problem finding our house….because they come here often! Today I’m sharing 10 of my most favorite and helpful Amazon Finds. I hope some of them turn out to be your favorites, too!

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April 22, 2022

Effortless Ideas for End the Year with a Bang

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Summer is on its way, and everyone in the classroom can feel it. Help those last days fly by with this fun countdown to end the school year! It’s time to end the year with a bang!

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April 3, 2022

Classroom Management that ACTUALLY Works!

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You’ve been asking, so here it is! One of my most commonly asked questions on Instagram is about my classroom management system. In today’s post you’ll learn my system for Classroom Management that ACTUALLY works. Promise…or I wouldn’t still be doing it 8 years later!

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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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Effortless Ideas for End the Year with a Bang

Summer is on its way, and everyone in the classroom can feel it. Help those last days fly by with this fun countdown to end the school year! It’s time to end the year with a bang!

How to Start Slides in the Classroom

Ever feel like your day in the classroom is a bit, scrambled? It happens to us all. The best laid plans just don’t always play out as we hoped. However, there is a way to avoid this. Using Daily Slides with your class can dramatically improve the flow of your day, amongst bettering other areas […]

End of Year Awards for Elementary Students

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 […]

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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Christmas Party Stations the class will love!! 🎄❤️ Christmas Party Stations the class will love!! 🎄❤️ Comment PARTY for the links! 

Need a Winter version of this resource?! I have that, too! 🙌🏼🩵❄️Comment “party” and I’ll include the Winter version in your links.

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MATH SNOWBALL FIGHT! ❄️ This will be a huge hit wi MATH SNOWBALL FIGHT! ❄️ This will be a huge hit with your students! 👏🏽 

It’s the perfect way to get them up and moving while reviewing academic skills! 🤩 I love using this in the days before Winter Break + all during the Winter Season. ❄️ It’s an ideal brain break or Fun Friday activity as well! 

Comment the word “SNOWBALL” to be sent the resource link!

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CHRISTMAS PARTY STATIONS🎄🥰 These will be a hit wit CHRISTMAS PARTY STATIONS🎄🥰 These will be a hit with your students! 

I’m all about having a fun & memorable class party…but I need “controlled chaos” over just pure “chaos.” 😅 These stations are how I achieved that at our Class Christmas Party year after year! 

I typically split my students intro three groups and picked three stations (usually Bingo, Snacks or Cookie Decorating, & Snowball Toss.) I used Pin the Nose on Rudolph as an “Early Finisher” station.

I’ve added more station options & early finisher pages to help make your party go as smooth as possible. 🥰

Comment PARTY below and I’ll send you the link! 🔗 Note: you have to be following me before you comment or your message will appear blank in your inbox! 

P.S. Need a more generic “Winter” Party version?! I got you! 🙌🏼🩵❄️Comment “party” and I’ll include the Winter version in your links!

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The cutest Christmas Bulletin Board! 🎄❤️ Comment “ The cutest Christmas Bulletin Board! 🎄❤️ Comment “cookie” if you’d like the link! 🔗

This board makes the perfect seasonal display for your hallway or door. Create it with students and allow them to color in their own gingerbread to add even more personality!

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