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❄️ If your upper elementary crew needs something f

❄️ If your upper elementary crew needs something fresh this month, these winter activities are the perfect mix of fun and focus. ❄️

From creative writing to hands on math and simple science, you’ll find easy ways to keep your class engaged without adding more to your plate.

Comment WINTER and I'll send you a clickable link.

🔗 https://www.teachinginbluejeans.com/5-winter-activities-upper-elementary-classroom/

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🎉💙 Happy New Year, teacher friend! Here’s to fres

🎉💙 Happy New Year, teacher friend!

Here’s to fresh pages, new routines, and small wins that add up in big ways.

Whether you’re jumping back in with a plan or easing into January one day at a time, you’re exactly where you need to be.

I’m so glad you’re here, and I can’t wait to support you this year with ideas, resources, and reminders that you’re doing an incredible job.

🥂 Cheers to a great year ahead ❄️✨

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🎉 New year, new deals! I pulled together 26 of my

🎉 New year, new deals!

I pulled together 26 of my favorite classroom resources to help you kick off 2026 with less stress and more time for what matters.
And. . . for a limited time, they’re all just $1 each!

Whether you're easing back into routines or planning for January, there’s something here to make your teacher life a little easier. 💙

✨ 26 resources
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My Free Gingerbread Fine Motor Pack is ready to ma

My Free Gingerbread Fine Motor Pack is ready to make your December and January a whole lot sweeter!

🍪 Six hands on centers
🍪 two adorable crafts, and
🍪 plenty of chances for little hands to build strength while having fun.

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🎄 If you want holiday activities that feel joyful

🎄 If you want holiday activities that feel joyful and still pack an academic punch, this one is for you.

These ideas are classroom tested, easy to set up, and perfect for keeping students focused when excitement is running high.

Keep them engaged and learning right up to winter break!
👉 Comment DECEMBER and I’ll send you the link.

🔗 https://www.teachinginbluejeans.com/holiday-fun-and-learning/

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🎄 If your students light up for anything gingerbre

🎄 If your students light up for anything gingerbread, they’re going to love this one!

My Free Gingerbread Fine Motor Pack has cutting, tracing, building, and crafting activities that work for morning tubs, centers, or that post break slump. Add them to your December and January lesson plans for some engaged learning!

Comment GINGERBREAD and I’ll send it to you!

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❄️ Winter lessons don’t have to feel like a countd

❄️ Winter lessons don’t have to feel like a countdown to break.

These five upper elementary activities add just enough seasonal fun to keep students interested while still giving you solid academic practice.

Swipe through for ideas you can use all month long.

Comment WINTER and I’ll send you a clickable link.

🔗 https://www.teachinginbluejeans.com/5-winter-activities-upper-elementary-classroom/

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Elf Yourself - the holiday activity you didn't kno

Elf Yourself - the holiday activity you didn't know you needed.

Great for holiday writing and sharing holiday spirit.

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