CLASSROOM - Mrs. Jones Creation Station https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/classroom/ Inspiring learning…one creation at a time Tue, 16 Jun 2026 03:14:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/cropped-RED-5-32x32.png CLASSROOM - Mrs. Jones Creation Station https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/classroom/ 32 32 What I Would Prepare First for Back to School https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/what-i-would-prepare-first-for-back-to-school/ https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/what-i-would-prepare-first-for-back-to-school/#respond Tue, 16 Jun 2026 03:14:01 +0000 https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/?p=88282 Every year, I see back-to-school checklists with dozens of tasks that teachers are expected to complete before the first day of school. The problem? Most of us do not have unlimited time. Whether you are a brand-new teacher, a veteran educator, or a homeschool parent preparing for a new year, it helps to know what […]

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]]> https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/what-i-would-prepare-first-for-back-to-school/feed/ 0 FAMILY FOLDER FOR MEET THE TEACHER https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/family-folder-for-meet-the-teacher/ https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/family-folder-for-meet-the-teacher/#respond Wed, 30 Jul 2025 22:48:31 +0000 https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/?p=51861 Meet the Teacher night moves fast. You’re trying to greet families, collect forms, answer questions, and smile through it all… and somehow keep track of everything. That’s why I started using a simple tool that’s become one of my favorite parts of the night. My family folder for Meet the Teacher night is my yearly […]

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]]> https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/family-folder-for-meet-the-teacher/feed/ 0 HOW TO SET UP FOR MEET THE TEACHER https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/how-to-set-up-for-meet-the-teacher/ https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/how-to-set-up-for-meet-the-teacher/#respond Tue, 29 Jul 2025 14:42:21 +0000 https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/?p=51609 Let’s be honest. Meet the Teacher night can feel like a lot. You’re supposed to look polished, have every detail prepped, and somehow greet 20+ families with a smile… all while your brain is juggling a thousand things. If you’ve ever googled how to set up for Meet the Teacher in a moment of panic, […]

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]]> https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/how-to-set-up-for-meet-the-teacher/feed/ 0 VISUAL DIRECTION CARDS FREEBIE https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/visual-direction-cards-freebie/ https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/visual-direction-cards-freebie/#respond Fri, 25 Jul 2025 20:57:28 +0000 https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/?p=50854 Do you ever start small‑group reading and hear, “What do I do?”… again? It happened to me way too many times. I needed something kids could check without stopping instruction. So I made visual direction cards that show each step. My class learned to look up, read the card, and keep working. The result? More […]

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]]> https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/visual-direction-cards-freebie/feed/ 0 SCHOOL SUPPLIES: HOW TO USE CRAYONS https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/school-supplies-crayons/ https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/school-supplies-crayons/#comments Mon, 21 Jul 2025 10:15:00 +0000 https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/?p=3978 When parents drop off school supplies on Meet the Teacher night, crayons are tucked away nicely in student desks.  Or, they are placed in colorful tubs on the tables to share as community supplies. However, do learners know how to use them correctly? Teaching Procedures Teachers spend the first few weeks of school teaching nothing but […]

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]]> https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/school-supplies-crayons/feed/ 3 SCHOOL SUPPLIES: HOW WE USE OUR GLUE BOTTLES https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/school-supplies-glue/ https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/school-supplies-glue/#comments Mon, 21 Jul 2025 10:15:00 +0000 https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/?p=3980 Spending the first week of school teaching classroom expectations and procedures is essential for a successful year.  Glue is a tricky school supply for many little learners and there definitely needs to be instruction dedicated to teaching learners how to use this tool. Glue Bottles When learners are not taught how to use their glue […]

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]]> https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/school-supplies-glue/feed/ 23 SCHOOL SUPPLIES: HOW TO CUT WITH SCISSORS https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/school-supplies-scissors/ https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/school-supplies-scissors/#comments Mon, 21 Jul 2025 10:15:00 +0000 https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/?p=3981 Handing little learners a pair of scissors for the first time in a classroom can make teachers a little uneasy.  Spend time focusing on how to cut with scissors, as well as, seeing what tool learners are ready to use is important. What Scissors to Use? There are many levels of development a child needs […]

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]]> https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/school-supplies-scissors/feed/ 7 FREE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL SIGN https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/free-first-day-of-school-sign/ Mon, 21 Jul 2025 08:55:00 +0000 https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/back-to-school-freebie-2/ The first day of school is a time that you want to remember.  There is probably nothing more cliche than those first day of school pictures.  In these Pinterest days it doesn’t count without a cute first day of school sign to go with it. Editable Sign There are a ton of options for free […]

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]]> SUMMER INCENTIVE CHARTS https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/summer-incentive-charts/ https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/summer-incentive-charts/#respond Mon, 02 Jun 2025 10:30:00 +0000 https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/summer-incentive-charts/ Summer brings sunshine, laughter, and a whole lot of unstructured time—which can be both a blessing and a challenge! Whether you’re managing your own kids at home or setting up a summer learning program, having a little structure with incentive charts can make a big difference. One easy and effective way to build routines and […]

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]]> https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/summer-incentive-charts/feed/ 0 LEPRECHAUN DIGITAL ACTIVITIES FOR LITTLE LEARNERS https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/leprechaun-digital-activities-for-little-learners/ https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/leprechaun-digital-activities-for-little-learners/#respond Thu, 13 Feb 2025 19:30:00 +0000 https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/?p=17095 I think St. Patrick’s Day activities get pushed to side way too much! March is a crazy time of the year. Spring Break, assessments, and the beginning of end of the year busyness. But you’re missing a great theme unit if you haven’t done it in the past. I like to focus on science activities […]

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