Back to School with Oriental Trading!

Back to School with Oriental Trading! I was fortunate enough to be given some very special gifts from Oriental Trading for Back to School. I want to share them with you because they are perfect for BTS and the rest of the school year. Meet the Teacher is one of those nights that I LOVE and sort of HATE at the same time…the crowds, the nervous laughter, etc. But you don’t have to be uneasy with these adorable Meet the Teacher or first day of school gifts from Oriental Trading. Who doesn’t love a pair of funny glasses? AND I don’t have to buy different things for boys and girls! Check the glasses out HERE. You can find the gift tags on Teachers Pay Teachers HERE.

I LOVE, LOVE these folders I got, too, that are perfect for Take Home Folders. I think my kids (and parents) will love them. You can see them HERE.

Alphabet Games

At the beginning of the year in the primary grades, it is ALL about letters and sounds! I take the first few weeks to go over routines and build our community. After that, we add our guided reading and stations into our day. I used to think Oriental Trading was just for party supplies, but they have TONS of teaching materials and learning games! These are my favorites:

Popsicle Pop Game: HERE Short Vowel Puppets: HERE

Another thing I have a soft spot for puppets (perfect for story retell and play). These are too cute! Find them on OTC HERE and HERE.

One last thing, I love clipboards. I have old wooden clipboards that I painted and use all the time, but these are RAINBOW! You know I love rainbow! See more about the clipboards HERE (and OTC has a rack for storage, too!!) #OTCTeachers #OrientalTrading #Backtoschoolwithotc #ad