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If I Knew Then: A Letter to Me on My First Day of Teaching

May 10, 2014 by Crafty Teacher Lady +

Dear Kelly-Anne, Buckle up, kid! It's going to be a bumpy ride! Your students will test you to see what you're made of. It will feel awkward and even scary at first because you don't know them and they don't know you. But, with time, you'll learn each others personalities and you can start to enjoy your time with them.  Don't be afraid to be strict.  Set the ground rules early and

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Filed Under: school, Teacher Life, Uncategorized

What I Wore Wednesday: Field Trip Edition

May 7, 2014 by Crafty Teacher Lady +

I recently went on a field trip with some students to the Portland Museum of Art. The goal with dressing for any field trip is to be comfortable and practical yet still a bit stylish. Even though it is May, the day of our trip was drizzly and cold so comfy boots paired with a raincoat were in order! By the time I got home from the trip, the sun had come out, just in time to enjoy the rest of the

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Filed Under: style, Uncategorized, What I Wore Wednesday

10 Inexpensive Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas

May 2, 2014 by Crafty Teacher Lady +

Teacher Appreciation Week 2014 starts Monday, May 5th! As a high school teacher I can say that this week is usually pretty lackluster. I'm shocked if anyone at school, particularly my students, even knows this week is happening! Since most high school kids have multiple teachers, purchasing several gifts could really add up! Below are 10 inexpensive (and unisex) ways to show the high school

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Filed Under: gifts, Motherhood & Family Life, school, Teacher Life, Uncategorized

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Hello! I’m Kelly-Anne!

I’m an avid DIY and home decor enthusiast, wife and new mom, teacher of 15 years, and a Mainer now living on a farm in Virginia. Here you’ll find creative endeavors of all sorts!

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Doing my damndest to raise my daughter in a world Doing my damndest to raise my daughter in a world where everyone can live as their most authentic, unique, truest selves and will be accepted and loved for exactly who they are! Happy Pride Month! ❤️ 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜
Still can’t believe this is our backyard…I was get Still can’t believe this is our backyard…I was getting ready for bed and I looked out my window and saw both a deer and a bunny and pretty much felt just like Snow White! I can’t get enough of these cute visitors (and also know I won’t be spending a ton on landscaping since most plants won’t stand a chance)! 🤣
Spring is the time to shine for the two cherry tre Spring is the time to shine for the two cherry trees in our backyard…watching them bloom has been nothing short of magical. And the scent of the blossoms!! Absolutely divine! 

Buying an older home vs building new can have its perks- one being an established yard (which I just fell in love with). We’ve got neighbors all around, however, the backyard feels pretty private thanks to landscaping done years ago by the previous owners!
Facebook Marketplace for the win! I’m so in love w Facebook Marketplace for the win! I’m so in love with my recent find…the curves are just so darling! I often see many great finds on Marketplace but because I don’t have a truck or trailer, I have to miss out on a lot. I knew this desk would fit in the back of my SUV so I jumped at the chance to grab it. What’s your favorite secondhand find?
There’s nothing more meaningful than a “Thank you” There’s nothing more meaningful than a “Thank you” from a student. 💛

Now through May 8, students can send a FREE digital thank-you note to their favorite K–12 public school teacher at www.ThankaTeacherVA.com. Those notes will be delivered during Teacher Appreciation Week in May, and trust me, they truly make our day!

Teachers who receive notes could win fun prizes from the Virginia Lottery and its partners, including four statewide top prizes: $2,500 for the teacher and $2,500 in supplies for their school from The Supply Room! 🙌

Parents and teachers — head to ThankATeacherVA.com and help your child or students send a digital note today. It’s quick, easy, and can be done right from home.

This is another amazing way the Virginia Lottery supports public school education. Let’s show our teachers some love! 🍎✨

#ThankaTeacherVA #VALottery #TeacherAppreciationWeek #SupportPublicEducation #VALPartner
As a teacher, receiving a thank-you note from a st As a teacher, receiving a thank-you note from a student truly means the world.

Now through May 8, students can send a FREE digital thank-you note to their favorite K–12 public school teacher at www.ThankaTeacherVA.com, and those notes will be delivered during Teacher Appreciation Week in May! It’s quick, it’s easy, and it can be done right from home!

Teachers who receive notes could win fun prizes from the Virginia Lottery and its partners! Four top prizes will be awarded across the state: $2,500 for the teacher and $2,500 in supplies for their school from The Supply Room. 🙌

This is another amazing way the Virginia Lottery supports public school education. Let’s flood teachers with appreciation this year! 💙

#ThankaTeacherVA #VALottery #TeacherAppreciationWeek #SupportPublicEducation #VALPartner

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