Hey teacher friends!

So, before I dive into these 5 winter goodies, let me just tell you that saying that it’s been a “really long time” since I’ve written a blog post would be the understatement of the CENTURY. It’s literally been forever. I’ve been teaching, buying a house, being pregnant, changing grade levels, having a baby, and transitioning to being a “work-at-home mama”. Sooooo, it’s been crazy to say the least, but I’m back and so excited and ready to share these new winter finds with you!

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Okay, so, getting down to business. 5 happy little things for you and your classroom this winter season.

1. David Rio’s Tiger Spice Chai Mix

Holy goodness sake, y’all…this stuff will change your mind about chai if you don’t already love it. And if you DO already love it, you’ll be so happy you found this new level of chai goodness. Cold weather just always makes me crave hot chai tea. They serve this at a little coffee shop here in town and I would drive across the entire city to get it…until I found out what kind it is and that I could buy it on AMAZON. It’s a powder that easily dissolves into your favorite milk (I love Fairlife or almond milk personally) or water. I make it in a small pan on the stove, you could definitely steam your milk and then add it to the powder or whatever you normally do for your milk in the morning. It’s even good in coffee, for some caffeinated chai yums! Anyway, try it and let me know your thoughts.

2. Aerie Play High Waisted Pocket Legging

These LEGGINGS. They’re super comfortable and cozy for those cold winter weekends at home grading, lesson planning, or enjoying some well-deserved down time. After having a baby last year, these are still the perfect comfort pant and I more or less LIVE in them. Currently buying them in all 5 colors.

3. Winter-Themed Learning Resources

At this point in the year, my students were always getting a little bit grouchy about working on most assignments, so I’d bust out a few of these resources to keep them engaged and practicing their academic skills as much as possible, while having a little winter fun too!

Winter Worksheets: These worksheets make the PERFECT assignments to leave for a substitute, to use as homework, to pop into a math or literacy center, or use to review during small groups! Click HERE to see them.

Winter Centers: These winter-themed math and literacy centers are simple, fun resources to practice essential skills in math and literacy. These resources are high engagement and one-time prep. Click HERE to see all the centers included.

Holiday See and Write Freebie: I assign these writing assignments as a center activity, give them as an “early finisher” option, or leave this as a choice for free writing time. This keeps things fresh and fun when you’re at the end of the quarter! Click HERE to get your copy for free.

Write the Room Winter Freebie: This free write the room activity is perfect for little learners this winter! It’s full of great winter vocabulary and a couple of ways to practice letter formation through writing words. Click HERE to grab your free copy!

4. Treehouse Knit Socks

My toes are constantly cold in the winter and these socks are basically a hug for your feet. I wear them around the house and in my over-sized boots, like rain boots. They’re super thick and soft, and come in a whole bunch of different colors and patterns. If your feet need some love like mine do, you probably need some of these cozies.

5. THESE No Prep Sub Plan Ideas

Your students, your kids, your family, your friends….everyone seems to be coughing, sneezing, and wiping their noses. Hooray for the change in weather! Haha.

So, with all those germs being passed around, it’s just smart to have some easily preppable sub plans on hand JUST in case. These ones from Kaitlyn at The Stay-At-Home Teacher are super engaging, easy to prepare, and super affordable. And these winter worksheets make some super simple sub plans too. Just print, copy and leave these editable labels on top and you’re SET.

So, if you feel that ache comin’ on, snag these, print them out, and stay in bed this morning. Winter break is just around the corner!

There you have it: my top 5 favorite things for winter time! I hope you found some goodies in here that you can use in your classroom to help life be more snuggly. Sending you warm, happy, healthy wishes this chilly season!

Happy teaching! Xoxo!