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  • The Perfect Journal is Now Available!

    The Perfect Journal is Now Available!

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    My Everything Journal is now available on Amazon! This not only includes 72 pages of journaling pages, but look what else it has! It includes:12 Monthly non year specific calendar pages2 Habit tracker pages (track 8 different habits)10 List pages26 Weekly meal planner pages26 Weekly gratitude pages12 Brain dump for clarity pages72 Five minute journaling…

  • Stress Free Adult Coloring Book

    Stress Free Adult Coloring Book

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    I created this adult coloring book to cater to what ever mood you are in! Sometimes you might want to only color a simple picture, because you don’t want to think a whole lot… And sometimes, you want to take your time, and maybe use a coloring page as a project. Coming back to it…

  • 🧘‍♀️ 10 Ways Teachers Can Relax at Home (Plus Amazon Finds!)

    🧘‍♀️ 10 Ways Teachers Can Relax at Home (Plus Amazon Finds!)

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    Teaching is rewarding — but it’s also hard work. After a long day of lesson planning, classroom management, grading, and meetings, teachers deserve space to unwind, recharge, and just breathe. Here are 10 relaxing ideas with product links. Affiliate Disclosure:This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This means…

  • Easiest Gift Box that She Will Love!

    Easiest Gift Box that She Will Love!

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    Disclosure: If you buy something through the links provided on the Eleven Dragonflies website, we may earn an affiliate commission. This is at no cost to you. We only recommend products we genuinely love. I love making a cute gift basket, but this snacklebox gift idea is even better! Take the thinking out of finding…

  • 10 Thanksgiving Activities That Keep Students Engaged Before Break

    10 Thanksgiving Activities That Keep Students Engaged Before Break

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    Let’s be honest—November in the classroom can feel like a marathon. Between report cards, parent conferences, and the excitement of Thanksgiving break, it’s easy for students (and teachers!) to lose focus. The good news? With the right mix of meaningful and fun Thanksgiving activities, you can keep your students learning, engaged, and calm before the…

  • 10 Classroom Organization Game Changers!

    10 Classroom Organization Game Changers!

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    Back to school means it’s a perfect time for organizing those classrooms! Here are 10 must have items to get your classroom ready and organized for the best year yet! Affiliate Disclosure:This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This means I may earn a small commission at no…

  • Should I Get a Classroom Pet? Here are the Benefits &  Best Choices for School

    Should I Get a Classroom Pet? Here are the Benefits & Best Choices for School

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    Having a classroom pet can come with such amazing benefits. They can provide students with more than just companionship; they teach responsibility, empathy, and improve social and emotional skills. Having an animal companion can help create a nurturing environment where students learn important life lessons such as caring for living beings and developing patience. These…

  • Back to School Gift Ideas to Start the School Year Stress Free & Organized

    Back to School Gift Ideas to Start the School Year Stress Free & Organized

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    Starting the school year can be exciting but also stressful for teachers and students. Feeling prepared is the best way to help eliminate some of that stress. We also want our new students to feel welcome and excited for the upcoming school year. A small gesture, like a welcome gift is the perfect way to…

  • Why is Summer Break so Important for Teachers?

    Why is Summer Break so Important for Teachers?

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    “Must be nice to have summers off”…. Has anyone ever said this to you? If you are anything like me, you smile, politely chuckle and say “sure…” Summer break isn’t just a pause from lesson plans and grading; it’s a crucial time for us to rest and recharge. After months of juggling students, classrooms, meetings,…

  • Home is our first classroom

    Home is our first classroom

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    Every child’s journey begins at home, where the values of education and learning take root. As parents, we are our child’s first teacher. Home serves as our first classroom, shaping our understanding of relationships, responsibility, and curiosity. Within those familiar walls, we experience our first lessons in communicating, sharing, and problem-solving. The seeds we plant…