Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Alphabet Posters with ASL Hand Signs — Now with an EDITABLE BACKGROUND!

Every summer, as teachers begin prepping their classrooms for the new school year, I receive tons of requests for my Alphabet Posters with ASL Hand Signs in different designs to match all kinds of classroom themes and dΓ©cor.  Over the years, I’ve happily created custom versions for many of you — and now I’ve made it even easier!

πŸŽ‰ You can now change the background of these posters yourself!

 Alphabet Posters with ASL Hand Signs

This new updated version allows you to insert any background image using PowerPoint, so you can fully customize your alphabet posters to match your classroom aesthetic.  Even better?  If you change your classroom theme in the future, you can simply swap out the background image and reuse the same poster download year after year!

Why These Posters Stand Out

These aren’t your average alphabet posters.  In addition to visuals and keyword pictures, each letter features the American Sign Language (ASL) hand sign for that letter — This makes the posters a powerful tool for:

  • Multisensory learning
  • English Language Learners (ELLs)
  • Students with hearing impairments
  • Students with diverse learning styles

Each letter poster comes in four different skin tone options to reflect classroom diversity.  Pick and choose which hands you want to include in your poster set.

Alphabet Posters with American Sign Language

Plus, a printable ASL reference handout is included, so students can easily review all 26 hand signs at a glance!

ASL Hand Sign Handout

Letter-Sound Support with Keyword Pictures

Each poster includes a labeled keyword picture to support letter recognition and letter sound support.  Here are the keywords I've included:

  • A – apple
  • B – bat
  • C – cup
  • D – dog
  • E – elephant
  • F – fish
  • G – goat
  • H – house
  • I – igloo
  • J – jam
  • K – kite
  • L – leaf
  • M – mittens
  • N – nest
  • O – octopus
  • P – pig
  • Q – queen
  • R – rabbit
  • S – sock
  • T – table
  • U – umbrella
  • V – violin
  • W – wagon
  • X – x-ray
  • Y – yarn
  • Z – zipper

Need a different keyword to match your curriculum?  I’ve added custom keywords for teachers in the past, so don’t hesitate to message me with your request!

Bonus Feature: Vowel Posters with Red Text

To help students easily identify vowels, I’ve also included an optional version of the vowel posters with red lettering.  This subtle color cue helps distinguish vowels from consonants at a glance.

Alphabet Posters

Fonts Available

These editable posters are available in three font styles to match your classroom handwriting instruction:

  • Manuscript

    Editable Manuscript Alphabet Poster
  • D’Nealian

    Editable D'Nealian Alphabet Poster
  • Cursive
    Editable Cursive Alphabet Poster
How to Change the Background in PowerPoint
Here's how to change the background to match your classroom theme:
  1. Open the PowerPoint file.
  2. In the left-hand slide panel, right-click on any letter slide.

    Editable Alphabet Posters

  3. Select “Format Background…”

    Editable Alphabet Posters
  4. In the panel on the right, choose “Picture or texture fill.”

    Editable Alphabet Posters

  5. Under Picture Source, click “Insert…” and select “From a File.”

    *You can use images from your files, the web, digital papers/backgrounds from Teachers Pay Teachers, etc.

    Editable Alphabet Posters

  6. Browse your computer to select the image you’d like to use as your new background.

    Editable Alphabet Posters

  7. Click “Apply to All” — and you're done!

    Editable Alphabet Posters
Hopefully these new editable alphabet posters will help make classroom decorating easier and so much more fun!

Grab the Links HERE!

Editable Manuscript Alphabet Posters

Editable D'Nealian Alphabet Posters

Editable Cursive Alphabet Posters

Looking for these posters with a pre-made background?
Click HERE to check out all my background options!

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Sip, Sip, Hooray! The Perfect DIY Teacher Appreciation Gift

Teacher Appreciation Week is just around the corner, and this year, I wanted to give my children's teachers something both fun and useful.  After some thought, I decided on colorful Stanley cups—a practical gift they can enjoy every day!  

Tumbler Tag

To make it extra special, I designed these adorable gift tags to attach to the tumblers.  

Tumbler Tag

They add just the right personal touch, making this a simple yet heartfelt appreciation or end-of-year gift.

Stanley Cup Straw Covers

I also added these colorful straw covers I found on Amazon to each of the tumblers.

Gift Tags

I created two versions of the tags:

πŸ“Œ Version 1: "Sip, Sip, Hooray! Thank you for all you do every day!"

Tumbler Tag for Teacher Appreciation Gift

πŸ“Œ Version 2: "Sip, Sip, Hooray! You are appreciated every day! Thank you for all you do!"

Tumbler Tag for Teacher Appreciation Gift

Both versions come in three sizes—small, medium, and large—so you can find the perfect fit for any tumbler.

Tumbler Tags for Teacher Appreciation Gift

Stanley Cup Tags for Teacher Appreciation Gift

How to Assemble Your Gift

Putting this gift together was a breeze!  Here’s how:

1.  Print the tags on cardstock for durability.
2.  Cut them out and sign your name.
3.  Punch a hole at the top of the tag.
4.  Thread a ribbon through the hole and tie it around the tumbler.

Stanley Cup Teacher Gift Idea

And just like that, you have a thoughtful, stylish gift that any teacher will love!

DIY Notebook Paper Gift Bags

To take this gift to the next level, I made these adorable notebook paper-inspired gift bags!  

DIY Notebook Paper Gift Bag for Teacher Gift

They were super easy to create and made the gift even more special.

What You’ll Need:

✔️ Large 10 x 13 x 4.5-inch white paper gift bags (similar to these HERE)
✔️ A red marker
✔️ A light blue marker
✔️ A ruler
✔️ A black marker

Teacher Gift Ideas

How to Make the Notebook Paper Design:

1.  Draw a vertical red line down the left side of the bag.
2.  Use a light blue marker and a ruler to create evenly spaced horizontal lines from bottom to top.
3.  Add three small black circles on the left side of the red line to mimic a classic notebook page.

To complete the look, I attached a cute apple-themed teacher appreciation tag to the bag and tied on a ribbon for an extra special touch.

Teacher Appreciation Tags

These tags are also available in three different sizes.

Teacher Appreciation Gift Tags

A Gift That Will Make Their Day!


DIY Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas

This quick and easy DIY is the perfect way to show your appreciation for teachers and brighten their day with a thoughtful surprise.  

Tumbler Teacher Appreciation Gift Idea

Whether for Teacher Appreciation Week or an end-of-year gift, this combination of a practical tumbler, a heartfelt tag, and a creative gift bag is sure to bring a smile to their face!

Grab these tags from my TpT store or my Etsy shop

Happy gifting!

Monday, February 24, 2025

I Love You to Pieces Craft | A Great Mother's Day Student-Made Gift Idea

Looking for a meaningful, easy-to-prep craft that your students can gift to someone special?  This "I Love You to Pieces" writing prompt and craft is the perfect student-made gift for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Grandparents’ Day, Valentine’s Day, or any special occasion!

Mother's Day Craft

Father's Day Craft

This craft is perfect for all ages!  It works well for students as young as Pre-K all the way through late elementary grades.

Grandparents Day Craft

How it Works:

Students will tear pieces of construction paper and use them to fill in two heart shapes, creating a colorful mosaic effect.  

I Love You to Pieces Craft

While having fun with the rip-and-tear technique, they’ll also develop fine motor skills.  

I Love You to Pieces Printable

Best of all, it’s a simple to prep and budget-friendly craft!

I Love You to Pieces Freebie
 

What’s Included?

1 Ready-to-Print PDF (Not Editable)

1 Picture Template

 I Love You to Pieces

How to Complete the Craft:

 Color - Students begin by coloring their papers using markers or crayons.

Student Made Parent Gift

2.   Writing Prompt – Students complete the prompt about someone special they love and why.  Encourage them to use complete sentences and add meaningful details.

Parent Gifts Made By Students

3Heart Collage – Provide students with a variety of construction paper colors.  Have them tear the paper into small pieces (no scissors needed!) and glue them inside the hearts to create a mosaic effect.  

**TIP* Encourage students to start with the edges of the hearts first, then fill in the centers.

Parent Christmas Gift

Add a Picture – Take and print a 4x6 photo of each student.  

Grandparents Day Gift

Mothers Day Gift

Using the template, cut the pictures down to size and glue them into the frame.  

Fathers Day Gift

No photos?  No problem!  Students can draw a self-portrait instead.

Laminate – Once the craft is complete and the glue has dried, laminate for extra durability. 

Valentines Day Parent Gift

       Gift Time! – Students are ready to surprise their special someone with their heartfelt, handmade keepsake.

 Parent Gift Craft Ideas

This
quick, easy, and budget-friendly craft is a perfect, meaningful gift for any special occasion.  Whether for Mother’s Day, Father's Day, Grandparents’ Day, or Valentine’s Day, it’s a keepsake that families will cherish for years to come!

Student Made Parent Gifts

I Love You to Pieces Printable Craft

Click HERE to download the "I Love You to Pieces" Printable from my TpT store!

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Easy & Affordable Valentine’s Day Gift for Students: Play-Doh Gift Tags!

Valentine’s Day is such a fun time in the classroom!  BUT if you’re a teacher, you know the struggle of finding a cute, affordable, and easy-to-assemble Valentine’s Day gift for your students.

Valentine's Day Student Gifts

That’s why I created these Valentine’s Day Play-Doh Gift Tags—a simple, budget-friendly way to give your students a small but meaningful gift that won’t break the bank!

Valentine's Day Play-Doh Student Gifts

Valentine's Day Playdough Student Gifts

While candy is a popular choice for Valentine's Day, sometimes it's nice to just give a sugar free treat!

Valentine's Day Student Gift Tags

Play-Doh is a fun and interactive alternative that students will love!  Plus, it encourages creativity and fine motor skills—win-win!

How to Assemble Your Play-Doh Valentine’s Gift

Valentine's Day Play-Doh Gift Tags

These Play-Doh gift tags couldn’t be easier to put together! Here’s what you need:

Printed gift tags (on cardstock for extra durability)
Mini 1 oz. Play-Doh tubs (found at most stores or on Amazon)
Scissors
Tape (optional for securing the Play-Doh tub)

Play-Doh Student Gifts
Steps:

1️⃣ Print the gift tags on cardstock.

Valentine's Day Crafts

Valentine's Day Student Crafts

2️⃣ Cut out the circle in the center.

Valentine's Day Kid Gifts

Valentine's Day Classroom Gifts

3️⃣ Insert a mini Play-Doh tub through the hole.

Valentine's Day Student Gifts


4️⃣ Secure with tape if needed.

Valentine's Day Teacher Gifts


This set includes pink and red heart-themed gift tags, measuring approximately 4 inches x 5 inches

Valentine's Day Unit

Valentine's Day in the Classroom

Simply print as many as you need, and you’re ready to go!

Valentine's Day Classroom Treats

Whether you're a classroom teacher, homeschool parent, or planning a Valentine’s party, these gift tags make the perfect quick and easy Valentine’s Day treat.

Valentine's Day Treats

Grab these tags from my TpT store or my Etsy shop!

Valentine's Day Kid Treats
Happy Gifting!