Letters From Mikelle

Classroom Economy System

My inbox was overflowing with questions about my classroom store, so I thought it would be helpful to write a post going into a little more detail about my class economy system and answer some of your frequently asked questions.

Before school starts, I print-off $1, $5, and $10 class cash bills on green paper. Then, I prep my classroom cash reward coupons and place them in this case that I found on MAJOR sale at Michael’s.

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Color Palettes

There are many ways to use color palettes. I use them for making resources, doodling on Procreate, or making PowerPoints or Google Slides.

Check out my IGTV for a more in-depth tutorial on how I use them in make worksheets/resources.

Building A Classroom Library

Filling your classroom library can be a daunting task! Especially for a poor college student who just graduated OR a teacher moving grade levels. So, I thought I would compile some ways that you can get books for your classroom with little to no cost to you!

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10 Teacher Favorites

Here is a list of some of my favorite teacher “must-haves”. After moving from school to school every few years, I’ve come to realize some of my favorite teacher items. Coming to you in no particular order…

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Personalized GIFS

Having all this extra time has allowed me to work on designs and projects that I’ve been neglecting this past year. I’ve started making personalized GIFS on Instagram during my Teacher Appreciation week “Teacher Feature”.

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INSTAGRAM – Stickers

You can check IGTV on my Instagram page for a more in-depth tutorial OR you can follow along with the instructions below. I’ve even included some of my own sticker designs that you are able to use for FREE on your Instagram stories.

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HOW-TO: Gmail Signature

Creating a customized email signature for your Gmail account is easier than it seems. Plus, you can include important information about your grade level, school, email address, phone number, and so much more.

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HOW-TO: Google Classroom Header

Making your own customized Google Classroom Header brings your own personality to your digital classroom page. All you need is PowerPoint to make a personalized header for your page.

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