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🌼 Welcome to the Garden! 🌼

Where ideas bloom, laughter grows, and every teacher is welcome!

Hey there, teacher friend! I’m Jennifer Jasewicz, a fourth grade teacher who’s been playing in the dirt—I mean, classroom—for 18 years.

I created Elementary School Garden as a space to grow, share, and sprinkle a little sunshine into your teacher life. Whether you’re a seasoned educator or freshly planted, I’m so glad you’ve found your way to this little patch of the internet

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I believe teaching is a lot like gardening:

🌱 You plant the seeds of knowledge.

🌦 You water them with encouragement.

☀️ And with a little light (and maybe some classroom chaos), students blossom in ways you never imagined!

Here, I’ll be sharing lesson plans, time-saving tips, printable resources, and bursts of inspiration—all rooted in joy and growth. I hope to save you time, spark your creativity, and maybe even make you chuckle after a long day of wrangling wildflowers (also known as 9-year-olds).

Some fun facts as we get to know each other:

  • I try to stay rooted in wellness both in and out of the classroom. Whether it's a walk outside, a workout, or just five quiet minutes with my smoothie, I know a well-tended teacher grows the best garden.

  • My classroom is part learning lab, part jungle.

  • My favorite subject to teach? All of them… except maybe when someone says, “I left my homework in the mulch again!”


This blog is a place for all things educational and encouraging. Think of it like a garden shed full of tools—except instead of rakes and shovels, you’ll find printable PDFs, tips for engaging lessons, and a little magic to make your teaching life easier.

So grab your gloves (or grading pens), and let’s get to growing! I’m so glad you’re here. 🌸
Welcome to the garden—where learning is always in season.

With gratitude and giggles,

Jennifer 🌿
Your fellow gardener in education



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