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Hi! I’m Diane

Hey there! Welcome to my website! My name is Diane and I am so happy that you are here! 

I am the educator and writer behind One Giggle At A Time. I graduated from Youngstown State University with an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education and a master’s degree in Early Childhood Education.

First grade is definitely where my heart is! I taught first grade for 30 years. Same district…same building…but I can promise you…no two years WERE EVER the same! 

I am a strong believer in creating a classroom environment where everyone feels safe and welcome, and where every child feels like they are THE BEST OF THE BEST!! I also truly believe that laughter is the best medicine, and movement is the key to learning when you are little…so…we giggle, and wiggle A WHOLE LOT in first grade!

I am a wife and a mother of two amazing sons, who continue to make me proud and thankful on a daily basis. I am an avid reader and nap taker, and I believe in finding joy in the journey. 

My love of teaching

I have been a teacher author on Teachers Pay Teachers since 2014. I love creating new things for the classroom, and starting my own TPT shop was one of the best decisions I ever made. It has given me the opportunity to become part of a worldwide teaching community that I am blessed to be able to collaborate with and learn from on a daily basis. 

Knowing that my lessons are being used all over the world is a dream come true, and getting to learn from all of you is priceless. I have even started my own shop here on my website so I can better serve my customers.

I love so many aspects of teaching, and because of that, I create resources for a wide range of areas….everything from core academic subjects, to social emotional learning, and anything from classroom management and family communication needs, to stuff that is just FUN to do in the classroom!

During this journey I have been on, I have also been inspired to write children’s books. These books have been so fun to write and I love hearing from children everywhere about how these books have helped them:

  • The Feelings Activity Book for Children
  • Going to Kindergarten Book for Kids

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Thanks for stopping by!  If you ever have any questions or would like to connect, you can visit my feed on Instagram or feel free to click here to fill out my contact form. I’d love to hear from you!

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😬 “We need a volunteer!” … Me: 🫣 slowl 😬 “We need a volunteer!” … Me: 🫣 slowly disappears under the table

Teachers, we love to help… but sometimes, we just can’t take on one more thing. 😂 Who else has mastered the art of avoiding eye contact in staff meetings? 👀🤣

Tag a teacher who can relate, and hit follow for more funny teaching reels! 🎉 #TeacherLife #StaffMeetingStruggles #NoMoreCommittees #TeacherHumor
🚨 Teacher Reality Check: If you’re mid-lesson 🚨 Teacher Reality Check: If you’re mid-lesson and suddenly getting nothing but blank stares and fidgety fingers… yep, you’ve lost them. 😵‍💫😂

This week’s tip is a fun and easy way to snap your students back into focus and boost engagement—because teaching is way more fun when they’re actually listening! 👏✨

Don’t miss next week’s tip! Hit follow for more classroom-tested tricks to keep your students learning (and laughing)! 🎉 #StudentEngagement #TeachingTips #ClassroomMagic #HomeschoolHelp
If a lesson is too challenging or too easy, changi If a lesson is too challenging or too easy, changing your approach is a strength, not a setback. ♥️
👂 Ever feel like you’re talking to a room ful 👂 Ever feel like you’re talking to a room full of goldfish? 🐠😂 Teaching kids to be active listeners is the secret sauce to setting them up for success—at home, in school, and beyond!

In my latest blog post, I’m sharing easy (and sanity-saving) ways to help kids tune in, focus, and actually hear what’s being said. 🎉

Ready to level up those listening skills? Click the @onegiggle link in my profile to read more! 👏 #ActiveListening #ParentingTips #TeacherLife #HomeschoolHelp
🍀 Want to bring some leprechaun mischief into y 🍀 Want to bring some leprechaun mischief into your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations—without spending hours setting up tiny footprints and elaborate traps? 😅☘️

This easy (and low-effort 🙌) activity lets the leprechaun join the fun without turning your house or classroom into a glitter explosion! ✨💚

Drop a LUCKY🍀 in the comments, and I’ll send you all the details—plus some quick & easy St. Paddy’s crafts and activities! 🎉 #StPatricksDayFun #TeacherLife #HomeschoolMagic #LuckyLittleLeprechauns
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🚨 Teacher PSA: When you see those little eyes g 🚨 Teacher PSA: When you see those little eyes glazing over and attention slipping away… it’s time for a classroom management magic trick! 🎩✨

This week’s teaching tip is a game-changer for refocusing your students before chaos takes over. Because let’s be real—once you lose them, getting them back is like herding cats. 🐱😂

Hit that follow button for more teacher tips every week! Your future self will thank you. 😉 #TeacherLife #ClassroomManagement #TeachingTips #HomeschoolHelp #onegiggle

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