📌 Using Pinterest to Share and Organize My Teaching Materials

Pinterest has quickly become one of my favorite tools for sharing the educational materials I create. Honestly, apart from Eduki (and my blog, which mostly talks to itself), Pinterest is pretty much my only other “audience.” But that’s part of the fun! Not only does it help me reach other teachers and parents, it’s also a fantastic way to reflect on my own lessons, see what works best, and feel slightly less like I’m talking into the void.

🎯 Planning Ahead: Scheduling Pins

One of the things I love about Pinterest is that I can plan pins in advance. Before going on vacation, I scheduled one pin per day so my content keeps reaching people automatically. Afterwards, I plan to post one or two pins per day. This way, my teaching materials stay visible without me having to constantly manage the system.

🖼️ Visual Storytelling: Making Pins Stand Out

Pins aren’t just images—they’re a way to tell a story. For example, my “Leopold’s Bubblegum Camera” pin shows how each lesson has a creative side, with visual snapshots of what the kids have made or explored. Other pins, like “Counting with Leopold” or “Shapes,” highlight interactive activities. Testing different images and text allows me to see what grabs attention most.

✏️ Reflection and Recap

Creating pins is more than just marketing—it’s a tool for reflection. As I design them, I think about what stood out in my lessons, which activities were most engaging, and which vocabulary or concepts children remembered best. It’s a helpful way to recap and improve my teaching.

📊 Testing and Optimizing

I love that Pinterest gives instant feedback. I can see which pins are getting clicks and saves, and adjust my approach—changing pictures, wording, or titles—to maximize engagement. It’s like a mini-experiment for each lesson!

🌟 Popular Pins

Some of my pins so far include:

• Counting, Colors, Feeling and Shapes with Leopold

• Games like Double Trouble

• Storytelling with Leopold’s Bubblegum Camera or How Leopold Came to Earth

• Blogposts like “Flashcards: More Than Just Show & Repeat”

Using Pinterest has become a creative, reflective, and practical part of my teaching practice. I enjoy seeing what works and sharing ideas with others around the world!