One of my favorite back to school read alouds is The Recess Queen by Alexis O'Neill. It is one of those books that can be read during the first week of school or anytime during the year. It's definitely one to add to your collection. Today, I want to show you some of my favorite follow up activities to use with this book! The Recess Queen Back to School Read Aloud Before reading, I always liked to have students give words that describe a … [Read more...]
First Day of School Activity
Oh my goodness, y'all. Is it really back to school time already? Cannot believe it! I've got a fun first day of school activity to share with y'all, but before I do I want to say THANK YOU for reading and supporting my "Back to School TPT Sale" emails. I know those can become annoying QUICK! Thank you for sticking with me through those. Hugging each of you. Alright, let's get started. Here's my very favorite first day of school activity that I … [Read more...]
Back to School activities and games
Who’s already prepping for their back to school week? One of my very favorite things about the first few weeks of school is getting to know the students….and students getting to know one another. I just love it! They are so eager and excited about their new classroom, teacher, and friends! Today, I wanted to share some fun and interactive back to school activities and games from a few years ago, as well as team building activities to use during … [Read more...]
Organizing Fine Motor Activities
Ok, so have you seen the infamous rolling metal cart floating around social media? I know, I know...I said I wasn't going to do it, but I just couldn't resist! They are so good and can be used for so many different things. Today, I'm going to show you how I'm using mine from Oriental Trading as a Fine Motor Cart. post contains affiliate links Before I get carried away I want to show you where everything on the cart is from. A La Cart … [Read more...]
Fine Motor Letter and Number Mats
Happy Thursday! I have been busy prepping all things fine motor for the upcoming school year. Fine motor is one of my son's OT goals so I am going to be incorporating it into as much as I can for him. If you're new here, he is our youngest and was born with Spina Bifida. His OT is phenomenal with sharing fine motor resources and ideas with me, so I am always trying to get those skills in where I can. What I love about these particular fine motor … [Read more...]
Sticky Tables Classroom Game
I've got a fun classroom game to share that I really think y'all will love. I shared this classroom game years ago on my Instagram page and re-shared it this week. I don't think I've ever shared it on here, though. Sticky Tables is a classroom game that gets kids moving around the room and can be used with any skill. All you need are several sticky notes, desks, and wipe off markers. I think we can all agree that movement is important for … [Read more...]
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