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July 2, 2022

Our Class is a Family Back to School read aloud activities

I want to share one of my very favorite Back to School read alouds and extension activities with you! This book is great for teaching classroom community, acceptance, love, kindness, and respect. I love this book so much, but I think what tops it off for me is the wheelchair featured throughout the book! As a mama to a son in a wheelchair, seeing that represented in a positive way makes me SO happy! It is a wonderful book with an incredible … [Read more...]

Filed Under: back to school

May 2, 2022

End of the Year Memory Book

End of the Year Memory Book How many weeks do you have left in the school year? ย We have 4 weeks left! ย It has flown by. ย I can't believe Bubs will be in 2nd grade and Sis will be a freshman in high school! ย Whew, that was hard to type! ย One of my favorite things to do at the end of the year are memory books. ย As a mama, looking back on my own kids' memory book is just so sweet. ย I love to see what they loved at that age, their favorite things … [Read more...]

Filed Under: End of Year

April 25, 2022

End of the Year Place Value Number Sense activities

End of the Year Place Value Number Sense activities Good morning! I hope your week is off to a great start! I've got a few new math things that I want to share today - Place Value and Number Sense that is perfect for an end of the year review or summer school activity! I love when y'all tag me in these on Instagram! These math crafts always turn out SO cute and colorful! Place Value: One of the main things that I love is that these can be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: End of Year, number sense, place value

April 18, 2022

Vowel Sounds of Y Games and Activities

Vowel Sounds of Y Games and Activities Happy Tuesday! We had such a great Easter weekend with family. ย My kids were out of school on Friday and Monday which was so nice! I love mornings where we aren't rushing out the door! Today, I am sharing the newest Phonics Friends with you all; itโ€™s Y the Spy for teaching the Vowel Sounds of Y.ย  If you arenโ€™t familiar with Phonics Friends, you can read about them here.ย Also, if youย already own the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: free, games, literacy centers, long vowels, phonics friends

March 24, 2022

Spring Math Craft

Spring Math Craft Happy Thursday! Iโ€™m sharing two new resources today, Place Value and Number Sense for Spring! I love how much y'all are loving these math crafts. They've quickly become one of my favorite activities because they can easily be differentiated to meet the needs of your students. First up, Place Value! It includesย craft templates (and blacklines), 6 different recording pages, and place value printable worksheets for hundreds, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Math, math centers, Math Facts, number sense, numbers, Spring

March 21, 2022

Frog and Toad Activity

Frog and Toad Activity Hello Spring! We had beautiful weather this weekend! We spent most of the weekend playing outside. It was wonderful. How is the weather where you're at? Is it feeling like spring yet? I love this time of the year. So many fun thematic things that can be incorporated into learning standards! Iโ€™m sharing a new frogย and toad activity to compare contrast frog and toads that can be used during your frog life cycle unit! This … [Read more...]

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March 2, 2022

FREE Antonym Activities

Free Antonym Activities Hi, me again! I'm sharing two FREE antonym activities today! I shared this craft years and years ago, but I have revised it and make it printer friendly! One of my favorite type of activities is one that gets students away from their desks and moving around the classroom. ย We did these Puzzles on the Move activities for years and years in my class. ย After introducing the skill and showing examples, give each student an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: antonyms, free, Freebies, games

March 1, 2022

St. Patrick’s Day Number Craft

St. Patrick's Day Number Craft for Number Sense and Place Value Happy Tuesday! Iโ€™m sharing two new resources today, Place Value and Number Sense for St. Patrick's Day! St. Patrick's Day Number Craft for Number Sense and Place Value First up, Place Value! This resource includesย craft templates (and blacklines), 6 different recording pages, and place value printable worksheets for hundreds, tens, ones, numbers 10 โ€“ 999. This could be used … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Math, number sense, place value, St Patty's Day

January 26, 2022

Place Value and Number Sense Snowmen

Place Value and Number Sense Snowmen Happy Wednesday! Iโ€™m sharing two new resources today, Place Value and Number Sense Snowmen! Y'all are absolutely loving these packs. ย I have so much fun creating them! Letโ€™s start with the place value set! This resource includesย craft templates (and blacklines), 6 different recording pages, and place value printable worksheets for hundreds, tens, ones, numbers 10 โ€“ 999. This could be used in a 1st grade … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Math, number sense, place value, Winter

November 17, 2021

Place Value and Number Sense Thanksgiving Turkey

Place Value and Number Sense Thanksgiving Turkey Y'all LOVED the Frankenstein Math Craftย so much that I decided to recreate it with a turkey! So, today I'm sharing the new Place Value and Number Sense Thanksgiving Turkey! Let's start with the place value set! This resource includesย craft templates (and blacklines), 6 different recording pages, and place value printable worksheets for hundreds, tens, ones, numbers 10 - 999. This could be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: number sense, numbers, place value, Thanksgiving

November 11, 2021

Reading Comprehension activities

Today I'm sharing a very old resource that was majorly updated over the summer. ย Reading Comprehension activities! Comprehension can be very blah sometimes, so I created this pack to help bring some engagement into your comprehension time. I also have other comprehension activities posts here and here. The resource I'm sharing today is loaded with games, recording pages that can be used as printables or anchor charts, and fun activities that can … [Read more...]

Filed Under: comprehension

October 26, 2021

H Brothers Activities

Happy Tuesday! I'm sharing a few H Brothers Activities today. If you're familiar with Phonics Friends then you may recognize these from the H Brothers Pack! H Brothers Activities First up are these interactive activities! There are separate craftivities and picture/sound sorting cards for each h digraph. I love these so much because students can wear them home and show their family what they've been learning in class. Next up … [Read more...]

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