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Apple Activities

Happy September! Goodness gracious it sure got here quick. Next it will be Octnovcember! I'm popping in to share some fun apple activities with you. These apple activities were created with 1st and 2nd grade in mind, but could possibly be used in a Kinder classroom with guidance.  I hope that these are helpful to you when planning out your Apple Unit.  Let's take a quick look. One of my favorite things about this new activity pack is the … [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...]

Weekly Recap 9

Today was my soon to be middle schooler last day of school! I cannot believe I just typed middle schooler! It goes by way too fast... I'm excited to be back for another Instagram Weekly Recap. I know I mentioned Spring Break getting me off track on these recaps...well, the end of the school year did, too! May-cember anyone?! Whew. Alrighty, let's get started. 1. Last weekend my husband and I made this DIY succulent/plant holder. I'm IN … [Read more...]

Weekly Recap 8

Happy Thursday! I'm back for another round of my Instagram Weekly Recap.  If you're new here, each week I recap what I've shared on my Instagram with you all here on the blog ....and most weeks it includes a freebie! Whoohoo! 1. I know May is just about over, but I realized I never shared these May STEM activities here! These monthly STEM activities are quick prep and include a reflection journal for students to complete throughout the month … [Read more...]

10 Playing Cards Games for Math

If you watched my Instagram Stories yesterday then you probably saw just how excited I was about these large playing cards that I found.  They are regularly priced $12.00, BUT if you use your Hobby Lobby 40% coupon on the app, then you can save some money.  I found them with the 4th of July decorations. If you cannot find the playing cards at your store, Amazon has some here.  Today, I am sharing several playing cards games for math that you can … [Read more...]

Summer Centers and Activities for Pre-K, Preschool, and Kindergarten

We are officially on the summer countdown here at our house.  We keep our days pretty busy, but I try to make time for "school" activities as much as possible. This year, I'll be using these Summer centers and activities for pre-k, preschool, and kindergarten with my youngest. If you're teaching summer school - these summer centers are great for intervention, too.  You can find several other preschool activities and centers here. Here's what … [Read more...]

Weekly Recap 7

Who's on the countdown for SUMMER?!? I cannot believe it is already May! I have been MIA on sharing Weekly Recaps since Spring Break. Gasp! I guess having Spring Fever got the best of me! Anyone else?!  I'm starting it back up today...and I have a freebie for you, too. 1. I absolutely love this bulletin board at my daughter's school. I had to snap a picture to share with you all.  What a wonderful reminder for kiddos! You can find all the … [Read more...]

Earth Day Activities

I have some new Earth Day activities that I wanted to share with y'all. These were created with kindergarten, first grade, and second grade in mine. Oh, and I have a free hativity for y'all too! Whoohoo! Grab your teammates, planner, and beverage of choice (I'm not judging) and let's start planning out some Earth Day activities for the week. EARTH DAY ACTIVITIES Earth Day is an important day to teach our kiddos about.  It's a great way to … [Read more...]

Spring activities for prek, preschool, and kindergarten

Hey, hey! Today,  I've got several Spring activities for prek, preschool, and kindergarten teachers.  As usual, if you don't teach prek or kinder but have friends that do, please share this post with them. I owe you a big 'ole hug! Alrighty, let's start getting your plans packed with some fun Spring activities! I'm going to let the pictures do most of the talking. SPRING ACTIVITIES FOR PREK, PRESCHOOL, AND KINDERGARTEN First up, are … [Read more...]

Fraction activities and games

Happy Tuesday! I know many of you are on Spring Break this week but I wanted to share several fraction activities and games that are great for 1st grade and 2nd grade.  There are lots of fun ones that will help amp up the engagement during your fraction unit. Our state standard focuses on fractions of a whole - not of a set. Alrighty, let's start planning! FRACTION ACTIVITIES AND GAMES For years now I've used sticky notes to introduce … [Read more...]

Weekly Recap 6

Happy Monday! I'm back today with another IG Weekly Recap. I do not have a freebie to share this week, BUT you can find tons of freebies here. 1. March STEM activities! You can see all of them here. These are simple prep, quick clean up and easy to follow! I don't know about you, but sometimes STEM materials and upfront work can be overwhelming - these are not. If you used my 100th Day STEM activities...these are just like them. 2. H … [Read more...]

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