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April 10, 2016

R controlled Phonics Friends

Long time no chat friends! Life has been one crazy party around here, but I'm back and ready to catch up with you all.  As you know, phonics is a huge skill in first grade and most of the time, it is pretty boring for most of our kiddos. Last year I knew I had to jazz things up in my phonics instruction and create something meaningful, engaging, and something that helped the sounds stick with my students. That's when … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Freebies, phonics, Uncategorized

July 28, 2015

Phonics Friends

One thing I absolutely love to teach (besides math) is Phonics. I don't know about y'all, but when I was in 1st grade we didn't have different spelling rules and fancy names like digraphs, diphthongs, etc. Vowels were vowels and consonants were consonants, and spelling was memorized. That's how it was in my neck of the woods anyways. Needless to say I was lost when I first started teaching 1st grade! I was trying to remember the names, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: phonics, Uncategorized

Weather Activities kindergarten 1st grade 2nd grade

April 27, 2025

Weather Activities and Centers

Learning about the weather is the perfect spring (or winter) theme! It's full of fun, wonder, and there are so many standards you can review (or squeeze in new standards) all while learning about the types of weather! You could have a Weather Day, Weather Week, use all the activities throughout the season, or pick and choose what works for you and your classroom! Here are over 40 fun Weather Activities and Centers for kindergarten, 1st grade, and … [Read more...]

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ocean end of year activities for kindergarten 1st grade 2nd grade

May 13, 2024

Ocean Books for Kids

Learning about the ocean is the perfect end of year theme! It's full of color, wonder, and there are so many standards you can review all while learning about the ocean and the animals that live in it! I love collecting ocean books because they are a great mix of fiction and non-fiction, full of vocabulary, and imagination! Here are 23 Ocean books for kindergarten, 1st grade, or 2nd grade classroom. Add these to your wish list or check them out … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Books, End of Year

May 8, 2019

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...]

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Check out this motivational standardized testing bulletin board idea for teachers, students, and classrooms.

May 2, 2019

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...]

Filed Under: Weekly Recap

November 25, 2018

Cyber Monday Sale

Cyber Monday is here and I am so excited!  I skipped out on the Black Friday shopping just so I could stay in my jammies and shop online instead.  There are so many great sales, but one that I am anxiously awaiting is the Teachers Pay Teachers sale.  I will definitely grab some items that I've had on my wish list.  I hope that you can snag a few on yours too! Below are links to some of my favorite resources in my store that I think you will enjoy … [Read more...]

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April 26, 2016

Earth Day, Dream Houses, and Suiting Up for Summer!

I wanted to share a few Earth Day activities with you all....I know I am late in the game, but maybe you can pin them for next year.  Over the past few years, we have read The Lorax and created these 5W poems to summarize one of the characters from The Lorax story. The Once-ler (who) cut down truffla trees (did what) a long time ago (when) in the forrest (where) to get rich. (why) I let them choose if … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Earth Day, End of Year, Math, measurement, Uncategorized

All About Me Books for Kids

September 10, 2024

All About Me Books for Kids

Learning all about our friends, what makes us special and unique, and celebrating differences is perfect for back to school! There are so many standards you can review all while learning about what makes us and our friends unique! I love collecting diverse all about me books. There are so many great fiction and non-fiction books! Here are (now 23) All About Me books for kindergarten, 1st grade, or 2nd grade classroom. Add these to your wish list … [Read more...]

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Meet the Teacher Template Editable Free

August 19, 2024

Meet the Teacher Ideas

Organizing and prepping for Meet the Teacher can be overwhelming and time consuming to say the least. Here are Meet the Teacher Ideas to help you have everything in one place! This pack has everything pre-prepped for you. Edit and add your own text to customize the forms for your needs! Includes grades preschool, prek - 4th grade! *Post contains affiliate links* I earn a small commission when you use the affiliate links. Download the … [Read more...]

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editable teacher planner for elementary teachers

August 3, 2024

Editable Teacher Planner

Organizing lesson plans, small groups, student information, monthly calendar, meetings, to do lists, newsletters, field trip, planning and more can be overwhelming to say the least. This Editable Teacher Planner is a one and done planner/binder to keep everything all in one place. You can completely customize it to fit the needs of you and your classroom! *Post contains affiliate links* I earn a small commission when you use the affiliate … [Read more...]

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money books for kids for kindergarten 1st grade 2nd grade

May 9, 2024

Money Books for Kids

Identifying and counting coins are important skills for kids. I love collecting money books because you can use them all year long, just during a coin unit, in February for dental month, or keep them in your library center for students to access all year long! Here are 14 money books for kindergarten, 1st grade, or 2nd grade classroom. Find my favorite Coin Activites and Centers here . *Post contains affiliate links* I earn a small … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Books, coins, money

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