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Counting Coins Activities and Centers

I personally believe the key way to teach coin identification and counting coins is by a lot of exposure throughout the entire school year. Many times the standard is taught once during the school year, we move on to the next standard, and students don't see coins again until the next school year. The activities below can all be used throughout the year since they do not have a monthly theme. This unit hits so many skills that it can be used in … [Read more...]

Earth Day Activities Crafts and Directed Drawing

I have some Earth Day activities crafts and directed drawing that I want to share today! I'm also resharing my absolute favorite activities and crafts from previous years. These were all created with kindergarten, first grade, and second grade in mind. Oh, and I have a free hativity for y’all too at the end! Whoohoo! Grab your teammates, planner, and favorite beverage and let’s start planning out some Earth Day activities for the upcoming … [Read more...]

Apple Activities for Apple Week

There's no tired like back to school tired, am I right?? Whew! If you're gearing up for Apple Week, I have lots of apple activities that I want to share with you in hopes that it makes planning out your week much easier! What I love about teaching within a theme unit is that you can cover TONS of standards and skills with one seamless theme! Apple Journal: This journal makes apple learning a breeze because it keeps everything in one … [Read more...]

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...]

End of Year Memory Books

One of my favorite things to do at the end of the year are memory books!  As a mom, looking back on my own kids' memory book is so sweet.  I love to see what they loved at that age, their favorite thing about school, and their handwriting.  Here are my favorite end of year memory books for preschool, kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade. *Post contains affiliate links* I earn a small commission when you use the affiliate links. Get the End … [Read more...]

Halloween Place Value Activities

Place Value and Number Sense Frankenstein Happy Friday! I'm sharing two new resources today, Place Value and Number Sense Frankenstein! I had so much fun creating these. The scars are just too cute! Let's start with the place value set! This resource includes craft templates (and blacklines), 6 different recording pages, and place value printable worksheets for hundreds, tens, ones, numbers 10 - 999. This could be used in a 1st grade or 2nd … [Read more...]

Free Turkey Craft

Kaitlyn from The Stay at Home Teacher and I have a free turkey activity that we want to share with you. This FREE TURKEY CRAFT can be used multiple ways.  Below are a few ideas on how you can use it. download here Free Turkey Craft What I love about this craft is that it is very simple to put together! Here are few ways to use it: -practice name writing (write letters in name on the feathers) as seen in picture -things you are thankful … [Read more...]

Short Vowel i Phonics Activities and Games

Sharing a quick look at short vowel i phonics activities and games within Phonics Friends. If you aren't sure what Phonics Friends are, they are phonics characters and activities that teach the weekly phonics skill through engaging, interactive, hands on, and fun ways to practice! I love them. You can see more Phonics Friends HERE and see what teachers love about them HERE. SHORT VOWEL I PHONICS ACTIVITIES AND GAMES Here is a break down of … [Read more...]

Recap + Freebies!

Happy Friday! I cannot believe September is half way over; I swear the older I get the more time flies by so quickly.  The weather has been so nice here and it's finally starting to feel like fall outside.  Speaking of weather, I'm praying for all of you that have been affected or have family/friends affected by the hurricanes and fires. Here’s this week’s weekly recap! *all the links are posted below the pics* IG POSTS FROM THE … [Read more...]

FREE Letter and Number Formation activity

My youngest started kinder this year. Due to his spina bifida and paralysis, writing is a hurdle for him. I try to have him practice letter and number formation any chance I can.  However, he does not like handwriting pages. The boy will let out a growl if I put one in front of him! ha! So, to make things fun, we've been using this FREE letter and number formation activity.  This is played just like the classic tic-tac-toe that we grew up … [Read more...]

Apple Week Activities

Happy Thursday! Today, I'm doing an Apple Round Up of all the things that might be helpful to you during your Apple Week! Apple Week Activities Apple Plate: This apple craft doubles as a wreath! It can be used to write adjectives that describe an apple, write/draw the stages of an apple life cycle, write facts about apples, facts about Johnny Appleseed, or sequencing how to make applesauce. This can also be used within any subject area; … [Read more...]

Short Vowel e Phonics Activities and Games

Today I am sharing lots of short vowel e phonics activities and games within Phonics Friends. PFs are phonics activities that teach the weekly phonics skill through engaging, interactive, hands on, and fun ways to practice! I absolutely love Phonics Friends. You can see more Phonics Friends HERE and see what teachers love about them HERE. I hope that you will find this helpful when you sit down to plan out your short e learning! Let's get … [Read more...]

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