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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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

Weekly Recap 5

Happy weekend, y'all! I'm back today with another round of Instagram Weekly Recap! As usual, I've got a freebie for you. Whoohoo! 1. Phonics STEM! Last year I shared a blog post all about these Sound Kits and how they can make Word Work more engaging. You can read that post here and see all the Sound Kits here. The app used in the bottom right picture is Building Blocks by Bricasso. It is available in the Apples app store. 2. This … [Read more...]

March activities for prek, preschool, and kindergarten

Today,  I've got a ton of March activities for prek, preschool, and kindergarten teachers.  If you don't teach prek or kinder but have friends that do, please share this post with them.  Alright, let's start planning out some March activities. I'm going to let the pictures do most of the talking. MARCH ACTIVITIES FOR PREK, PRESCHOOL, AND KINDERGARTEN First up, are letter writing, letter identification, and letter order activities. To … [Read more...]

Weekly Recap 4!

Ain't no tired like Valentine's Day party tired... annnd all the teachers said AMEN! I'm sharing my Weekly Instagram Recap today. As usual, there's a freebie (or two) included! 1. Valentine's Day writing! Whether your teaching poetry, narrative, descriptive, or just about any type of writing...Write-tivities have options for all. These are from the February Write-tivities pack here. 2. This book right here, y'all. It immediately … [Read more...]

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