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Compare Contrast Apples and Pumpkins

Happy Tuesday! It is finally starting to feel like fall here. This time of the year is so fun in the classroom; there are so many ways to incorporate themes into the curriculum. I'm sharing a new activity to compare contrast apples and pumpkins that can be incorporated now or in October! Compare Contrast Apples and Pumpkins This can be used for prek, kindergarten, 1st grade, or even 2nd grade! Depending on the level of your students, … [Read more...]

Back to School Read Alouds

Back to School Read Alouds Happy Friday! I have several Back to School read alouds and extension activities to share today. I'm sure some of you have already started school, but I think all of these could be used anytime during the school year. These are wonderful for teaching classroom community, acceptance, love, kindness, and respect.  I updated a few of these this summer. If you're interested in the older versions, those are HERE and also … [Read more...]

Classroom Community Activity

I'm sharing a  Classroom Community activity today. This can be used during those first few back to school weeks to build friendships and celebrate difference or when teaching about comparing and contrasting.  If you liked the Winter Animals venn-daigram (and the other themed venn-diagrams), then I think you will love this one, too! Classroom Community Activity Group your students in groups of 2 and have them create their hair and face.  They … [Read more...]

Free Sight Word Activity

Free Sight Word Activity I'm sharing a free sight word activity today that I love! If you like the Ten Frame Words sight word activity, then I think you'll love this one, too! It is somewhat similar. It incorporates math into sight word practice. Students spin the spinner. If you don't have plastic spinners, you could use a paperclip and pencil.  Students find a word on their word list (or word wall, or cards) that match what they land on. … [Read more...]

Sight Words Games and Activities

Sight Words Games and Activities Happy Sunday! I hope everyone is having a wonderful summer and July 4th weekend. Our oldest, Sis, is leaving for church camp today. I'm going to be one sad Mama with my sidekick away for a few days. We're looking forward to seeing the fireworks tonight. They're so neat to watch!  In other news, I updated a very old resource - sight word games! I shared some of these sight words games and activities on IG earlier … [Read more...]

FREE Dental Health Activity for preschool, kindergarten, 1st grade

Happy Tuesday! I wanted to share an activity with you before the month of February gets away from us! This FREE dental health activity for preschool, kindergarten, 1st grade can be downloaded here! If you've already taught your dental health unit, you can save this for next year by pinning any pictures to your Pinterest board! FREE Dental Health Activity for preschool, kindergarten, 1st grade Students simply sort the food pictures into the … [Read more...]

Winter Animals activities

Happy Friday! I'm sharing a few winter animals activities today. These activities are great to be used as a follow up to your polar bear and penguin units. These are simple (but fun) ways for students to share their learning! WINTER ANIMALS ACTIVITIES These can be used for prek, kindergarten, or even 1st grade! First up, compare and contrast polar bears + penguins: Depending on the level of your students, they can use the picture/word … [Read more...]

States of Matter activities

Happy New Year! It finally snowed here! I think the last time it snowed in our area was maybe 4 or 5 years ago. We never get snow, so it is quite the treat when we do! Speaking of snow, I am sharing some States of Matter activities plus a free States of Matter snowman activity ! States of Matter activities Sneezy the Snowman by Maureen Wright is such a great book. It can be used to teach comprehension skills as well as hitting those states … [Read more...]

November activities for prek, preschool, and kindergarten

Today,  I’ve got several November 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.** November activities for prek, preschool, and kindergarten These are all from the November activities pack that Kaitlyn from The Stay at Home Teacher and I created. You can find everything HERE. Alright, let's get started. I’m going to let the pictures … [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...]

Monster Math, Digital Writing + Recap!

Happy October! This is such a special month for our family; it's World Spina Bifida Month! We had shirts made for our little guy's class to wear to celebrate Spina Bifida and HIM! He is so excited! I did a terrible job at posting on IG this week, so I've only got a few pics. Some weeks I'm good, and then some weeks life just happens and I don't get a chance to post. *all the links are posted below the pics* IG POSTS FROM THE WEEK:  This is … [Read more...]

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