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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...]

Digital Fractions Activities

A few months ago I shared some digital math activities that I've been working on to help you during this distance/digital learning time. You can see those [here]. Today, I'm sharing a new one; Digital Fractions! DIGITAL FRACTIONS ACTIVITIES There are 5 activities with 10 different practice slides for each plus an example.  These were created to use with Seesaw and Google Classroom.  The download comes with directions on how to get them … [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...]

Weekly Recap + September Activities

Here's this week's weekly recap! *all the links are posted below the pics* IG POSTS FROM THE WEEK:  Little P is working on sight words this week.  He played this simple but fun game called Heads or Tails.  To play, stack the cards in a pile face down.  Flip a coin and flip over a card.  If the coin lands on head, read the word.  If it lands on tails, write the word.  This was so simple and fun.  You can find a full list of ways to practice … [Read more...]

September Fall Activities for PreK, Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade

Happy Friday! We have a 3 day weekend and I am so ready!  I am really looking forward to having no schedule! Today I am sharing a big September / Fall round up (with a freebie) - everything is geared towards Prek/K, 1st, and 2nd. September Fall Activities for PreK, Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade Apple Flip Book: These are a great creative alternative for holding your students' apple learning.  They are adorable hanging in the … [Read more...]

September Writing Activities and Crafts for Fall

Happy Wednesday! We made it through the first official week of school. Whoohoo! I was very nervous about our little guy's new routine, but he is loving it so far. He has always been a homebody (since the day we brought him home from the NICU) so going to school has been quite the accomplishment for him. So proud of him! For today's post I'm sharing September Writing Activities and Crafts for Fall. Y'all know how much I love these thematic … [Read more...]

Weekly Recap + a FREE activity!

How's everyone holding up?  Are you doing virtual teaching or in the classroom? I hope you are all doing good and reminding yourself everyday how amazing you are!! Giving each of you a big virtual hug! Here's a quick recap from this week: IG POSTS FROM THE WEEK: *I'm throwing in some from last week since I missed*  All the links are posted below each picture! Just the Friends Phonics Friends (Rudy U) *These include just the friends; no … [Read more...]

Inclusive Classroom Read Alouds

Inclusive Classroom Read Alouds My little one started kindergarten last week.  I truly cannot believe how fast time has flown by.  Feels like yesterday that we found out about his spina bifida and started his Facebook page.  He's our miracle.  Cody and I cried all day!  He's adjusting; it's been a huge step for him and us.  I laid out all of his clothes this week as a visual countdown of how many days of school he has left for this week. Also, we … [Read more...]

Editable Name Worksheets

Have you watched Down to Earth on Netflix? I am seriously questioning everything I eat now! Ha! It's a documentary where Zac Efron and Darin Olien travel around the world to learn from others and find ways to live healthy lifestyles. If you're looking for something new to watch, it's very interesting! Any who... Our youngest is starting Kindergarten this year! If you've been here from the beginning and know our family story...we were told … [Read more...]

Digital Math Activities

Whew, who else feels like they have no clue what day it is and are just living their best life day by day? Same! I have been working on getting some digital math activities out to y'all in hopes that they can be helpful this upcoming school year. I wanted to share the ones I have completed so far.  Don't worry, there are several more coming! DIGITAL MATH ACTIVITIES All of the activities were created to use with Seesaw and Google Classroom. … [Read more...]

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