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Groovy Retro Classroom Decor

I cannot get over how cute this new groovy retro classroom decor! It is my absolute favorite for many reasons. Reason one, it's primary colors (with a few pastels) so it matches perfectly with all those primary color items that are already in the classroom. The last time I made any type of classroom decor was in 2015 when I changed my entire theme to farmhouse! You can see that here. Alright, let's take a look at all things Radiant … [Read more...]

End of Year Movie Day Activities

Theme Days are always a hit! They're fun and something that students look forward to and love. They bring a sense of play and real world into learning which sparks creativity, engagement, social skills, and movement! There are so many standards you can review (or squeeze in new standards) all while learning and having fun! You could have a Movie Day, Popcorn and Pajama Day, use all the activities, or pick and choose what works for you and your … [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...]

100th Day of School Activities

I want to share my favorite 100th Day of School activities with you. I hope these are helpful to you! There are also some freebies at the end! I shared many of these a few years ago, here, but wanted to reshare! STEM ACTIVITIES First up are STEM activities!  These can be set up as stations that students rotate throughout the day! All you need are the materials (there is an editable parent donation letter … [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...]

First Day of School Lesson Plans and activities

My kids started back to school on Thursday. I actually really like starting towards the end of the week because it's only a few days until the weekend. There is no tired like the first day of school tired! I wanted to share some first day of school lesson plans and activities with you. I took previous years plans and tweaked a few things on them. These can be used as a sample to help give you some ideas for your first day or use them as is! … [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...]

Vowel Sounds of Y Games and Activities

Vowel Sounds of Y Games and Activities Happy Tuesday! We had such a great Easter weekend with family.  My kids were out of school on Friday and Monday which was so nice! I love mornings where we aren't rushing out the door! Today, I am sharing the newest Phonics Friends with you all; it’s Y the Spy for teaching the Vowel Sounds of Y.  If you aren’t familiar with Phonics Friends, you can read about them here. Also, if you already own the … [Read more...]

Frog and Toad Activity

Frog and Toad Activity Hello Spring! We had beautiful weather this weekend! We spent most of the weekend playing outside. It was wonderful. How is the weather where you're at? Is it feeling like spring yet? I love this time of the year. So many fun thematic things that can be incorporated into learning standards! I’m sharing a new frog and toad activity to compare contrast frog and toads that can be used during your frog life cycle unit! This … [Read more...]

Stellaluna Activities

I have some Stellaluna activities and bat activities to share with you today and the best part.... two are free! Yay! Stellaluna Activities First up is this FREE flip book! Students identify and sort the story element pieces. You can find the flip book and cards, HERE and the bat craft HERE. Next, is this fun bat and bird venn-diagram. I absolutely LOVE these. They always turn out so cute and make for a memorable sorting … [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...]

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...]

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