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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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

PrePrimer Sight Word Activities

Hello and happy Friday!  I wanted to show you these PrePrimer sight word activities that I have been doing with my youngest.  He is loving them and is doing so well recalling the words we have learned so far. PrePrimer Sight Word Activities Each week we learn a new word.  This of course could be done differently in your classroom; this is just what works for us.  Each day we will do 1 - 2 pages to practice that week's word. For example, … [Read more...]

100th Day Activities

Happy Wednesday!  I hope you are all having a great week; it's almost to Friday!  Whoohoo! I want to share my favorite 100th Day activities with y'all.  If you've got your big day coming up, I hope these are helpful. 100th Day Activities -STEM ACTIVITIES- First up are STEM activities!  These are just that - STEM activities in a station. One thing that I love about these is that they are so simple to prep. All you need is that materials … [Read more...]

Martin Luther King Jr activities

Happy Wednesday! I hope y’all are having a great week. I wanted to share several Martin Luther King Jr activities + free anchor chart and free craft with you all! Hopefully these activities are all helpful to you and make your lesson planning a little easier. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR ACTIVITIES First up, are these MLK write-tivities.  If you've been here for a while, then you know how much I love me some Write-tivities!  What I love about these is … [Read more...]

New Years Activities

Happy (almost) New Year! I wanted to share some New Years activities from the past years that are great for kicking the New Year off in your classroom. I have updated everything to include the year 2020! Year 2020!?! Can you believe that? **Click HERE to see a full post with ALL the activities pictured above!  There are a few FREE activities included! ** Tag me (@smittenwithfirst) in your Instagram pictures of these; I'd love to see how you … [Read more...]

Christmas + Holiday Activities

We are officially on the countdown over here!  1.5 days left before the break and we are so ready.  I know this time of year can be a little hectic, so I wanted to share some activities that you could use just incase you're looking for something to keep your students learning and engaged before the break! SANTA NUMBER SENSE (FREE):  You can download this here.  It comes with different options (numbers, addition, and place value). You can also … [Read more...]

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