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New Year Writing Craft

Happy New Year!! Earlier this week I shared a New Year writing craft (on sale) with email subscribers. I wanted to reshare it with you all just incase you are looking for something for the New Year. P.S. If you haven't subscribed to my blog yet, you can subscribe by clicking the pop up. Easy peasy! There are three different writing title pages included and each one includes 3 different lined versions to make it easy to differentiate for … [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...]

New Years Classroom Activities

Can you believe it is already the New Year?! It flies by! Today, I am sharing some FREE activities and a few of my favorites to help you ring in the New Year in your classroom. Let's get started! NEW YEARS CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES This balloon popping countdown celebration is definitely a class favorite! All you need are some clear 12 inch balloons, confetti, these celebration slips, and a ballon air pump. I purchased my balloon air pump at Hobby … [Read more...]

End of Year Books for Kids

The end of the school year is such a special and fun celebration! Here are 19 End of Year books for kids to add to your book shelf for kindergarten, 1st grade, or 2nd grade classroom. Add these to your wish list or see if your school or local library has them! This list will grow as I find new end of year books! Find my favorite Ocean Activities for End of the Year here, Friendship Activities for End of Year here, and End of Year Memory Books … [Read more...]

End of Year Ocean Activities

Learning about the ocean is the perfect end of year theme! It's full of color, wonder, and there are so many standards you can review (or squeeze in new standards) all while learning about the ocean! You could have an Ocean Day, Ocean Week, use all the activities, or pick and choose what works for you and your classroom! Here are 19 End of Year Ocean Activities for kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade! These activities include math, literacy, … [Read more...]

End of Year Friendship Activities

Learning how to be a friend and how to make friends are important skills for kids. Friendships are typically taught at the beginning of the year ,but I also like to do a friendship week at the end of year to celebrate the special friendships built throughout the year. Here are 7 End of Year Friendship Activities for kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade. *Post contains affiliate links* I earn a small commission when you use the affiliate … [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...]

End of the Year Place Value Number Sense activities

End of the Year Place Value Number Sense activities Good morning! I hope your week is off to a great start! I've got a few new math things that I want to share today - Place Value and Number Sense that is perfect for an end of the year review or summer school activity! I love when y'all tag me in these on Instagram! These math crafts always turn out SO cute and colorful! Place Value: One of the main things that I love is that these can be … [Read more...]

Something new and something old!

Let me just tell you that those back to school mornings are going to kick my priss and I right in the toosh! I am a sleeper! She is a sleeper! If it weren’t for my alarm, I can assure you I may just sleep ‘til noon! Perhaps that where my priss gets it from?!?! That girl can sleep!! While she is sleeping, I try to get up and work on a few things for school. This week, I finished up my newest pack for The Recess Queen! I adore everything about … [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...]

Already over?! Plus a GIVEAWAY!!!!

Is the break already over?!? I have enjoyed every moment of being all things lazy and devouring all things sugary! I think my Dr. just about had a heart attack when they weighed me at my prenatal check up! I couldn’t help but giggle and smile at all the excessive pounds I have gained over the past 2 weeks. Everything I ate was TOTALLY worth it!! I could really use one more week to continue my bad habits! Aside from being lazy, I did manage to … [Read more...]

Stachin’ through the Snow!!

Happy New Year friends!!! I finally wrapped up my Stachin’ through the Snow packet. I was hoping to get some science and writing in the packet, but it just didn’t happen y’all. My little Rapunzel has the flu so between lysoling, cleaning up throw up, changing clothes, taking naps with her, watching Polar Express a gazillion times…it just didn’t happen. Breaks my heart when she is sick. I do not like it one stinkin’ bit!! This packet has 10 ELA … [Read more...]

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