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Archives for March 2016

Digraphs Board Game

By Kim 2 Comments

As we move past CVC Words into blends and now digraphs, kindergarteners are starting to really gain momentum with reading! This Digraphs Board Game is a great way to introduce beginning readers to digraphs without requiring them to sound out the whole word, which they might not be ready to do. Listening for the digraphs in these words will help them gain recognition of when to use those … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Activities, First Grade, free printables, Freebies, Kindergarten, Printables, Reading, Teacher Resources Tagged With: digraphs, literacy centers, printable board games

Push or Pull Sort

By Alex 3 Comments

Working on a forces and motion unit can be such fun! We love experimenting with different types of forces and motion, and we usually begin with pushes and pulls. We read a variety of books and do several fun, hands on experiments. Sometimes we also show what we know through writing or, in this case, a cut and paste activity. This push or pull cut and paste sort is a great way to review what pushes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Activities, First Grade, Freebies, Kindergarten, Printables, Science, Teacher Resources Tagged With: cut and paste, force and motion, sorting

The 7 Best Things About Teaching

By Alex 1 Comment

Teaching is a magical thing. I truly believe it is a calling and so much more than just "a job." It makes you smile, laugh, and cheer - yet I know sometimes frown or even cry. It is both exhilarating and exhausting, yet I can't imagine it not being part of my life. I am sure many teachers can agree that it is simply "in our blood." I am often asked why I became a teacher. All I can really say is I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, First Grade, Kindergarten, Preschool Tagged With: articles, teacher inspiration

Animals Missing Letters Activity Sheets

By Andreja 1 Comment

I am always on the hunt for ways to make writing engaging for my kids. This year, my kids really love writing and copying words around the room, especially words with a theme they are interested in. Words can be tough to spell, but when animals jump to help, things become way easier and more engaging! These animals missing letters activity sheets are a great way to practice simple … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Activities, free printables, Freebies, Kindergarten, Printables, Teacher Resources, Writing Tagged With: letters, writing, writing centers

Graphing Farm Animals

By Alex 2 Comments

Spring is in the air, and I am starting to see some baby cows on my drive home from work each day. My students also love to tell me if they passed any on the bus ride. Let's just say farm animals are a hit right now! As usual, I love to turn these interests into fun learning activities for my kids! Since we are working on building up our graphing skills, this spin and graph farm animal game … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Activities, First Grade, free printables, Freebies, Kindergarten, Math, Printables, Teacher Resources Tagged With: farm animals, graphing, math games, math workshop, spinner games

DIY Magic Watercolor Painting Sheets

By Jennifer 1 Comment

I love giving children the freedom to follow their interests at any given moment, but sometimes that can be hard with activities as messy as painting - especially in a busy classroom or a busy morning at home. These DIY Magic Watercolor Painting sheets are perfect for giving children the choice to paint at any time - with just a paintbrush and a glass of water! I love how these … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Activities, Arts and Crafts, First Grade, Kindergarten, Preschool Tagged With: art, crafts for kids, DIY, watercolor activities

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