Self-care is important for everyone, and sometimes it's hard to not put ourselves last or let our jobs (which we love) consume more of us than is healthy. Recently over on Instagram, I chatted in stories a bit about teacher-self care and asked for input from our community of teachers there. Several teachers replied with ways they carve out some time for themselves and de-stress. We believe that we … [Read more...]
Teens Number Matching Game for Tens Place Value
Without fail, one of my children will count the teen numbers in the cutest, most incorrect way possible. It goes something like, "ten, eleven, twelve, thirteen, horteen, hifteen, sisteen..." and on and on and you get the point. It's always a win when I can get my children to count numbers 1-10 in the correct order and with the proper names, but then they completely wreck the teen numbers! Today, … [Read more...]
Ones Place Matching Place Value Activity
Counting and one to one correspondence are the foundations for early math skills. Finding fun activities for practicing number skills in class will help your students have a strong start for their future in mathematics. I'm excited to share with you today a FREE printable that can be used in a variety of ways. This Ones Place Matching Place Value Activity will be a hit in your classroom!*Pair … [Read more...]
Colorful Gems Count and Clip Cards
Finding quick to assemble, practical, frugal center activities is essential to planning your days in the classroom. With all of the demands on educators, it's difficult to find time to create new center activities. That's why we love to make FREE printables that support our favorite people on the planet...teachers! Today, I'm excited to share with you these Colorful Gems Count and Clip Cards that … [Read more...]
Crayon Color Patterns Activity
Teaching patterns is one of the basic math concepts that we start with for building on math skills in early childhood education. Patterns is a fun concept that children enjoy learning and practicing from the beginning! Today, I'd like to share with you a fun Crayon Color Patterns printable that you can use with your students. *Pair with our Pattern Centers and Activities for Pre-K & … [Read more...]
