This fall we are all about adding in some new, fun learning activities to our daily routine! Learning the alphabet can be fun, especially when you practice with games! My students LOVE new games. Even if we are working on the same concept, a new game makes it all a brand new experience! This fall alphabet game is great for partners or small groups to work on letters and sounds in an engaging … [Read more...]
Tricks and Treats Blog Hop (Free Fall Roll and Color)
It is October, and for many of us that means pumpkins, leaves, more pumpkins, autumn, more pumpkins (really, though)...... and also, for some, Halloween! Whether you celebrate Halloween or not, The Elementary Entourage has some fabulous tricks and treats that you will definitely want! First up is your teaching trick! I promise this isn't a mean one - you will love it! This is a … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Counting Cards
I love fall, but I love even more when the learning activities we do in my classroom can connect to one another in a meaningful way! We have been working on number identification, counting, and also reading number words. First, we practiced reading number words with our Pumpkin Count emergent reader. Now, we will keep working on those numbers and words, but with pumpkin counting cards … [Read more...]
Mini Pumpkin Decorating for Kids
In my area, October means the weather is changing and pumpkins are everywhere! In my classroom we have a Harvest party in October, and another thing I like to do is have a bit of fun with real pumpkins! We learn about emotions and expressions at the same time with this mini pumpkin decorating for kids activity! I love mini pumpkins, and the kids do too! There is just something about … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Emergent Reader
In October, we read a ton of pumpkin books in the classroom, but I also love to have books for my students to be able to take home with them for at home practice with sight words, word families, and more. This pumpkin emergent reader is one I love making with my class. They also love when they get to color the book and take it home as their own! *Pair this with our Pumpkin Math and … [Read more...]
5 Harvest Party Games for Kids
Fall is here, and that means many fun things, including Halloween. At my school, we don't really celebrate Halloween, but I still enjoy having a fun and festive day in the classroom with my students. So, each year in the fall, we have a harvest party! I usually pick some games for the party and run them like centers or rotations. I divide the students into small groups, and they rotate through … [Read more...]
