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...]
Pumpkin Alphabet Match
My classroom is currently having pumpkin fever! We are reading pumpkin books and doing all sorts of fun, themed activities for fall. I love when we can work on needed skills but incorporate a fun seasonal twist to them.A big part of our learning is letters and sounds (we are learning to read, after all!), and I try to keep this fun for my students through engaging games like this pumpkin … [Read more...]
Free Fall Printables
I think I have said this before (I think I say it every year) but I absolutely love fall! I love it both in the classroom and out. I enjoy wearing scarves and boots, decorating, and also incorporating some seasonal fun into my classroom!Sometimes putting a seasonal twist on seemingly everyday learning activities can make them that much more engaging. These free fall printables give us practice … [Read more...]
Free Pumpkin Number Mats
Fall is my favorite time of year! I love the cooler weather, the seasonal festivities, and I love doing fall themed activities in my classroom!Sometimes it is fun to incorporate a bit of the season into our daily learning if we can! In addition to reading our favorite pumpkin books, we love activities such as these pumpkin number mats, which are perfect for young learners to practice counting … [Read more...]
Seasonal Books
Kindergarten Planet and I are excited to host a round up of holiday and seasonal books!I am choosing to share with you some of my favorite seasonal books - a few for each season! These books can be enjoyed in most any classroom or home, and don't necessarily reflect specific holidays.There are even some I recently discovered and love, like Ten Grouchy Groundhogs (how had I not heard of … [Read more...]
Father’s Day Handprint Gift
Father's Day is just around the corner, and deciding on a Father's day gift for your child or student to make can sometimes be a tough decision! A favorite of mine for many holidays are handprint crafts. I think they are so unique and special. Best of all, they are simple! This Father's Day Handprint Craft is quick, easy, and can be customized for grandpas, uncles, and even … [Read more...]
