Hey teacher friends! I feel like I say this every year, but how is it winter already? One of the skills we practice constantly, no matter the season, is letter and beginning sound identification. Today I'm sharing a fun beginning sound activity with a sweet winter theme: Hot Chocolate Beginning Sound Match. It will be a great addition to morning tubs, literacy centers, or for small group … [Read more...]
Create A Dinosaur Fossil Make and Match!
This dinosaur fossil make and match activity is quick to set up! With just a few simple materials, your students can create their own fossils for lots of playful learning. What a fun project for a dinosaur-themed unit, or anytime you may be in need of an easy, mess-free activity! Once they are made, you can use the fossils again and again.For this Dinosaur Fossil Make and Match Activity, … [Read more...]
Free Printable Back to School Matching Game
This free printable back to school matching game is a fun boredom buster for your home or classroom! The game can be downloaded and printed for an easy way to practice early scissor skills, develop memory skills, and work on important fine motor skills. This would be a great ice-breaker activity for students to play together in the beginning of the school year!To begin, gather your … [Read more...]
Cupid’s Arrow Alphabet Match
Talking about love with little kids usually ends in giggles of some sort! My preschoolers have no problem hugging and holding hands with each other. I think this is why I love that age so much! They are so genuine with their feelings. Valentine's Day is the perfect time of year to encourage friendship and kindness. It's also a great time for extra silly fun while … [Read more...]
Astronaut Ten Frame Matching Game
Outer space is often a topic of fascination and wonder - for kid and adults alike! My students love learning about space, which also includes imagining they are astronauts and going there. We enjoy reading our favorite space books, and I enjoy adding in some space themed fun into our learning, like this astronaut ten frame matching game.Astronaut Ten Frame Match This game is very simple to … [Read more...]
Ice Cream CVC Word Match
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Ice cream is a fun treat when it's hot outside. It's also the perfect learning theme for the end of the school year and over the summer! Our ice cream CVC word match incorporates short vowel sounds written out in words and corresponding pictures. Practice stretching out the letter sounds in words while working to master … [Read more...]
