What better way to get kids really looking at how letters are built than by constructing them with LEGOS?! This hands-on LEGO name activity is a great preschool work station, name game or afternoon project. Follow below and then hop over to become a VIP Plato Pack member so you can get all of the…
Looking for a quick and fun name game for kids? Names are one of the first words many children learn to read and write and this low-prep name game is an exciting way to practice them. In Magic Letters, kids learn how to spell their name by making the letters magically appear. Fun, right?! When you’re done…
My four year-old and I have been playing games with the letters of his name for quite awhile now. I taught him a silly song to help him learn how to spell it, we’ve built his name with blocks, turned it into a rainbow… the list goes on and on. So I knew he would…
There’s no word on the planet that my 3.5 year-old loves spelling more than his name. Recently, he became extremely motivated to learn how to write it, too. Like most things, I knew that he would need plenty of practice before he would master his new skill so to make writing and rewriting a little…
I love using a skill that kids have already mastered to help teach them a completely new skill. These math activity sheets do exactly that! In Math My Name, your child can practice handwriting, number recognition, addition and subtraction, ten frames, tally marks and even drawing! You and your little one will have the best…
This easy-peasy, low-cost kids’ science experiment uses borax to grow crystal names. All kiddos will love seeing their name shimmer and sparkle in the sunlight! Crystal names are one of our favorite science experiments EVER. Follow the simple step-by-step below and then grab 30 more easy-to-follow science experiments kids will beg to repeat (plus a…
Counting and comparing numbers is an important math skill for preschoolers and kindergarteners because it helps our youngest learners build strong number sense. Kids will love comparing ornaments in this hands-on (and addictively fun!) math game. Snag your activity and then hop over and grab our super fun Place Value Cover Up activity! Getting Ready To…
My favorite way to begin teaching kids how to read is to start them off with the word they love most: their name! These playful, editable name puzzles are perfect for a zoo unit, beginning of year activity or just because. And, just like our super popular Editable Name Games, they work with any name under…
For most children, the most important words they’ll ever learn to read and write are their names. That’s why names are the perfect word to teach them first. These 10 editable name games make learning fun for kids and easy for grown ups. Because all of the sheets are editable, the activities work with any name…
The first words many children learn to read and write are their names. These 10 playful name games make learning them fun for kids and easy prep for grown ups.
Because all of the pages are editable, the activities work with any name under the sun. Type it once and the name automatically loads into every page. It’s a huge time saver!
The editable name games include ten motivating activities. Check out all of the fun details below.
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–> Name puzzles
–> Colorful letter art collages and class book
–> In my name/not in my name sorting mat
–> Magnetic letter spelling mat
–> Play dough spelling mat
–> Name writing practice sheets
–> Name book
–> Glue tracing page
–> Symmetrical name craftivity
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My son knows how to write all of his letters and numbers, but the sizing, spacing, and smoothness needs a fair amount of improvement. To help him work on handwriting skills in a motivating way, I wanted him to practice writing my son’s favorite word: his name! I created this fun name writing workbook so I could follow along with his…
My almost 3 year-old is obsessed with his name so, to help him practice spelling it, I headed to my local hardware store. With just a few supplies, I quickly whipped out this paint chip clothespin name activity. Its a good thing this took a mere minutes to prep because my kiddo could barely wait…
These 25 awesome name games are sure to keep kids entertained for days. They’ll love crystallizing, tracing and painting the most important word they’ll ever learn. And for more fun, be sure to grab our Ultimate Preschool Activity Pack in our shop! Whether you’re in the mood for an art project, need to burn off some extra…
If you’re looking for a really quick way to help students learn to spell their name, you’re in the right spot! These simple name songs for kids make it surprisingly easy for them to learn the letters in their name… and their classmates’ names too! Get your hands on a printable version of the songs…
Name games are the perfect way to help your child master one of their favorite words – their name! Since there is no word quite as special to a child as her own name, it’s no wonder that many teachers (including me) use a child’s name to introduce the concept of what a letter is,…
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Fun fact: The 26 letters in English actually make FORTY-TWO different sounds called phonemes! (Experts adjust the list from 42 to 45, but we will stick with 42 phonemes here.) The letter G, for instance, can say /g/ as in EGG, /j/ like in GYM, /zh/ as in CHALLENGE, or it can fall silent like…
Did you know that the silent E is an extremely busy letter? It has SEVEN jobs! And somehow, the silent E also finds time to make it difficult for struggling readers to learn it. But here’s a handy way to start making things finally click for kids… Teach students that the silent E is a sidekick. Just like…
Spoiler alert: Teaching vowels in the traditional order A, E, I, O, and U can actually be confusing to new readers. Several of the sounds are so similar that learning them back-to-back is a real struggle. For instance, new readers’ brains strain to hear the difference between the short A in BAD and the short E…
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Give students at-a-glance access to high frequency words to include in their writing with this fully editable student word wall.
Did you swap out your classroom word wall for a sound wall but still want a writing reference that students can use to find the right spellings fast? This word wall can be glued into a file folder and kept in each student’s desk.
Help students take ownership of the words they’re learning to use in their writing with this fully editable student dictionary.
The dictionary comes pre-filled with Dolch words through first grade. But don’t worry if you’re at a different grade level or use a different list of words! Because the whole file is editable, you can add, delete, or change any of the words.
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Educators in kindergarten, first and second grade face the unique challenge of being responsible for their students having a solid foundation in reading, which will in large part determine their academic success, as all aspects of their future learning and careers need to build upon it. The pressure is enormous, and with large classroom sizes…
Research has shown that new readers need to practice phonological awareness every. single. day. But, if you’re like most teachers I know, the thought of adding even one more thing to your lesson plans can feel daunting – new lessons usually mean MORE prep and planning. But not this time! These phonological awareness daily warm…
Do you know the floss rule yet? When the sounds /f/ /s/ /l/ or /z/ come at the end of a one-syllable word, they’re written with a double consonant. See some examples and then grab this batch of floss rule puzzles to make practicing it fun for kids! The Floss Rule Why do some words…
No batch of chicken soup could ever be strong enough to cure the sub planning blues… Especially when you already feel lousy! This makes it easy for you to pull together sub plans that’ll last you for DAYS. And when you spend 15 minutes setting everything up NOW, it’ll be ready to go *whenever* you…
With back to school season upon us and fall right behind, it’s fun to have some themed, seasonal learning activities on hand. This apple alphabet match is the perfect activity for this time of year… or anytime, really. Grab your playful set below and then hop over to grab our best-selling Ultimate Preschool Activity Pack in…
Did you know that the magic E has SEVEN different jobs? Yep, it’s true! And learning them makes it SO MUCH easier to help students read because you can finally explain the rules behind spelling patterns. See the seven different silent E rules below and then snag a copy of a playful magic E pop…
It’s crazy but true! If you teach a student 10 sight words, they can read 10 words… BUT, if you teach that same child 10 letter sounds, they can read THOUSANDS of words. That’s the power of phonics! And these beginning sound cards a playful, hands-on way to help kids practice just that. Snag your set below and…
The science of reading has been ALL the buzz lately, but if you’re secretly scratching your head and thinking that you don’t REALLY understand what it means yet, don’t worry. You’re not alone! And I promise this rundown will help break it all down for you. The Reading Wars Before we dive into the science…
If your kids are learning about the magic e, you’ll love this game and bonus worksheet! As kids race to find their magic treasure, they practice reading ordinary CVC words plus their magical pairs – words that have a silent e at the end that makes the vowel say its name. These magic e activities…
If you’re looking for some fun, new rhyming activities to try with your kids, these quirky rhyme games are sure to do the trick. And, our best-selling Ultimate Preschool Activity Pack is a must-have if you’re looking for similar activities! Getting Ready Before beginning these rhyming games, some teaching prep work is involved. Teaching rhyming…
Learning alphabet letters is an important skill for young learners. This Race to School ABC game is a fun and engaging way for children to practice both uppercase and lowercase letters. It’s a great game to use at the beginning of the school year with preschool or kindergarten students. For more alphabet fun, check out…
It’s hard to think of fall and not have Johnny Appleseed come to mind. This playful, apple-themed short and long vowel sort is a must-try! Scroll below to snag your freebie and then hop over and grab our Vowel Team Centers as well! Getting Ready The prep for this vowel sort activity was super simple….
Are you looking for a helpful tool to teach students about the silent E once and for all? This playful CVCe word work center is a must-try! Scroll below to grab your freebie! Then, for more vowel work, check out our Vowel Team Centers in our shop, too! Getting Ready My prep for this CVCe…
Help kids recognize alphabet letters and memorize sight words by playing a twist on an old classic: Tic-Tac-Toe. The alphabet and sight word tic-tac-toe game’s great to use as a literacy center, homeschool activity or word work station! For more alphabet fun, check out our Ultimate Preschool Activity Pack in our shop! The rules of…
Back to school season is right around the corner, and with it comes all things apples. Add some seasonal fun to your reading centers this fall with these hands-on medial vowel clip cards. Scroll below to grab your freebie and then jump over and grab our Vowel Team Centers for more fun! Getting Ready To…
Looking for a fun way to practice vowel sounds with kids?! We’ve got you covered. This free vowel sound sort is a great literacy center, guided reading activity or homeschool project. Just print, prep and play. Then, for more fun vowel work, check out or Vowel Team Centers in our shop! Getting Ready To prep…
These free, customizable bag tags are a simple way to personalize kids’ backpacks, lunch boxes, luggage… you name it! With 16 kid-friendly designs to choose from, you’re sure to find one that fits your child’s unique style. Ready to make a batch of Scotch® Brand #MakeAmazing bag tags your kids will love?! Grab the printable below and then…
Picture sorting is a simple and engaging way for children to learn about short vowel sounds in consonant-vowel-consonant words like cat, bed, top and cut. When they say the name of pictures out loud, children can stretch the sounds out S-L-O-W-L-Y, isolating the middle sound in the CVC words. Find more preschool activities with our…
Looking for a fun way to practice those tricky vowel sounds with kids? This complement to our popular CVC word sort helps students sort, match and compare short vowel and long vowel words. The hands-on freebie is great to use as literacy centers, guided reading lessons or homeschool activities. For more vowel fun, check out our…
As a former kindergarten teacher turned hands-on mom, I get a little bit giddy about creating fun ways for my kids to learn. These free Earth Day puzzles are a simple way to learn some ways to help the environment AND practice ABC and 123 order at the same time. Grab the printable below and…
This ABC game is sure to be a hit with firemen fans. Just grab a pack of brightly colored index cards, a water sprayer and a fireman’s outfit {if you have one} and you’re ready to spray. The ABC game has become a must-play in our house and I hope it will be a favorite…
Interactive notebooks are super popular in classrooms these days, and it’s because they engage kids’ full attention. This interactive addition activity is constructed so there are lots of math addition questions on just one interactive page. The academic and fine motor skill level is aimed at first graders, however, kinders can also use it with…
Growing crystals is a favorite science experiment of ours and these glow-in-the-dark crystals for Halloween make it all the more exciting! Check out how to make these fascinating crystals below! Then, grab our 30 Science Experiments your kids will love in our shop! Getting Ready To prep for these glow-in-the-dark crystals, I gathered a few…
If you’re looking for a motivating, visual way to teach kids how to read and write blends like BL-, FR- and SM-, you’ll love these free ice cream puzzles. They’re great to use as literacy centers, guided reading activities or homeschool practice. You’ll love the low prep set up and kids will love the sweet theme:…
This fire hydrant ABC coverall activity is great to go along with Fire Prevention Week in October or a community helper unit any time! Pull on your fire gear and get ready for some seriously fun uppercase and lowercase alphabet letter recognition. Then, hop over to our shop and grab our Ultimate Preschool Activity Pack…
Looking for a fun way to teach kids about compound words?! These picture-only compound word puzzles are a memorable way to show how two words can be combined to make a brand new word. They’re great to use as a whole class lesson, guided reading activity, literacy center or homeschool game. Snag your set below…
My kids love dice games! Something about not knowing what they will roll is always so exciting. Since our Roll and Color 2D Shape Game was such a hit, I decided to follow up with a 3D roll and color shapes version that would help them recognize and name three dimensional shapes too! The printable…
Pumpkin letter tracing is a fun fall ABC game and fine motor activity in one. As kids trace alphabet letters with candy pumpkins, they build hand-eye coordination, hand strength and letter formation skills they’ll use for writing words later. Pumpkin fans will love this festive ABC game! When you’re done tracing letters, hop on over to…
These bright, hands-on alphabet puzzles are a must-grab. Kids will love that they’re fun and YOU’LL love that they’re so easy to prep. Snag your set below and then hop over to grab our Ultimate Preschool Activity Pack in our shop! Getting Ready To prep for the alphabet puzzles, I began by printing the puzzles…
I’m always on the hunt for simple prep, motivating learning activities for kids. That’s our thing, after all! So I couldn’t wait to get my hands on The Educators’ Spin on It’s new book, 100 Fun & Easy Learning Activities for Kids. And I’m excited to report that it’s as engaging and playful as I hoped. First up:…
I love teaching TWO skills with just ONE activity, don’t you?! These shape graphs are a playful way to teach the names and characteristics of the most common 2D shapes while working on graphing at the same time. If you’re looking for more fun shapes activities, check out our Pattern Block Mats for more shape fun! 2D…
Place value is such an important math concept for early learners because it builds a solid foundation of number sense. This apple-themed place value match up will be the perfect addition to your small group math instruction or your math centers this fall! Scroll down to grab your freebie and then make sure to hop…
Learning to read is so exciting and, once kids build up confidence with their CVC words, they may be ready to tackle those “Magic E” long vowel words. These Shamrock magic e puzzles are great to add to your St. Patrick’s day themed learning activities if your kids are ready for some “Magic E” fun!…
Rhyming is an important skill for new readers to master and these playful back to school rhyming puzzles make it so fun to practice. Grab the printable below and then hop over to become a VIP Plato Pack member so you can get all of the tools, strategies and support you need to reach ALL…
Rhymes for kids help children notice that words are clumps of sounds with a similar pattern. When they begin spelling and reading words later, they’ll notice that rhyming words often end with the same letters. For instance, cat, bat, sat and hat all end with the letters –AT. When you think of classic rhymes for kids,…
Playing an ABC game is one of the best ways to introduce the alphabet to your little ones. Our brains learn best when we use several senses at once, so this ABC sort helps pre-readers use a variety of senses to help their brains remember the differences between letters. To play the letter sort, children reach…
Clip cards are a quick and easy way for kids to practice reading skills. That’s one of the reasons we love them so much! Rhyming, alphabet letters, blends, digraphs… you name it, we’ve clipped it! These CVC clip cards are a motivating way to help students identify middle vowel sounds. They are a perfect addition to…
There are so many fun ways to teach kids about digraphs (two letters that make just one sound such as SH, CH and TH). Whether you’re looking for an easy literacy center, morning work activity, or small group game, these digraph clip cards are sure to do the trick! Grab your set (below) and then…
Looking for a fun way to help kids learn how to spell simple CCVC words such as ship, frog and crab? These print and play CCVC puzzles are easy to prepare and motivating to play. To practice any word under the sun, check out our Editable Sight Word Games in our shop! This post contains…
Once kids learn stand alone letter sounds, they’re ready to tackle digraphs – two letter combinations that make just one sound like the pairs CH, SH and TH. Just like our digraph cards, this simple sort and find digraph activity is a motivating, hands-on way to make learning them fun for kids. When you’re done…
Mastering letter sounds can be a tricky thing, and learning digraphs can be even more challenging. After all, now kids need to remember not only what letters say on their own, but what certain combinations say when put together! Since we are all about making learning fun, this cookie jar beginning digraph sort was the perfect…
Help students identify real world objects shaped like cones, cubes, cylinders, pyramids, rectangular prisms, spheres and triangular prisms with these playful, hands-on 3D shape sorting mats. When you’re done sorting all of the shapes, head on over to grab our 3D Shapes Centers in our shop! Getting Ready To prep the activity, I first printed…
Marshmallow geometry is a fun way to teach the names and characteristics of 2D shapes including triangles, rectangles and squares. Kids love having the chance to build 2D shapes with food and grown ups love watching children practice important math skills. It’s a win-win! For a printable version of this activity, hop over and grab our popular…
These magic fizzing popsicle paints are an awesome kids’ science project for all ages. One hot day a few weeks ago, I pulled out a batch of the magical popsicles from our freezer and invited my 4 year-old daughter to start painting. She was thrilled when her masterpiece began fizzing! Ready to make your own…
Learning 3D shapes just got WAY cooler! These engaging, hands-on 3D shape activities teach kids about cones, cubes, cylinders, hemispheres, hexagonal prisms, pyramids, rectangular prisms, spheres and triangular prisms. They’re great to use as math centers or math lessons in kindergarten, first grade or second grade. Grab your pack in our shop or on Teachers Pay…
We love learning games that let us roll dice and we love to color. This roll and color shapes game is the best of both worlds! The motivating 2D shape game is perfect for preschoolers and early kindergarteners who need to build confidence in recognizing and naming their shapes. It is sure to be a hit with…
Looking for a quick prep Veteran’s Day activity for preschool or kindergarten? These free handwriting sheets give kids practice writing and sounding out the letters V and P. Grab the printable below and then hop over to become a VIP Plato Pack member so you can get all of the tools, strategies and support you…
Let’s face it: shapes have funny names. And learning them takes most kids lots of practice. This playful pumpkin shape match up is an easy way to add a big dose of fun to your shape centers this fall. Snag the freebie below and then hop over to grab our super fun Pattern Block Mats…
Alphabet recognition is an important skill for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students. This School and Bus Alphabet Match is a fun way to work with uppercase and lowercase letters when heading back to school this fall. Grab your copy below and then hop over and snag our Ultimate Preschool Activity Pack in our shop! Getting Ready…
Learning letter sounds is no easy task, but there are few things more exciting than when kids start down the path of learning to read. Letters and sounds are a huge part of that journey so we love playing fun games to help us practice! These beginning sound match cards are the perfect addition to…
Regardless of where children are in their writing development, they love showing off their skills. These writing journals for toddlers and preschoolers are easy to put together and are sure to keep young kids telling stories and practicing their writing skills in the most genuine and natural ways. You’ll love hearing what they create and they’ll love telling…
Wondering what your soon-to-be kindergartener needs to know before the first day? As a kindergarten teacher, I spent many days leading up to the start of school calming parents’ anxiety about their child’s transition. Not knowing what their child REALLY needed to know was unnerving. What does kindergarten readiness mean anyway? To ease their uncertainty, I…
Guest post by Kindergarten and Preschool for Parents and Teachers. Young children learn with hands-on exploration using their five senses and movement. Of course you want them to learn to read, but do their eyes glaze over when you try to interest them in flashcards? Enter: a letter sound activity that requires movement and action!…
Whether you’re brand new to story stones or you’re an absolute pro, this camping themed variety is a must-try. The colorful art project doubles as an inspiring way to get kids writing! Check out the step-by-step below and then download the Writing Center Starter Kit in our shop! Getting Ready To prep, I gathered my supplies:…
This seashell vowel team sort is a motivating way for students to practice their long vowel sounds this summer! Scroll below to grab the freebie and then jump over and snag our Vowel Team Centers in our shop! Getting Ready The prep for this vowel team sort was very simple. I printed the vowel team pails…
The end of the year is always an exciting time for kids. Help students reminisce about the past school year and look forward to summer break with this fun End of the Year Bingo game. Print the freebie (below) and then hop over to become a VIP Plato Pack member so you can get all of the…
It is buckets of fun to review and practice digraph sounds! This colorful, hands-on digraph sort is a great way to add some fun to your reading practice this summer. Scroll below to grab your freebie and then hop over and snag our Inflectional Ending Centers in our shop! Getting Ready This digraph sort was…
This DIY magic E wand is one of my favorite ways to teach kids what happens when a silent E is added to the end of a consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) word. It’s a memorable, hands-on activity that helps kids magically transform short vowels into long vowels. Just. Like. That. Snag your set below and then request an…
Growing up, no one knew how to pronounce my name. Mul-I-u, Malyu, Mala… In middle school, some kids even decided to morph it into “Malaria.” (What can I say? Middle schoolers have a unique sense of humor.) But once I explained that “Malia” sounded just like “Maria” with an L, it almost always clicked into place….
Looking for a fun and simple way to help kids learn colors?! These no prep coloring sheets are for you. Just hit print and grab a box of crayons for an afternoon of rainbow fun. They’re the perfect complement to our Ultimate Preschool Activity Pack!
Working with syllables is a great way to encourage kids to listen closely to the sounds in words. And the ability to differentiate and break down words into smaller units of sound is super helpful for learning to read and write well in the early years. Help beginning readers build the skill using these fun…
If you’re looking for a fun way to introduce common digraphs, you’ll love these free dice and digraph posters. They are great for teaching beginning and ending digraphs and are handy for use as flash cards, too. Digraph Posters I printed the digraph posters on cardstock to give them extra durability and make the colors…
For many kids, the hardest letter sounds to learn are those tricky vowels: A, E, I, O, U and sometimes Y. Every word in English has at least one, so tackling them is uber important but, MASTERING them…. well, that can be a long road for some. This vowel activity is here to help! These…
This list of 10 ways to help struggling readers is a great one to bookmark or pin so you can quickly find it again! Since every child’s brain is different, every solution can be slightly different too. Having this list handy will make it easier to find a just right solution for ALL of the…
An important first step in teaching kids how to read is figuring out what they already know. This simple reading assessment makes it easy to see the letter names, sounds and sight words students have mastered so that you can determine what to teach next. It’s the perfect jumpstart to our 4 week teacher training…
When you think of teaching kids to read, you probably picture alphabet letters, little reader books and sight words…. lots and LOTS of sight words. But the truth is that what happens before you dive into phonics and sight words is key to skyrocketing students’ reading progress later. Let’s dive into the 4 pre-reading skills…
If you’re wondering how to teach reading, you’re in the right spot! This step-by-step guide covers everything from pre-reading skills to phonics, sight words and reading comprehension so that you can take kids from NON-readers to STRONG readers. Check out the step-by-step below and then request an invite to my 4 week course, The Reading…
Just like we’re never 100% sure when kids will take their first step, we also can’t name the time and place when students will read their first word. But there ARE four signs kids are ready read… Dive into the 4 signs below and then request an invite to my 4 week course, The Reading…
This quick and tasty kids’ science activity gives little scientists a hands-on way to explore plate tectonics – the movement of the Earth’s crust that leads to the formation of volcanoes, mountains, and oceanic trenches. Kids can’t get enough science!? Great! Check out our 30 Science Experiments in our shop and keep the learning going!…
Do your kids love bugs and butterflies?! These 14 must-have activities will keep preschoolers and kindergarteners learning and engaged for weeks. Practice alphabet letters, sight words, numbers, addition, writing, learn about the butterfly life cycle and so. much. more. Grab your Bug and Butterfly Activity Pack in our shop or on Teachers Pay Teachers. For more…
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These beginning sound clip cards are a hands-on way to make learning fun and engaging for young learners! Students simply look at the picture on the sunflower and clip the letter that starts the word. They are a great addition to your small reading groups or literacy centers. For more literacy fun, check out our…
These free blend posters and dice are a great visual way to teach blends like CR-, GL- and SK-. The posters are great as a classroom display or flashcards, and the dice provide an engaging way for children to think of words that begin with each blend. Also included is a chart of blend examples!…
I love using roll and cover games with my students because they make it so fun to practice different math skills: addition, subtraction and even number recognition. Scroll below to grab your free flower-themed game boards! Then, for more math fun, grab our Number Formation Pack in our shop! Math Game Differentiating To make it…
These colorful kite puzzles are the perfect way to introduce “Magic E” words AND bring a little spring into your classroom. Grab the free puzzles below and then make sure to hop over and grab our Vowel Team Centers for more word work! Getting Ready To prepare this activity, I printed all of the kite…
Learning the alphabet is exciting, but mastering it takes practice… lots and lots of practice. I’m always looking for fun ways to make all of that hard work fun for students and this playful alphabet match up was just the trick! Grab your set below! Ready for more fun preschool centers? Check out our awesome…
Pretend play is a great way to build kids’ imagination, vocabulary, cooperation skills and so much more. Since my boys are big animal lovers, I knew they’d love caring for their favorite stuffed animals in this pretend play veterinarian’s office. The printables are the perfect compliment to our Ultimate Preschool Activity Pack! Getting Ready To start,…
Getting ready for a community helper theme?! These playful alphabet dabber sheets are a must-try. Just grab your box of daubers, print off the pages and you’re ready to work on the ABCs. They’re a perfect complement to our super popular Ultimate Preschool Activity Pack! This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Getting Ready To prep, I…
Kids love getting outside and observing nature in action. This free bug book printable is a wonderful way to keep track of what they see and learn. Just like our other kids’ science activities, this bug activity is a quick prep, engaging afternoon project. For more fun kids’ science, check out our 30 Science Experiments…
I’ve never met a child who wasn’t interested in animals! Whether you’re looking for a fun follow up to a zoo field trip or you need a motivating way to reinforce counting and graphing, kids will love this playful zoo animal race to the top counting game! Snag your set below and then hop over…
We often say we learn 26 letters. While that’s partially true (we learn 26 letter names) we are actually learning several more symbols when we combine both upper and lowercase. So, practice, repetition and having fun are all ways I can help my kids work on their letters and build their confidence! This flower alphabet match…
“Rain, Rain, Go Away…” Are you having some rainy days this spring, too? Even if you aren’t, this raindrop beginning sound match is a great alphabet activity to add to your spring literacy centers! Scroll below to grab your freebie and then make sure to hop over and snag our Ultimate Preschool Activity Pack for…
My 3.5 year-old is crazy about counting right now – fingers, shoes, birds… you name it, he counts it. So I was excited to pull together a set of colorful goldfish counting cards that would give him practice with the numbers 1 to 20. Snag your set below and then hop over and grab our best-selling…
This starter kit gives you everything you need for your kindergarten or first grade writing center! Whether you’re setting up a station as a separate space in your classroom or making go-to writing folders each student can keep in her desk and pull out during writing time, this starter kit has you covered. It even…
Burning money is usually not a good idea. That is, unless you know this trick that lets you set your money ablaze without actually burning it! Our little scientists love demonstrations that have a bit of magic to them and they were eager to see me light my money on fire. Make sure to do…
Wondering how to make homemade butter? This quick and easy science activity combines two of kids’ favorite things: food and science. My children were riveted watching the cream go through its various stages to become butter and couldn’t wait to taste the homemade goodness. With a few simple supplies and a little muscle power, you…
Looking for a fun candy science experiment?! Learn about osmosis with this oh-so-simple gummy bear science experiment! Go ahead! Raid your candy stash – and this time you can do it in the name of science! Follow the simple step-by-step below and then grab 30 more easy-to-follow science experiments kids will beg to repeat (plus…
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom is one of our favorite alphabet books for kids. The silly rhyming story helps little readers learn the names of letters as they dance up the side of a coconut tree and then come crashing down. One afternoon, I pulled together this simple ABC activity for my 4.5 year-old. It was a natural…
Building up number sense, including number recognition and counting, takes a lot of time and practice. Since we always aim to make learning fun, we were excited to pull out this playful batch of fall counting puzzles! Snag your set below and then hop over and grab our best-selling Number Formation Sheets in our shop! Getting…
Learning to identify letters of the alphabet takes a lot of time and practice. Since we always want that learning to be a fun experience for kids, we LOVE adding new games into the mix! This acorn alphabet match was the perfect game! Grab the printable below and then hop over to become a VIP Plato…
Patterns help kids learn how to make connections, predict more accurately, notice similarities, and learn sequencing – skills they’ll use for reading, writing and math later. These quick prep pattern cards add some fun by using colorful fall candy. Grab a bag at the dollar store and you’re ready to play. For more preschool fun, check…
There are so many simple ways to help kids learning at home this summer! Count coins, learn to recognize names, make colors and more. These 10 playful activities on July’s learning checklist are perfect for those long summer afternoons at home. Snag your checklist and then hop over and grab our bundle of best-selling Pre-K…
These twelve colorful shape puzzles are a fun way to practice the names of shapes while kids begin spelling out words. Sliding together one puzzle piece at a time, young mathematicians magically make each shape appear. The shape game is guaranteed fun! For more shapes fun, snag our Roll and Cover Pattern Block Mats in our shop! Getting…
Kids love learning about space – planets, moons, rockets – you name it. This print-and-play kids’ bingo game helps little astronauts memorize the names and characteristics of the eight planets in our solar system, plus our favorite satellite in the sky: the moon! Grab your copy below! Ready for even more science fun!? Grab our…
Nothing screams “Easter” quite like colorful eggs! This playful alphabet activity adds plenty of fun to letter practice. Grab your printable below and then hop over and grab our Ultimate Preschool Activity Pack for more ABC (and math!) fun! Getting Ready To prep the alphabet activity, I simply printed off the alphabet sheet (below) and…
There’s just something about the colors of the rainbow that make projects seem a little happier, don’t you think?! These 25 rainbow activities for kids are sure to bring smiles as children play along with fun and colorful math, science and literacy projects. For more STEM-related activities, check out our Epic STEM Bundle in our shop! Rainbow Activities…
Sound boxes are a great way to build phonemic awareness with new readers because they encourage children to focus on one sound at a time and then blend those sounds together to make a word. Snag your sound boxes below and then grab our Phonological Awareness Warm Ups so you have everything you need to…
Being able to identify beginning sounds in words is an important skill, especially for learning to read and write. This St. Patrick’s Day beginning sound match is a great game for early readers! Kids will love connecting initial sounds to their written letters in a fun, playful way. For more preschool activities, check out our best-selling Ultimate Preschool…
Need a playful 2D shape game for kids? You’re in the right spot. This entertaining monster shape game gives children practice with shape recognition AND graphing at the same time. This shape activity is double the fun! For more shapes fun, check out our Pattern Block Mats in our shop! Getting Ready The shape game…
Pattern blocks mats are a great way to teach kids about shapes, counting, sorting, reasoning, symmetry… even fractions! These simple Valentine’s pattern block mats are an awesome math challenge for kids. Just print them out and start building. Grab the freebie below and then snag more Patter Block Mats in our shop! This post contains…
The final countdown to Easter has officially begun. I’m not sure who is more excited for our family egg hunt – my kids or ME. To get into the spirit, we’re spending the week playing Easter-themed math, reading and science activities. Take a peek at what’s in store by checking out this roundup of…
This simple twist on the classic sink or float kids’ science experiment uses one of children’s favorite things (candy!) to step up the cool science factor. Just grab a handful of different types of treats, print the record sheet (below) and get ready for some scientific fun. Kids will love making and testing their sweet…
Looking for St. Patrick’s Day activities your students will beg to play over and over again?!
When I saw classic Valentine’s Day candy hearts with letters instead of words, I knew I could use them for multi-age learning with a sweet sight word activity. My 2.5 year-old is obsessed with his name and my 5 year-old, A, loves working on sight words. These candy letter hearts were a sweet way to practice…
When Easter is over, what do you do with those extra plastic eggs? Instead of tucking them back into storage, keep them out for this hands-on word family game! See the surprisingly simple step-by-step below and then request an invite to our 4 week course, The Reading Roadmap, so you can get the proven, ready-to-deploy…
‘Tis the season for all things warm and fuzzy! To get into the Valentine’s Day spirit, I was excited to round up 30 of my favorite heart activities for kids. The mega list includes fun math games, science experiments, crafts projects and recipes children will love. Grab the freebie below! Want more activities? Join The…
Do you love Easter but loathe the post-egg hunt sugar crash too?! Every year at about this time, I start brainstorming non-candy Easter basket stuffers. I’m all for festive-colored sweet treats (Cadbury Cream eggs are my absolute fave!) but I also like the fun to last. I hope you enjoy my non-candy Easter basket picks…
Whether you’re a super fan of the movie Frozen or you’re just on the hunt for some wintery science projects kids will love, these 20 Frozen science experiments are sure to melt your heart. Whip up ice that’s hot to the touch, melt Elsa’s frozen hands, make some fizzy ice castles and more. Get inspired below and then…
With St. Patrick’s Day quickly approaching, this fun leprechaun-inspired word family sort is a must-try. Kids will love playing with gold (who can blame them?!) and YOU’LL love that they’re practicing important reading skills. To make it easier for you to get EVERY student bigger results, the freebie comes in TWO versions so you can…
These simple, structured poetry pages make it easy to squeeze in poetry practice this spring. They’re perfect for a mini poetry unit, writing center or whole class activity! Also, don’t forget to spice up students’ writing with our Writing Center Starter Kit! Getting Ready To prep for our mini spring poetry unit, I simply printed…
Making patterns is an important math concept for kids to know – and what better way to learn them than through conversation heart patterns!? When I told my 5 year-old, A, that she would be making patterns using classic Valentine’s conversation hearts, she couldn’t wait to get started. A loved sorting the different colored hearts,…
It’s time to pull out some fun Valentine’s Day centers and this alphabet match is a must-try. Grab the freebie below and then snag our Ultimate Preschool Activity Pack in our shop and keep the learning going! Getting Ready Like our Valentine’s Day beginning sound puzzles, these 26 different puppy and heart matching pieces are…
If you’re looking for first grade centers your students will beg to repeat, you’ve come to the right spot! Playdough to Plato is all-in on helping you save time, stay inspired and get bigger teaching results so we pulled together some of our favorite first grade centers in one spot right here. Just click one…
If you’re looking for kindergarten centers your students will beg to repeat, you’ve come to the right spot! Playdough to Plato is all-in on helping you save time, stay inspired and get bigger teaching results so we pulled together some of our favorite kindergarten centers in one spot right here. Just click one of the…
If you’re looking for pre-kindergarten centers your students will beg to repeat, you’ve come to the right spot! Playdough to Plato is all-in on helping you save time, stay inspired and get bigger teaching results so we pulled together some of our favorite pre-kindergarten centers in one spot right here. Your students will love switching…
Sight words like THE, FOR, and TO make up a *huge* percentage of the text kids read, so memorizing them is a great way to increase students’ reading fluency. And these print-and-go sight word games make it extra fun for kids to practice them! Since they’re editable, you can easily work on any words under…
Want a DIY, taste-safe paint recipe for kids? You’ve come to the right spot! This simple homemade flour paint recipe is surprisingly easy to make and keeps the kids entertained for hours. Plus, as a huge bonus, it’s safe for kids to put in their mouths – making it perfect for even the youngest artists! Snag…
Classroom management is a critical piece of any successful school year. Students must know how to wait their turn, work out conflicts, stay on task – the list goes on. There are so many components teachers need to orchestrate well in order for learning to happen. Get organized then hop over to become a VIP…
If you’re on the hunt for a motivating alphabet activity for Valentine’s Day, you’re in the right spot! This playful heart game is a guaranteed win. Grab the freebie below and then snag our best-selling Ultimate Preschool Activity Pack in our shop for more playful learning! Getting Ready To prep, I simply printed the…
ABC games are a fun, hands-on way to teach kids the names and sounds of letters. This roundup of 50 ABC games includes favorite finds from across the web. Whether you’re looking for a super-active game or you’d like an easy download you can print and play, this list has you covered. Then, hop over to become a…
In this Skittles Rainbow kids’ science experiment, we used candy from my daughter’s Halloween stash to create a beautiful rainbow in a jar. It was so easy and fun my 4 year old didn’t mind sacrificing a little bit of her candy in the name of science. Follow the simple step-by-step below and then snag…
These must-try playdough mats are a squishy, hands-on way to develop kids’ fine motor skills while they practice upper and lowercase letter formation, letter sounds, 2D shapes, counting and writing the numbers 1 to 10. They’re the perfect combination of fun and learning! Grab your pack in our shop! And for more fun, snag our Ultimate…
Looking for some fun St. Patrick’s Day activities with a math, science and literacy focus? You’ve come to the right spot. We’ve pulled together 25 of our favorite St. Patrick’s Day activities for kids in one spot. We hope your little leprechauns love them too! For more activities, join The Plato Pack and get unlimited…
We always have so much fun with counting cards! These snow counting cards give kids hands-on practice reading and counting the numbers 1 to 10. Snag your activity and then hop over and grab our Number Formation Pack for more math fun! Getting Ready Prep for these counting cards are simple. You just need to print,…
These 20 motivating winter activities are perfect for pre-K and kindergarten! Use them as math and literacy centers, early finisher activities, morning tubs… the sky’s the limit. Whether you’re putting together a winter unit, or just want to step up math and literacy learning, this Winter Activity Pack is a must. Grab your set in our shop…
Action dice are such a fun rainy day activity or brain break idea! Use these free action dice to get out some serious wiggles. Preschoolers and kindergarteners will love rolling the cubes and seeing what animal action they’ll perform next. For more fun on rainy days, snag our Ultimate Preschool Activity Pack in our shop!…
This Reindeer Coverall activity is a fun and festive way to help students identify numbers, as well as combine dots to add. I love using coverall games with my students because they can be used as a partner or individual math station. Snag your activity and then hop over and grab our super fun Number…
There’s something magical about growing crystals – whether you’re growing crystal names or growing crystal trees. No matter how many times we’ve waited for the stunning structures to appear, the surprise at what has grown never disappoints. This crystal tree demonstration is no exception. The surprisingly simple experiment is the perfect addition to our top-selling Super Cool Science…
If you’re looking for a fun way to teach kids number recognition, counting, one-to-one correspondence, number writing and even beginning addition this holiday season, you’ve come to the right spot. These festive Christmas tree counting cards are a motivating, hands-on way to tackle the numbers 1 to 10. This activity is the perfect compliment to…
Groundhog Day is just around the corner and this pack makes it easy to add some motivating, groundhog-themed math and literacy centers to your lesson plans. Students will practice letter sounds, sight words, ten frames, graphing, 2D shapes and so much more. The set is perfect for pre-k, kindergarten or first grade.
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND:
–> 1-20 Counting Clip Cards. Work on ten frames and counting from 1 to 20.
–> Roll and Colors. Practice immediately recognizing the numbers 1 to 6.
–> Roll, ADD and Color. Easily differentiate for kids who are ready to start working on addition.
–> This or That. Compare two numbers and color the one that’s bigger. 3 levels for easy differentiation.
–> Groundhog Shapes. Learn 2D shape names and practice graphing.
–> Groundhog Predictions. Make predictions and work on graphing.
–> Alphabet Groundhogs. Practice upper and lowercase pairs.
–> Alphabet Puzzles. Match up each letter with a word that starts with it.
–> Alphabet Spin. Spin a letter and color a word that starts with it.
–> EDITABLE Don’t Wake the Groundhog Sight Word Game. Work on reading and writing any words under the sun.
–> Groundhog Day Magic. Make your sight words magically appear.
–> 2 Story Starters. Build students’ creativity as you work on writing.
–> If I Were a Groundhog… Stretch kids’ imaginations while they practice writing.
These delicious-looking gingerbread cookies will make identifying and sorting digraphs fun for little learners! They are a perfect addition to holiday centers or morning tubs. When you’re done, hop on over and grab our awesome Vowel Team Centers for more word work! Getting Ready The prep for this gingerbread digraph activity was minimal. I simply…
Whether you’re a teacher who’s looking for a handmade gift students can give to their families or you’re a parent who needs a guaranteed keepsake family members will love, this roundup of 20 awesome gifts kids can make are sure to be a hit. For more awesomeness, become a VIP Plato Pack member so you can get all of…
This easy-prep Thanksgiving money activity is a playful way to practice counting a collection of coins. Scroll down to grab your freebie and then make sure to hop over and snag our Place Value Cover Up for more math fun! Getting Ready Prepping this Thanksgiving money activity was quick and easy! I printed the Thanksgiving…
Little engineers will love these 25 LEGO activities. They’re hands-on, motivating ways to practice math, literacy, engineering… even science! So grab your bucket of bricks and get ready for some serious LEGO learning fun. And for more fun, check out our Epic STEM Challenge Bundle! This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Getting Ready Before jumping in…
‘Tis the season for Santa Claus, jingle bells and sweet treats. I love it! This go-to Christmas Activity Pack includes 23 elf-approved math and literacy activities bundled together in one easy instant download. It’s perfect for Pre-K and Kindergarten. Grab the printable below and then hop over to become a VIP Plato Pack member so you can get all…
These 25 Christmas STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) projects are packed with Santa-approved fun and learning! Build a jingle bell maze with LEGOS, design ornaments that actually light up, play with printable North Pole Dominoes and so much more. The STEAM Kids’ Christmas eBook is sure to keep little elves entertained and learning all December long. Grab…
This printable Christmas tree number match up is a fun, low prep way to work on number recognition, subitizing, counting, ten frames, and twenty frames with Pre-K and Kindergarten students this winter! Snag your activity and then hop over and grab our Number Formation Pack in our shop! Getting Ready To prep this number match…
These 20 Halloween science experiments for kids are sure to get little ghosts and goblins excited. Make tea bag ghosts really fly, whip up a batch of dancing Frankenworms and use candy to make a magically growing pumpkin. There are so many spook-tacular science experiments your kids will BEG to repeat! Try some of your favorite…
Get ready for some seriously fun learning! These 14 fall centers are perfect for kindergarten or first grade and include print-and-play math AND literacy stations. Grab the printable below and then hop over to become a VIP Plato Pack member so you can get all of the tools, strategies and support you need to reach…
Tis’ the season for all things orange! There are SO MANY super fun pumpkin activities and we’re excited to pass along our favorites from across the web. This fall-themed roundup includes pumpkin-themed math, literacy and science projects your kids will LOVE. If you’re looking for more, hop over to become a VIP Plato Pack member so…
Nothing screams fall quite like apples, am I right? These 16 motivating apple activities make it fun to practice literacy, math, science and STEM. And the best part is that your kindergarten and first grade students will LOVE every single one of them! Snag your jumbo-sized apple pack in our shop or on Teachers Pay…
The title of this ABC game really says it all! These easy prep alphabet stamping sheets are a fun and simple way to practice letter recognition or stretch kids to pair upper and lowercase combinations. Grab your copy below and then hop over and snag our best-selling Ultimate Preschool Activity Pack in our shop! This…
These alphabet geoboard challenges build problem solving and design skills while working on geometry, counting, perimeter, angles, comparing, scaling AND letter recognition at the same time.
They’re jam packed with learning!
Just print the cards on cardstock, cut them apart, and grab a geoboard and rubber band set. Kids will love building all 26 uppercase letters and their 26 lowercase pairs.
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND
–> 2 versions of uppercase letter cards (easier + harder)
–> 2 versions of lowercase letter cards (easier + harder)
–> Record sheets
–> A bonus challenge asking kids to build 4 geoboard designs of their own.
You can easily stretch the activity for kids who are ready for a challenge by giving them the set of harder challenges or simplify it for students who are new to geoboards by pulling out the easier one.
As a bonus, the set also includes record sheets and challenge worksheets for kids who are ready for a next step.
Graphs of the week are a valuable way to teach students how to create, read and analyze graphs.
This mega bundle provides 5 pocket chart graphs for each month so kids can practice data analysis all year long.
They’re great to use as morning work or quick whole group lessons!
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND:
–> EDITABLE student cards that make it easy to print personalized pocket chart cards for every child in class.
–> 5 pocket chart graphs for each month.
–> 5 follow up record sheets for each month.
These 18 editable holiday sight word board games are a huge time and money saver! Type your unique word list once and the words pop into the right spot on every single game.
Use it with any word list under the sun: sight words, word families, themed holiday words, classmates’ names… the sky’s the limit! Kids love that they’re fun – grown ups love that they’re ready to play!
Whether you’re in need of ready to go word work activities, literacy centers or fun spelling practice , this pack has you covered.
The games make practice reading, spelling and writing words so motivating.
EASIEST PREP EVER
The sight word game boards couldn’t get any simpler to prep. Just print the activity you want kids to work on, grab one or two school supplies like playing pieces and dice, and you’re all set. Easy peasy!
EASILY DIFFERENTIATE WORD LISTS
The sight word board games are incredibly easy to differentiate so you can give kids at different reading levels “just right” practice. Type in your word list for your first level of readers, and print the activity you want your kids to play.
Hop back to the word list and swap out the words for your next level of readers. The new words will automatically load into the correct spot on all of the activities.
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND
The 18 editable sight word board games are guaranteed fun for kids!
The pack includes ready to play board games and coordinating follow up record sheets for tons of holidays:
–> New Year’s Dash
–> President’s Day Run
–> Groundhog Scoot
–> Valentine’s Day Zip
–> Leprechaun Scramble
–> Easter Hustle
–> Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
–> July 4th Hustle
–> Columbus Day Race
–> Halloween Dart
–> Veterans Day Bustle
–> Thanksgiving Charge
–> Hanukkah Sprint
–> Santa Scurry
PLUS 4 BONUS SEASONAL GAMES
–> Spring Scramble
–> Summer Splash
–> Fall Shuffle
–> Winter Surge
These 46 end of year awards challenge kids to dram BIG and celebrate their greatness. Instead of the traditional “super reader” or “math whiz” – type of certificates, this version includes FUTURE OCCUPATION awards. Students will love finding out what you predict they’ll become! Snag your set in our shop or on Teachers Pay Teachers!…
Looking for a motivating way to practice letters and numbers?! These pattern block challenges are a MUST!
The print and play cards have kids build all 26 uppercase letters, their 26 lowercase pairs PLUS the numbers 0 to 20.
Students will have so much fun that they won’t even realize they’re working on problem solving, geometry, math vocabulary… even beginning fractions!
To make it easy for you to differentiate, there are TWO versions of the activity:
-> For Pre-K or beginning Kindergarten, have students build the letters and numbers directly on the full size mats.
-> For later Kindergarten and First Grade, stretch students by giving them the mini versions of the pattern block designs so they have to look at the image and then recreate a real-life replica. They’ll practice shape recognition, of course, but they also work on their design, engineering, problem solving and scaling skills too. By adding a little extra dose of thinking, they magnify their STEM skills.
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND…
BEGINNING VERSION –
–> 2 versions of uppercase full size mats (in color + black and white)
–> 2 versions of lowercase full size mats (in color + black and white)
–> 2 versions of 1-10 full size mats (in color + black and white)
ADVANCED VERSION-
–> 2 versions of uppercase letter task cards (in color + black and white)
–> 2 versions of lowercase letter task cards (in color + black and white)
–> 2 versions of 0-20 number task cards (in color + black and white)
–> Record sheets
–> A bonus challenge asking kids to pick a number or letter and find ANOTHER way to build it.
-> The set even includes record sheets and challenge worksheets for kids who are ready for a next step.
Whether you use Daily Three, math groups or something else entirely, these editable math center labels make it so easy to customize a station rotation that’s a perfect fit for your classroom.
First up?! Get to work customizing your center cards.
The set includes 48 EDITABLE center cards! (You can check out the complete list in the product description below.)
PLUS, you’ll receive 20 editable color group labels (12 shape groups + 8 color groups).
Or, if you prefer, type your own names onto the set of customizable group labels.
Because the set is completely customizable, the options are limitless!
AND, as a fun bonus, you’ll also get customizable student labels so you can personalize a pocket chart of their math groups too.
The editable math center labels will take your rotations to a whole new level of organization.
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND:
–> Addition
–> Base ten blocks
–> Board Games
–> Calendar
–> Card Games
–> Comparing
–> Computers
–> Counting
–> Counting bears
–> Dice
–> Dominoes
–> Estimation
–> Fact Families
–> Fractions
–> Geometry
–> Graphing
–> iPad
–> LEGOS
–> Magnetic Numbers
–> Math Facts
–> Math journal
–> Math links
–> Measurement
–> Meet with the teacher (6 versions)
–> Money
–> Number line
–> Pattern blocks
–> Playdough
–> Popsicle Sticks
–> Puzzles
–> Reading math books
–> Shapes
–> Smart Board
–> Sorting
–> Spinner Games
–> Subtraction
–> Surprise
–> Tallying
–> Temperature
–> Ten frames
–> Time
–> Unifix cubes
–> Weight
There’s nothing quite as intriguing as cracking secret codes, so this activity is a must-grab!
As students use their cipher wheel to decode the words, they’ll be having so much fun that they won’t even realize that they’re working on beginning coding skills they can use to write computer codes later.
And the best part is that you can practice any words under the sun because the set includes an EDITABLE version!
Practice spelling words, sight word lists, classmates’ names… the sky’s the limit!
One of my favorite weekly traditions was pulling out our jumbo-sized pocket chart so students could complete a whole class graph. That’s why I am SO excited about our newest activity pack: a MEGA pack of weekly graphs you can use ALL YEAR LONG. Scroll below and then become a VIP Plato Pack member so…
Looking for farm activities your students will beg to play over and over again?!
This print and play pack includes 17 motivating ways to teach phonics, word families, sight words, number concept, 2D shapes and so much more.
The farm activities are easy to differentiate, making them perfect for kindergarten and first grade!
Scroll down to see a list of what’s inside this jam packed instant download!
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND:
LITERACY CENTERS
The mega pack also includes literacy centers that make it so easy to differentiate. Stretch activities for your strong readers and break down the activities for your struggling kiddos.
–> Alphabet Coops. Such a motivating way to work on letter recognition and upper and lowercase pairing.
–> Letter Sound Puzzles. Find the letter that starts each word. The set even includes digraphs!
–> Rhyming Puzzles. Find the matching words.
–> Match Up. Sound out 16 pairs of CVC words.
–> EDITABLE Sight Word Game. Race to the barn as you read and write sight words along the way.
–> EDITABLE Hide and Seek. Read the words to find out what’s hiding underneath. Then write the words in the right spot on your sheet!
–> EDITABLE Sight Word Puzzles. Find the pairs of words and then spell them on your sheet.
–> 3 Story Starters. Get kids writing with fun story prompts.
MATH CENTERS
The set also includes math activities teaching critical skills including counting, number writing, patterns and 2D shapes.
–> 1-20 Ten Frame Dab. Read the number and then fill your ten frame with that many dots.
–> Color by Ten Frame. Pick a ten frame and color the number that matches!
–> Base 10 Clip Cards. Practice counting and building numbers 1-120 with base ten blocks.
–> Farm Patterns. Create AB, ABB, ABCD, AABB, AAB and ABC patterns.
–> Shape Spin and Color. Spin a 2D shape, name it and then color it.
–> Write and Wipe Counting Cards. Work on number recognition, counting on from a given number and one to one correspondence.
–> Write and Wipe Addition Cards. Write and solve farm-themed addition problems.
–> Write and Wipe Number Bond Cards. Then stretch students to find the missing number in each farm number bond.
THERE ARE 17 FARM ACTIVITIES IN ALL!
Whether you’re prepping a farm unit or just need motivating ways to teach STEM, math, science, reading and writing skills, this farm MEGA pack is a must-try. These activities are yours when you become a VIP Plato Pack member. Just join, print, and play! SO EASY TO DIFFERENTIATE As always, the activities are designed for…
The apple activities are easy to differentiate, making them perfect for kindergarten and first grade!
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND:
COMMUNITY BUILDING
One of my favorite activities in the bunch is a powerful anti-bullying activity that shows how harmful teasing, taunting and excluding can be.
LITERACY CENTERS
The mega pack also includes literacy centers that make it so easy to differentiate. Stretch activities for your strong readers and break down the activities for your struggling kiddos.
–> Alphabet Apples. Such a motivating way to work on letter recognition and upper and lowercase pairing.
–> Letter Sound Puzzles. Find the letter that starts each word.
–> Rhyming Clip Cards. Find the matching words.
–> Match Up. Sound out 16 pairs of CVC words.
–> EDITABLE Sight Word Game. Race to the apple stand as you read and write sight words along the way.
–> EDITABLE Hide and Seek. Read the words to find out what’s hiding underneath. Then write the words in the right spot on your sheet!
–> EDITABLE Sight Word Puzzles. Find the pairs of words and then spell them on your sheet.
–> 3 Story Starters. Get kids writing with fun story prompts.
MATH CENTERS
The set also includes math activities teaching critical skills including counting, number writing, patterns, shapes and graphing.
–> 1-20 Ten Frame Dab. Read the number and then fill your ten frame with that many dots.
–> Color by Ten Frame. Pick a ten frame and color the number that matches!
–> Base 10 Puzzles. Practice counting and building numbers 1-100 with base ten blocks.
–> Apple Patterns. Create AB, ABB, ABCD, AABB, AAB and ABC patterns.
–> Shape Graphs. Spin a 2D shape, name it and then graph it. What shape reaches the top first?
–> Roll and Add 1-10. Roll a dice, write the number and solve the addition problem. It’s a motivating way to practice adding +1 to +10.
THERE ARE 15 APPLE ACTIVITIES IN ALL!
These back to school activities will keep kids engaged and learning all month long! The mega pack includes 15 math and literacy centers.
The back to school set is perfect for kindergarten and first grade.
Scroll down to take a peek at all of the exciting fun ahead!
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND:
LITERACY
–> Rhyming Clip Cards. Clip the word that rhymes!
–> Match Up. Sound out 16 pairs of CVC words.
–> Alphabet Glue. Motivate students to work on letter recognition and upper and lowercase pairing.
–> Letter Sound Puzzles. Solve playful puzzles by matching letters to words that start with them.
–> EDITABLE Hide and Seek. Playfully practice sight words, alphabet letters, classmate names… anything under the sun!
–> EDITABLE Back to School Sight Word Race. Race to the school as you read and write sight words, word families, classmates’ names… you pick!
–> 3 Story Starters. Get kids writing with fun story prompts.
MATH
–> Counting Clip Cards. Reinforce the numbers 1 to 20 by practicing counting on and number recognition.
–> Spin to 20. Work on counting, number recognition and ten frames at the same time!
–> Color by Ten Frame. Motivate kids to build number recognition from 1-20!
–> Making 10 Challenge Cards and Review Sheet. How many more do you need to make 10?
–> 2 Roll and Cover Pattern Block Mats. Race to cover the pattern block mat and practice number recognition OR addition along the way.
–> Subtracting from 10. Roll the dice, subtract the number that lands on top and write the problem you created.
–> Subtraction Color Up. Race against your partner to solve the most subtraction problems.
–> Spinning Shapes. Work on 2D shapes and graphing with a playful spinning game!
These editable schedule cards help kids keep track of what’s already happened during the school day and anticipate what’s coming next.
Since the 60 editable schedule cards are customizable, you can easily change the activity names. Just click on the text box and type in a new one!
Ready to work on telling time? Post your favorite type of clock next to the name of each activity. The set includes three versions: digital, analog and a combination of both. They’re all editable too!
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND:
The 60 editable schedule cards are customizable so you can easily change the activity names. You’ll find one card for each of the following events:
–> Art
–> Assembly
–> Birthday
–> Buddies
–> Calendar
–> Class Meeting
–> Clean Up
–> Circle Time
–> Craft
–> Daily 5
–> Dance Party
–> Dismissal
–> Drill (4 versions)
–> Field Trip
–> Free Choice
–> Gym
–> Journals
–> Library
–> Lunch
–> Math
–> Math Centers
–> Morning Work
–> Music
–> Pack Up
–> Party
–> P.E.
–> Pictures
–> Phonics
–> Play Time (2 versions)
–> Poetry
–> Quiet Time
–> Reading (3 versions)
–> Recess (3 versions)
–> Science
–> Science Centers
–> Smart Board
–> Show and Tell
–> Snack
–> Social Studies
–> STEM
–> Surprise
–> Visitor (2 versions)
–> Tablets
–> Technology
–> Word Work (4 versions)
–> Worship
–> Writing (2 versions)
PLUS 3 TYPES OF CLOCKS:
–> Analog
–> Digital
–> Both analog and digital
Check out all of the cards included in this set below.
These bright and colorful alphabet posters are the perfect addition to your classroom or homeschool!
They’re a helpful tool for Pre-K, kindergarten and first grade students who are learning beginning sounds because they can easily match the upper and lowercase alphabet letter to a familiar word that starts with it.
You can even print multiple sheets on a page to make flashcards students can take home for review.
Get ready to add a fun pop of color to your walls!
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND:
–> 26 alphabet posters featuring uppercase and lowercase letters and an image to go along with the letter
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Looking for St. Patrick’s Day activities your students will beg to play over and over again?!
This print and play pack includes 13 motivating ways to teach alphabet letters, word families, sight words, number concept, graphing, making ten and so much more.
The St. Patrick’s Day activities are easy to differentiate, making them perfect for pre-K and kindergarten!
Check out all the fun details below.
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND:
LITERACY
–> Alphabet Puzzles. A playful way to work on letter sounds.
–> Rhyming Puzzles. Find the matching words.
–> Perfect Pairs. Sound out 16 pairs of CVC words.
–> EDITABLE Gold Rush Sight Word Game. Race to the gold as you read and write sight words along the way.
–> EDITABLE Leprechaun Words. Write your word list in a St. Patrick’s Day tray!
–> 3 Story Starters. Get kids writing with fun story prompts.
MATH
The set also includes math activities teaching critical skills including counting, number writing, patterns, shapes and graphing.
–> 1-20 Ten Frame Dab. Read the number and then fill your ten frame with that many dots.
–> Shamrock Ten Frames. Spin a number and color the shamrock ten frame to match.
–> Making 10 Challenge Cards and Review Sheet. How many more do you need to make 10?
–> Cut and Paste Patterns. Solve AB, AAB and ABC patterns.
–> Leprechaun Shapes. Spin a shape, name it and graph it. What shape reaches the top first?
–> Counting Clip Cards. Count the St. Patrick’s Day objects and clip the matching number from 1-12.
Learning how to rhyme is an important step toward reading. It teaches kids to notice patterns in words, break words into parts and incorporate rhythm when they read with expression later. This rhyming pack includes eight of my favorite ways to teach kids how to rhyme. The activities are flexible enough to use with one student or 28 – making the…
Groundhog Day is just around the corner and this pack makes it easy to add some motivating, groundhog-themed math and literacy centers to your lesson plans. Students will practice letter sounds, sight words, ten frames, graphing, 2D shapes and so much more. The set is perfect for pre-k, kindergarten or first grade. Snag your pack in our…
Gingerbread activities are always a hit with kids and this batch of literacy and math games is no exception.
Pre-K and kindergarten students will love the 13 motivating activities including alphabet puzzles, counting activities, sight word games, graphing sheets, pattern cards, addition and subtraction activities and more.
Check out all the fun details below!
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND:
LITERACY
–> Alphabet Gumdrops. Such a motivating way to work on letter recognition and upper and lowercase pairing.
–> Beginning Sound Puzzles. Solve playful puzzles by matching letters to words that start with them.
–> Gingerbread Families. Practice word families by brainstorming three at a time.
–> EDITABLE Gumdrop Words. Make sight words magically appear on gumdrops!
–> EDITABLE Sight Word Race. Race around the game board reading and writing sight words!
–> Story Starters. Get kids writing with fun story prompts.
MATH
–> 1 to 20 Clip Cards. A fun counting, number recognition and fine motor activity in one.
–> Roll a Gingerbread Man. Practice the numbers 1 to 6 with a playful dice game.
–> Colorful Numbers. A motivating way to work on number writing.
–> Gumdrop Patterns. Practice AB, AAB, ABB, ABC and AABB patterns with a holiday twist.
–> Shape Graphs. Flick the spinner, name the shape and graph it. What shape reaches the top first?
–> Gumdrop Write and Wipe Addition Cards. How many gumdrops do you have in all?
–> Subtracting from Ten. Roll the die and take away that many gumdrops. How many are left?
Our super popular alphabet, fine motor and preschool math packs bundled together for an easy (and DISCOUNTED!) bundle.
Get ready to add a huge dose of fun to your alphabet centers! These 23 fun, motivating alphabet games teach kids critical skills including letter names, letter sounds, ABC sequencing, letter formation and uppercase-lowercase pairing. Use them as literacy centers, small group activities, morning work or homeschool activities. There are so many possibilities! Grab your…
Whether you use Daily Five, reading groups or something else entirely, these editable literacy center labels make it *so easy* to customize a station rotation that’s a perfect fit for your classroom. Grab your set in our shop or on Teachers Pay Teachers! Then, speaking of literacy, try out our awesome Emergent Readers Bundle to…
Whether you use Daily Five, reading groups or something else entirely, these editable literacy center labels make it so easy to customize a station rotation that’s a perfect fit for your classroom.
First up?! Get to work customizing your center cards.
The set includes 28 editable center cards including read alone, read around the room, sight word games, phonics, listening center and more.
PLUS, you’ll receive 20 editable color group labels (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, brown and pink + 12 animals).
Or, if you prefer, type your own names onto the set of customizable group labels.
Because the set is completely customizable, the options are limitless!
AND, as a fun bonus, you’ll also get customizable labels for students’ book boxes so you can personalize them too.
The editable literacy center labels will take your rotations to a whole new level of organization.
Looking for a motivating sight word activity for kids?! This is a must-try! It’s a clever way to turn kids’ love of technology into a screen free activity that helps them practice any words under the sun – word families, sight word lists, names… even alphabet letters! For more exciting sight word practice, snag our best-selling Editable Sight…
Do you spend countless hours hunting down “good fit” word work activities and literacy centers for each of your reading groups? Word work is an amazing way to take students’ reading to the next level because it gives kids a chance to play with words – breaking them apart, putting them back together, reading and writing them, sorting…
These 15 editable word work board games are a huge time and money saver! Whether you’re in need of ready to go word work activities, literacy centers or fun spelling practice, this pack has you covered. Just type in your unique word list once and the words pop into the right spot on every single game….
These 15 editable word work board games are a huge time and money saver! Type your unique word list once and the words pop into the right spot on every single game.
Whether you’re in need of ready to go word work activities, literacy centers or fun spelling practice, this pack has you covered.
Use it with any word list under the sun: sight words, word families, themed words, classmates’ names…the sky’s the limit! Kids love that they’re fun – grown ups love that they’re ready to play!
The games make practice reading, spelling and writing words so motivating.
EASIEST PREP EVER
The word work game boards couldn’t get any simpler to prep. Just print the activity you want kids to work on, grab one or two school supplies like playing pieces and dice, and you’re all set. Easy peasy!
EASILY DIFFERENTIATE WORD LISTS
The word work game boards are incredibly easy to differentiate so you can give kids at different reading levels “just right” practice. Type in your word list for your first level of readers, and print the activity you want your kids to play.
Hop back to the word list and swap out the words for your next level of readers. The new words will automatically load into the correct spot on all of the activities.
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND:
The 15 editable board games are guaranteed fun for kids!
The pack includes ready to play board games and coordinating follow up record sheets:
–> Unicorn Race
–> Construction Site
–> Scuba Dive
–> Forest Hike
–> Monster Mash
–> The Farm
–> Car Race
–> Firefighter Dash
–> Space Race
–> School Carnival
–> Flower Garden
–> Police Chase
–> Basketball Swoosh
–> Treasure Hunt
–> Snow Day
These STEM challenge cards are the perfect addition to your favorite building block center (LEGOS, wooden blocks, DUPLOS… you name it!)
Kids will love using real world pictures as inspiration to build 11 common objects each season!
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND:
SPRING-> kite, tree, butterfly, flower, rain boots, watering can, umbrella, bunny, garden trowel, bird, duckling
SUMMER-> popsicle, beach ball, sea star, crab, sailboat, sunglasses, strawberry, shell, soccer ball, fish, sand castle
FALL-> maple leaf, scarecrow, spider, bat, apple pie, candy corn, pumpkin, apple, squirrel, black cat, tractor
WINTER-> mittens, snowflake, pine cone, sled, evergreen tree, gift box, cocoa mug, rose, gingerbread man, penguin, polar bear
The STEM challenge cards are a great way to help kids develop abstract thinking, design, engineering and building skills!
Grab your set (below) and then hop over and snag our Famous Landmark Cards too!
Bring light, sound and heat alive for kids with 10 hands-on and motivating science centers and activities. Study light, sound, heat, refraction, reflection, transparent, translucent, opaque, volume and pitch.
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND:
–> 10 posters
–> Interactive heat, light and sound flap book
–> Name that energy clip cards
–> Paper cup phone science center and record sheet
–> Straw pan flute science center and record sheet
–> Loud or soft dauber sheet
–> Water magic science center and record sheet
–> All about light activity sheet
–> Is it transparent? dauber sheet
–> The speed of heat science center and record sheet
Such an easy way to add some hands-on, super cool science to your home or classroom!
I totally geek out on genius teaching tips! You too?! This batch of brilliant teacher hacks is sure to make your school days run more smoothly. After you check out these awesome tips, become a VIP Plato Pack member so you can get all of the tools, strategies and support you need to reach ALL of…
