Excellence-driven Pre-K, Kindergarten, & First Grade Teachers Your search for ALL the training & tools for playful Science of Reading instruction stops here. Ready to fill your teacher bag with everything you need to help EVERY student learn to read? HAVE YOU BEEN… Left to fend for yourself? And border-line panicking over the growing complexity…
You don’t need to be a reading specialist to be an exceptional reading teacher. All you need are the scientifically proven tools & training that make learning to read inevitable for every child. If you’re a pre-K, kindergarten, or first grade teacher who wants to finally feel confident about your reading instruction, you’ve come to…
Sometimes you just have to jump in and learn by doing. Centers that have hands-on learning are the BEST way to do just that. When children can engage and immerse themselves in a skill they’re working on, the more they’ll be motivated to take pride in their education and continue to grow a love of…
This amazing-smelling green apple playdough recipe uses only two ingredients and makes a soft, stretchy, silky dough your kids will love. The no-cook playdough recipe is great for kids to make from beginning to end – no measuring, no boiling water, no messy clean up. When you’re done, grab our playdough mats to have fun…
We love playdough recipes and activities! With fall just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to whip up a batch of oh-so-yummy green apple playdough and get some hands-on number practice. These free apple playdough mats are a perfect preschool math activity for fall. This is one fall activity you won’t want to miss! When you’re…
Summer is arriving and so are strawberries picked straight from the garden. This sweet-smelling strawberry playdough recipe will have you craving those delicious little berries. So make sure you have a few on hand, because your kiddos will be asking for them once this homemade playdough gets into their little hands. I know mine were! When you’re done…
This apple pie playdough recipe will have you craving a slice of warm ooey-gooey apple goodness. With my oldest going off to kindergarten, I was not looking forward to the end of summer, but this sweet and spicy smelling apple pie playdough recipe had me looking forward to my favorite season before it was even done cooking….
This simple, two-ingredient ice cream playdough recipe looks and smells good enough to eat. Well, guess what? You can! My kiddos have never been more excited to get their hands on the dough as they were this homemade playdough recipe and I can see why. For more playdough fun, check out our awesome playdough mats…
Playdough kits: I’m addicted to making them and the kids are addicted to playing with them. For an upcoming family trip to the beach, I decided to surprise the kiddos with an ocean-themed playdough and a bounty of pirate-themed items to play with during the visit. Cranky kids, tired from a long day at the…
Kids will learn common digraphs in no time with these cute playdough mats. They are easy to prepare and make an awesome word work station or literacy center. This playdough digraph activity is the perfect complement to our popular Digraph Activity Pack! Grab your download below! And for more playdough fun, check out our awesome…
I’ve tested a lot of different playdough recipes – cooked and uncooked, scented and not… but this one is my hands-down favorite because it comes out bright and squishy every time. The one pot playdough recipe requires a few minutes of stovetop cooking, but I promise it’s worth the step. Most squishy no-cook playdough recipes…
Spring has sprung a little early in our area and we’ve been celebrating this amazing-smelling rainbow playdough. To make it, simply add a packet of Kool-Aid to our delightfully squishy One-Pot Playdough Recipe. Voila! You have Kool-Aid playdough! I’ve tried a few Kool-Aid playdough recipes before and they all came out a little off – either too…
Nothing says “Valentine’s Day” like chocolate, candy and flowers – the inspiration for our four lovely scented playdough recipes. (We promise they will have you wishing Valentine’s Day came more than once a year.) These Valentine’s Day playdough recipes are quick to whip up and make perfect kid-made, non-candy valentines for friends and classmates. For more playdough…
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…
These winter playdough recipes are a simple way to enjoy the icy outdoors during the winter months – right from the warm comfort of home! Since we’ve been blasted with freezing temperatures outside, I decided to whip up a few batches of winter playdough with my 2.5 and 5 year-olds that would let them imagine playing in…
My kids are always hate watching their snowmen slowly melt away but, with this sparkly playdough snowman in a jar, they’ll never have to worry about having a dropping snowman smile again! My kids had so much fun creating families of snowmen that we decided to share the fun by making these playdough snowmen in…
Playdough mats are an easy way to grow kids’ imaginations, develop fine motor skills and teach important skills like counting and the ABCs. This roundup of 100 free playdough mats includes some of our favorite finds from across the web. Get inspired below then hop over to become a VIP Plato Pack member so you…
This glow in the dark playdough recipe is guaranteed to make playtime exciting! And the best part is that you only need to add ONE simple ingredient to our super squishy playdough recipe to make the magic happen. Whip up your batch below and then continue the squishy, hands-on fun with our done-for-you playdough mats! Snag…
These homemade Christmas playdough recipes are perfect for the holidays! They’ll have little bakers whipping up batch after batch of delicious smelling treats. Chocolate, candy cane, sugar cookie, orange clove, and egg nog dough – they all smell so real, even I was tempted to take a nibble! To add to the fun, check out…
What better way to learn about the layers of the earth than by making a playdough planet?! With just a little bit of prep, kids will be able to explore the layers of the earth hands-on. It’s the perfect combination to our action packed Landform Activity Pack! Ready for more science fun? Check out our amazing…
My kiddos have been drawn to this shimmery, shiny, glitter-filled playdough like moths to a flame. And how could they not be?! There is truly something magical about this ultra sparkly St. Patrick’s Day playdough. It lets kids’ imaginations run wild. For more fun with your playdough, check out our awesome Playdough Mats! We made two batches…
These bright and colorful playdough mats give kids hands-on practice with fine motor skills, upper and lowercase letter formation, letter sounds, 2D shapes, counting and writing the numbers 1 to 10.
It’s a mega pack of playdough activities in one easy download.
Print and laminate the mats, grab a batch of playdough, and you’re all set!
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND:
–> 26 uppercase ABC mats
–> 26 lowercase ABC mats
–> 8 two-dimensional shape mats for circle, triangle, rectangle, square, rhombus, trapezoid, hexagon and oval
–> 11 counting mats for 0-10
Imagine the hands-on fun and learning in store!
I pull out playdough A LOT. It’s such a playful way to learn so many different skills at once. And these number playdough mats are no exception! They’re a hands-on way to work on number recognition, counting, one-to-one correspondence AND fine motor practice. Snag your set below and then hop over and grab dozens more…
Emotions have been running high for both my 3 and 5 year-old, so I decided to whip up a few different calming homemade playdough recipes that would help calm raging tempers and lift our spirits. My kiddos were transformed from whiney and clingy to cheerful and cooperative as they played with this dough for an hour…
Looking for a playdough recipe that’s perfect for fall? These homemade playdoughs are scented with real apples, pumpkin, and spices. Use them in a pretend bakery shop, play with some free playdough mats or stamp them with alphabet letters… the possibilities are limitless. Each playdough recipe makes enough for 2-3 children to have a large ball of…
We love to play our favorite color game to practice the names of colors and do lots of color mixing experiments to see what happens when we mix together two of the primary colors {red, blue and yellow}. Of all the color mixing we’ve done, our play dough color game was one of my boys’ favorites. It was hands-on,…
For many students, learning how to spell the words “could,” “would,” and “should” can be a challenge. They might spell them CUD or COUD or COOD…. But mastering the irregular -OULD pattern takes extra time and practice before it finally clicks. Thankfully, there is a quick and simple trick that makes it a whole lot…
Hey there! I’m so excited for you to get your hands on these digraph Google and Seesaw games. They’re great to play on your class smartboard as a whole class activity or pull up on tablets for kids to play individually. And the best part is that this is just the tip of the iceberg!…
Need a quick and easy way to explain the science of reading to students’ families? These print-and-go handouts do all of the heavy lifting for you. They’re perfect to pass out at open house night, curriculum events, or parent-teacher conferences. Snag your set below and then hop over to grab our curriculum checklist so you…
There’s nothing like a good book study to help things really click – you hear takeaways from other teachers that you may have missed when you were reading, you get answers to lingering questions, and can collaborate on ways to implement it all. And since my book, “The Science of Reading in Action”, gives you…
Are you curious if your curriculum is science of reading aligned so you can ensure your students are receiving the best reading instruction possible? If so, this list is for you. The Science of Reading is a research-based approach that continues gaining traction because of its effectiveness in teaching children to read. It emphasizes phonemic…
Teaching phonics skills is a lot like baking a cake. Skipping ahead or missing a step, almost always makes your lessons flop. Students are either too confused, or too overwhelmed, or too bored… And you’re unsure what to try next. But when you know the best order to teach phonics, it’s like getting your hands…
Make five quick & simple teaching tweaks that will skyrocket your students’ reading growth! Day One –> If you’re watching the video on your phone and can’t scan the QR code, grab your parent handouts here. –> If you want the VIP upgrade, snag it right here. Day Two –> If the QR code isn’t working, snag…
This free teacher planner is *jam packed* with helpful planning pages, sanity saving organization sheets, and inspiring covers the will help keep you planned and prepped allllllll year long. Snag your lesson planner below and then join the waitlist for the Science of Reading Formula membership so you can unlock THOUSANDS of brain-friendly teaching tools that help you…
When students are first learning to read, written letters look like meaningless shapes on a piece of paper. They might as well be squiggles or scribbles – letters don’t have any rhyme or reason. But this fun little alphabet chant changes all of that because it helps students connect each funky shape we call a…
Get ready to fall in love! Word chains are an easy but powerful way to build important literacy skills including phonemic awareness, decoding, encoding, AND blending at the exact same time. Because you swap just one sound each time you move to a new box in the sequence, children are able to make connections between…
It can be hard to know which letters to begin teaching when you are working with beginning readers. Do you teach them in A to Z order? Is it better to teach all of the vowels first? Grab a notepad and pencil because we are about to clear it all up for you! Research has…
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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If you’re like so many teachers and homeschoolers I’ve talked to, somewhere along the way, you have probably been told that learning to read is like learning to talk – children can teach themselves how to do it without much adult intervention. But if you follow me on Instagram, you already know that’s simply not…
The term “phonological awareness” gets thrown around a lot these days because science of reading research has proven that it’s the key to preventing many reading difficulties. But what is phonological awareness? And how often should students practice it? Find all the answers below and then hop over to grab a year’s worth of no…
The science of reading has proven that students need to be able to hear the individual sounds in words called phonemes and focusing on beginning sounds is the best place to start because it’s the first phoneme their brains will be able to identify. These 100 beginning sound task cards make it fun and easy…
You’re amazing! And pretty soon, your school days will be too. Do these 3 things right now… Check your email and find the message we just sent you. Click and drag that email to the Primary tab so that Gmail knows it’s important. (And if you don’t use Gmail, do whatever it takes to make…
Hey teachers! Save time, stay inspired, and get bigger teaching results. Hello, I’m Malia Hollowell. I am a National Board Certified Teacher, Playdough to Plato founder, and lover of Starbucks drinks & bright red nail polish. I’m so glad that you’re here! My obsession is giving you the tools, strategies and support you need to…
There’s nothing that makes teachers’ hearts flutter quite like hearing the words “no prep”… Especially during those extra busy weeks when it seems like your to-do list just keeps growing. And this pack of short vowel centers is not only no prep, it’s also serious fun. Snag your set of Roll and Snip Short Vowel…
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…
So you’re interested in teaching first grade? Good for you! It’s a crucial time to help students build a strong foundation that will help prepare them for their future academic and career endeavors. Beyond a strong dedication to each student’s success, here are some soft skills and practical matters that you’ll need to consider. For…
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…
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The changing from season to season is a great way to teach students about the passage of time. These activities can provide kids in preschool, kindergarten and first grade helpful ways to explore the whole year. Whether you’re looking for apples, leaves and pumpkin centers in the fall or snow, penguin and hot cocoa themed…
Holidays are such an exciting time for kids and when you’re able to bring hands-on, fun activities into the classroom you can amplify their joy! We’ve compiled a list of many easy-to-set-up centers to celebrate throughout the entire year with your PreK, Kindergarten and first grade students. Whether you’re looking for centers to be completed…
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When students are struggling to hear the individual sounds in words they’re trying to spell, they often need to build a skill called phonemic awareness. And sound mapping is a simple but powerful way to boost it! Add in a fun gumball theme and some squishy playdough balls and it’s a literacy match made in…
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…
If you’ve ever had a student who could sound out each letter in a CVC word but, when it came time to blend those sounds together, they said something else instead like “D-O-G. Drop?” then this phonemic awareness game is for you. Grab a slinky and get ready to s-t-r-e-t-c-h students’ phonemic awareness. Kids will…
If you’re ready for a better way to teach sight words, these pre-sorted lists are for you. Why? When you take your sight word list and organize it by phonics skill, students learn the words faster… You see, old school lists like Dolch and Fry were sorted by the frequency words appear in text. For instance,…
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…
Do your kids say that they can’t think of anything to write about during Writer’s Workshop? Problem solved. Whether you are a teacher looking for a creative writing assignment or a homeschooling parent incorporating literacy, this fun Halloween writing activity is sure to cure any kiddos’ writers’ block! And speaking of writers’ block, say goodbye…
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…
Do you have any students who know ALL of the letter sounds but, when it comes time to blend those sounds together to read a word, they STILL struggle? This will help! A lot of times readers just need to practice something called phonemic awareness. Luckily, this playful pop it center is a super fun…
We love sight word games and these printable sight word targets rank at the top of our must-try list. Kids love aiming, hitting, reading and writing their word lists. The activity is great to use as a literacy center, word work practice or homeschool activity. Grab your free copy below and, if you need an editable version…
Learning letter sounds is important for both reading and writing, but some letters of the alphabet are trickier than others and make not one but TWO sounds! G is one of those letters. These free little reader books and rhyme help kids learn more about soft G sounds (as in giraffe) and hard G sounds (as in goat). For more little…
Sight word games are a fun way to help kids practice the most common words in written text. Cookie Word Bake takes the fun to a whole new level of sugary awesomeness. Kids love “baking” sight word cookies so much that they don’t even realize they’re learning the the first 48 kindergarten Dolch words. Snag…
Will the red, green, or yellow apple reach the top first?! This playful apple race math game has kids graphing, counting and comparing – important early math skills. It’s perfect to use as a math station, homeschool activity or morning work. If you’re looking for more ideas to add to your math station, check out our…
We all know that using math in real life makes numbers come alive for young children. With these subtraction word problems, kids can imagine the scenarios as they tackle them, making them less abstract and more concrete. The stories are brilliant for kindergarteners with a little support, and first graders who will be able to read…
Catch some waves with this fun sight words matching activity! These sight word cards are a great way to add some fun to your literacy centers and word work time. They’re the perfect addition to our Editable Word Work Board Games! Getting Ready This activity was super quick and easy to prep! I just printed the…
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…
LEGO fans will love these playful addition and subtraction game boards. They’re a motivating way to work on addition to five, subtraction within five and practicing addition and subtraction at the same time. Grab the printable below and then hop over to become a VIP Plato Pack member so you can get all of the tools,…
Does your little one get confused when trying to read the letter C in a word? Children are so used to spelling words like c-a-t that when they come to one like c-i-t-y they pronounce it as “kitty.” The hard and soft C can be difficult to master. These hard and soft C little books…
If I were to ask you WHY you started teaching, what would you say? You wanted to make a difference in the world? Inspire kids to love learning? Be a positive role model for students who really need one? Trust me – I’m right there with you. But, as we all know, the road to…
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…
Multiplication is tricky for younger children so it helps if they can think about it in a variety of ways. These multiplication word problem cards ask questions that kids can visualize, so they can picture the scenes in their mind’s eye and map out the solutions. If you’re looking for more math practice, check out our…
Division is one of the more difficult math concepts to understand for early learners. While it’s closely related to multiplication, it’s trickier to grasp its meaning and to work out how to solve each problem. These division word problems are here to help! These task cards stay focused within 20 – numbers that are comfortable…
Brag tags are a simple tool for recognizing superstar student behavior, motivating reluctant learners and improving classroom management. Kids will love the kudos and you’ll love the easy prep! 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…
We love our Plato Pack members and are constantly surprising them with bonuses and goodies. A couple weeks back, our brilliant graphic designer, Audrey, whipped together 6 gorgeous and inspiring classroom posters you can hang on your wall or use as the cover of your lesson planner… She even hand painted them! #MadeWithSoMuchLove The gorgeous…
Writing with transitional words including “first”, “next” and “then” is an important skill for young writers. This “How to Eat an Oreo” writing activity makes writing practice fun AND delicious – my favorite combination! Ready to turn your students into authors!? Snag our Writing Center Starter Kit in our shop! Getting Started To prep this…
I love using QR codes with my kindergarten students! They’re a great way to integrate technology into a lesson and are very easy for young learners to use. These Pumpkin QR code cards add a fun, fall-themed twist to math time. This QR code activity is such a motivating way for kids to count from 1…
These free CVC games and child-friendly worksheets help kids learn to identify short vowels and break words into individual sounds called phonemes. Grab your set of free CVC games below and then practice any words under the sun with our Editable Word Work Games! CVC Games: What’s Inside? The free CVC games include: CVC Board Games…
This playful apple-themed sight word game is the perfect addition to your fall literacy centers! Kids will love racing to be the first to dot all of the sight words on their sheet. It’s a motivating combination of dot markers and sight word surprises. Snag your free game below and then hop over and grab our best selling…
Halloween is almost here so it’s the perfect time to add a few Halloween-themed writing prompts to our writing centers. After you’re done with this fun activity, check out our Writing Center Starter Kit! Getting Ready Prep for these Halloween writing prompts was super easy – my favorite! I printed off the writing prompts on…
Working on number decomposition? These playful, hands-on practice sheets are a must. Try the sample below and the grab the complete pack in our shop! What Is Number Decomposition? Number decomposition is just a fancy way of saying “understanding different combinations that make the same number.” The number three, for example, has four different ways…
I knew as soon as I saw these adorable pumpkin erasers, I would need a fun counting activity to use them in the classroom. This pumpkin counting mat gives young learners practice with counting from 1-20 with a fun seasonal twist. Snag your copy below and then grab our best selling Number Formation Pack! Getting Ready These…
Making an ABC book is a fun, hands-on way to introduce children to letters and help them understand how those letters are used to make words. This free printable ABC book takes all of that learning one step further by introducing kids to art techniques including apple printing, car painting and (my personal favorite!) elbow stamping!!…
This gingerbread color by sight word activity is the perfect addition to your December literacy centers and word work time! And if you’re into learning sight words, grab our awesome Word Work Games in our shop! They’re EDITABLE! Getting Ready Prepping the sight word activity was super quick! I just printed a sheet for each…
This alphabet game is one of my hands-down favorites! It’s a simple way to teach ABC letters and, as a big bonus, it’s seriously fun entertainment for kids. Scroll below for your free download and then make sure to hope and snag our Ultimate Preschool Activity Pack for more alphabet fun! Getting Ready Prep for this adorable alphabet…
These alphabet matching games are purr-fect for practicing uppercase and lowercase pairs – an important early literacy skill. Print it once and play THREE different ways! Grab your copy below and then hop over and snag our best-selling Ultimate Preschool Activity Pack in our shop for more alphabet fun! Getting Ready I printed my cards…
I have some first grade students who LOVE to write and others who are a little more reluctant. But this Make Your Own I Spy Book put such a fun spin on writing that all of my students couldn’t wait to start working on it! When you’re done spying, check out our Writing Center Starter Kit in…
These free fall writing pages are a festive addition to a writing center or Writer’s Workshop. The fun story prompts and autumn colors are just the trick to make writing exciting for kids. Looking for more writing inspiration? Grab our Writing Center Starter Kit! Getting Ready To prep, I simply printed out all five prompts – making…
Let’s face it! Understanding how kids’ street, town, state, continent and planet fit together is downright confusing. But, thankfully, this simple me on the map craftivity is coming to the rescue! It’s a helpful visual kids can use again and again. Grab the printable below and then hop over to become a VIP Plato Pack…
Working on a number of the day gives kids practice with place value, expanded notation, odd and even numbers… so many math skills in one simple activity. They are such an easy way to differentiate for a variety of learners during morning work or math rotations. Just hit “print” and you’re ready to go! Grab the…
Practicing sight words will be a splash with this fun mermaid sight word game! Kids read and write sight words as they swim their way to the treasure chest. It’s a great addition to your literacy centers and word work time. Snag your free game below and then hop over and grab our best selling 32 EDITABLE…
Apples are a popular theme in fall. Bring a seasonal twist to your learning with these fun, apple-themed ten frame count and clip cards! They are perfect for preschool and kindergarten students who are learning to count and recognize sets to 12. Ready for more math fun!? Check out our Number Formation Pack in our shop!…
This sight word game is a must-try! Students will love playing it and YOU’LL love the easy prep. Grab your copy below and then hop over and snag 26 more word work centers kids will beg to repeat in our shop! Getting Ready To prep, I printed the game (below). You can use either the sight…
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…
The 5 senses are one of my favorite subjects to teach because it sparks so many fun discussions. As children learn about sight, sound, taste, smell and touch, they become much more aware of the world around. These playful 5 senses sorting mats are great to use for review at the end of a 5…
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 fun way to make CVC words POP… literally?! These playful popcorn sorts work on 10 different short vowel word families and they’re so motivating, kids will actually ASK to repeat them. Grab your copy below and then hop over and snag our mega pack of print-and-play word work activities in our…
Editable sight word games are my jam because they make it *so* easy to differentiate. I can print one version of a game for my struggling readers and a completely different version of the same game for my highest readers. From far away, they might look identical, but up close they’re actually practicing entirely different…
Counting bears are such a motivating math manipulative for young children. They’re great for practicing patterns, graphing and (of course!) counting. Bring a big dose of hands-on fun to ordinary number work with this colorful batch of counting bear clip cards. They’re a playful way to learn the numbers 1 to 12! Snag your activity and then hop over…
These geoboard STEM challenges are an amazingly simple tool for stretching kids’ design, engineering and measurement skills. Snag your 10 free STEM challenges below and then hop over to grab our Epic STEM Challenges Bundle! Getting Ready Prepping the activity was quick and easy! I printed the pages on cardstock to give them added durability…
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…
There are few things better than settling in with your students to read a good book. The miraculous way it calms kids down after recess…Their smiles and laughter…The “one more, pleeeeease.” It’s pure magic. And while kids are locked into a good story, it’s a great opportunity to build their reading comprehension so they learn…
I am totally Type A. Everything has a just right spot in our house. Even the toys. So I was excited when my friend, Carli, over at Dimple Prints agreed to whip up some colorful toy labels I could use to help my kids stay organized. The simple word-picture connection is an easy way to build new…
The secret to fun family road trips is keeping kids entertained while you’re on the go. Our free road trip activity pack is an easy, screen-free way to make your epic adventure the best yet! Grab the printable below and then hop over to become a VIP Plato Pack member so you can get all…
These free apple tree counting mats are perfect for fall! Just grab some pom poms and you’re ready for some fun, hands-on practice with counting, number recognition, vocabulary building and fine motor skills. For more number fun, check out our Number Formation Pack in our shop! I’m absolutely in love with the fall season. It really…
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…
If you’re on the hunt for easy prep, fun to play 4th of July activities for kids, I have you covered. Just print the free Bingo game and counting clip cards (below) and get ready for a 4th of July your young patriots will always remember. Grab the printable below and then hop over to…
Close reading differs from regular reading by intentionally looking more closely at text in order to fully understand the content and meaning. These close reading activity cards are perfect for Grade 1 and Grade 2 children – the texts are short to help keep concentration high! And for more reading fun, check out our effective Reading…
Back to school time is near! In the midst of this busy season, I am always looking for some back to school activities that are entertaining and simple to prepare. This free back to school memory match game is a great way to kick off the school year. It strengthens observation, concentration and memory in a fun way. Kids will enjoy…
Addition word problems are a great way to practice solving equations using real world examples. Use these addition to 20 word problem cards as a math center, brain break or small group activity. Kinders and first graders will love problem solving! Ready for more math practice? Try our Place Value Cover Up activity in our…
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 teach kids about subtraction?! These write and wipe subtraction cards give children hands-on practice writing and solving problems. They’re great to use as a math center, small group activity or for individual practice. Grab the complete set of subtraction cards in our shop or on Teachers Pay Teachers. Then, take…
If you’re homeschooling your kids right now, here’s an editable homeschool schedule to help you keep things organized! It’s the perfect complement to our monthly membership called The Plato Pack where you get 24/7 access to ALL of our math, literacy, science and STEM activities. I had to run to the store for a few…
Just when kids finally learn how to read CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words, it’s time to jump into something new: Magic E words! When a silent E is added to the end of a CVC word, the vowel magically changes to a different sound. Kids will love practicing those tricky CVCe words with these playful magic e…
The Fourth of July is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to learn facts and introduce vocabulary words that go along with it with a fun scavenger hunt! Hang your American flag high, pull out your red, white and blue decorations, and scroll down to celebrate America’s birthday with this free Fourth…
Whether you’re looking for a hands-on way to practice addition or you need a fun LEGO activity for kids, these free LEGO addition cards are sure to be a hit. Just print the cards, grab some LEGOS and you’re ready to step up the cool math factor. P.S. Be sure to hop over and snag 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…
Looking for a hands-on way to teach kids patterns? These free craft stick pattern activity cards are an easy prep math station or busy bag. Grab your copy and then check our our best-selling Ultimate Preschool Activity Pack in our shop! Getting Ready The prep for this pattern activity was really quick and simple. I printed the…
Have some LEGO fans in your home or classroom? These free LEGO pattern cards make math super fun for kids. Just print the pattern cards (below), grab your stash of LEGOs and you’re ready for some motivating, hands-on pattern building. Grab the printable below and then hop over to become a VIP Plato Pack member…
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…
If your students have learned their beginning sounds, practiced their end sounds, chances are they are ready to dive into those tricky vowels sounds. Giving kids a strong foundation for this important skill is a must which is why I LOVE our new word family centers pack. It’s a great way to compare and contrast…
Teaching kids to read takes a lot of repetition to make sure that kids are grasping important skills like recognizing common vowels sounds and turning them into CVC words. I love to choose just one vowel (either A, E, I , O U) to focus on, giving students a solid foundation for success. But keeping…
Fourth of July Writing Activity by The Simplified Classroom for Playdough to Plato Engaging kids in meaningful writing activities that expand their vocabulary can be a bit of a challenge during the summer months, but this Fourth of July Writing Activity does just that! And speaking of writing, check out our Writing Center Starter Kit…
This rainbow art project is perfect for introducing rainbow order plus combines literacy with art when paired with the book What Makes a Rainbow? Magic Ribbon Book by Betty Ann Schwartz. The ribbons in the book make the rainbow. This book shows great examples of color with the different objects through out the book. The…
Teaching new readers can feel like a daunting task – for both students and teachers. There are so many moving parts. When teaching vowels I like to dig deep into just one at first. It helps boost kids’ confidence and gives them a solid foundation for their reading. Double score! And our short U Pack…
For most students, working on short vowel sounds like A, E, I, U takes lots of practice. So let’s make all of their hard work super motivating and fun with a laser focus on just one vowel- O. This engaging pack has 12 fun activities for kids to choose from! And with easy prep and reusable…
Teaching kids to read and recognize common vowel sounds is an important step in their reading journey. Often focusing on just one vowel at a time is a major help for helping students really master the concept. And what better place to start then with short A centers? With 13 centers to choose from, these…
Teaching new readers to read confidently is like putting together a puzzle. There are so many pieces that fit together. Having a strong foundation of the basics is SO important. And learning vowels gives students a big boost toward reading independently. Which is why I love to dive deep and focus on just one vowel…
Just when kids have finally mastered letter sounds, along come tricky digraphs like CH-, TH- and SH- to trip them up again. Thankfully, these ten digraph activities make it fun to master all of the most common digraphs in words: CH, CK, KN, NG, PH, QU, SH, TH, and WH. Grab your set in our…
One of the best ways to get kids ready for kindergarten is to read stories out loud together. That’s why I was excited to team up with one of my favorite printable designers, Carli at Dimple Prints, and share a list of 50 of our favorite children’s books to read before kindergarten. These titles include classics…
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…
Wondering how to get your kids ready for kindergarten? Just print this list of 10 fun preschool activities, post it on your fridge and start getting ready for school (below). The simple prep ideas are fun for kids and stress free for grown ups. Gotta’ love that combo! Then, check out our Ultimate Preschool Activity Pack…
Ready to add a little seasonal fun way to your literacy centers? This adorable CVC pumpkin patch activity is the perfect way for students to learn and practice short vowel sounds. Scroll below to grab your freebie and then make sure to hop over and snag our Pumpkin CVC Puzzles for even more fall fun! Then,…
I am just NUTS about this acorn roll & cover math game! Students will love racing to see if they can cover all of the acorns on their board first. Your young mathematicians will be having so much fun they won’t even know they are practicing counting, subitizing and adding at the same time. Scroll…
Science Technology Engineering and Math {STEM} activities are fun ways to teach kids how things work. This straw bridge activity takes just a few minutes to prep but will keep young engineers learning for hours. Who can build the strongest bridge? Find out and then hop over to our shop to grab our Epic STEM…
Pumpkin spice, cinnamon apple and mulled cider – we love the scents of fall and just couldn’t get enough of this warm and cozy autumn-scented salt dough recipe. This dough takes a mere minutes to mix up and is the perfect, no-fail recipe for little chefs to make. When you’re done, be sure to head…
There’s nothing more special than a kid-made gift – especially if it’s a gift that comes with some well deserved pampering. That’s why my 4 year-old daughter and I decided to make scented homemade bath bombs for the wonderful moms and grandmoms in our lives. This kid-made gift is sure to please! P.S. Looking for…
STEM activities (Science Technology Engineering and Math) are always a hit with my kiddos, but this engineering activity had the whole family wanting to get in on the action. After explaining to my 3 and 5 year-old what a catapult was, I simply challenged them to build one that would launch candy pumpkins. They couldn’t…
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…
Most students need plenty of practice learning sight words before they stick, but thankfully we can make all of that hard work fun for kids this fall with a playful apple sight word match! It’s a motivating, hands-on sight word game for kindergarten and first grade students. Whether you are introducing the sight words or…
Pattern blocks are a motivating, hands-on way to teach kids about shapes, patterns, measurement…. even fractions! These playful roll and cover pattern block mats add three more math skills to the list: counting, number recognition and addition. If you’re into this “sneak peak” of these pattern block mats, head to our store to purchase the whole set…
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…
Mother’s Day is just around the corner and, in case you need a little inspiration for Mother’s Day gifts from kids moms will love, we’ve pulled together our favorite finds from across the web. These 16 homemade gifts are sure to make Mother’s Day extra special for any mom. Grab some ideas below and then hop over…
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…
If your kids are working on subtraction within 20, this interactive notebook will help keep them engaged! It includes equations, word problems, picture problems and true/false questions to encourage different ways of thinking about numbers and problem solving. First grade is the focus level for this printable, but kinders can also complete it with support. Grab…
Fall is here, and it’s always fun to incorporate the season into some engaging learning activities! This ten frame matching game is perfect for the season. It’s a fun way to develop number sense and, since it can be played in different ways, is great for differentiation! After some fall math fun, grab our Number Formation Pack in…
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:…
Students will have so much fun counting from 1 to 20 with this playful dinosaur counting mat. Use it for small group work, partner work, or at a math station. Then, hop on over and check out our Number Formation Pack! Getting Ready The counting mat was so easy to prepare! I chose to print…
These fun color by number sheets are an easy way to get kids in the back to school spirit! Students will hardly realize they’re working on number recognition while they work to uncover the mystery pictures. Grab your copies below! Then for more number fun, grab our Number Formation Pack in our shop, too! Getting Ready There…
Many kids {(including my own!) are big fans of the movie Frozen. In this activity, Disney’s famous characters, Elsa and Olaf, come to life when preschoolers put together a Frozen puzzle that gives them practice counting from one to ten. The project makes a motivating preschool math station or busy bag. Grab the printable below and…
Long vowels are tricky! There are numerous ways to spell them out, so it takes time and practice for kids to become confident. These long vowel clip cards are an easy and fun way to show long vowel words spelled in different ways. They’re great puzzlers for first and second graders. For more vowel fun,…
These free alphabet printables are perfect for young learners! Help children identify beginning sounds, lowercase letters and uppercase letters with a colorful alphabet chart, clip it cards and letter matching puzzles. Snag your set below and then hop over to our shop and grab the Ultimate Preschool Activity Pack for more alphabet and learning fun! Alphabet Printables The…
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…
Kids love things that move! Some of the first terms that children learn are the different vehicles that they see on the streets and in the air. It’s no wonder, really. Wheels turning, loud noises and the magic of things soaring through the air easily capture the attention of a small child. That’s why it’s…
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…
With fall in the air, it will soon be a great time to visit a pumpkin patch and enjoy some super fun pumpkin learning activities. These pumpkin CVC puzzles are the perfect hands-on game for beginning readers and will make a fun addition to literacy centers! Snag your free activities below and then hop over and grab our…
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…
The Very Hungry Caterpillar is one of our family’s favorite children’s stories. We’ve read it so many times that Big Brother (age 5.5) can recite the words without even cracking open the book. So I was excited to pull together a fun follow up activity for my kids: Very Hungry Caterpillar puzzles. These simple, colorful…
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…
Whether you’re looking for a hands-on way to teach addition or you need a fun apple themed math activity, these apple addition cards are sure to be a hit! When you’re done, work on number formation with our Number Formation Activity Pack! This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Getting Ready To prep the activity, I printed…
This festive gumdrop patterns activity sheet stretches students to create patterns of their own. AB, ABB, ABC patterns… they’re all there! The no-prep activity is easy to differentiate making it perfect for preschoolers, second graders, and every age in between! For more pre-K fun, check out our Ultimate Preschool Activity Pack in our shop! Getting…
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…
toMaking 10 is an important concept for early learners because it builds a foundation they’ll use for place value later. This crayon themed ten frames activity is a fun, hands-on way for kids to learn and practice all the ways to make 10 while using a ten frame. Scroll down to download the freebie and…
For most kids, understanding place value requires lots of practice – it’s a pretty complicated concept after all. This place value concentration game is an easy way to make all of that hard work fun. Grab your freebie by scrolling below and get ready for some serious competition. If you’re loving this place value game,…
Activities that can easily be implemented anytime of the year are the best! These blend puzzles are the perfect addition to your literacy centers, no matter what season it is. Grab your free blend puzzles below and then hop over and snag our kid-approved Blend Centers! Getting Ready To prep, I printed the blend puzzles (below)…
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!…
These free pumpkin number puzzles are perfect for fall! They’re a fun way to practice counting, number recognition, matching and fine motor skills. Grab your free printable pumpkin puzzles below. Ready for more math fun!? Head over to our shop and grab our Number Formation Pack! I’m so excited that fall is on its way!…
Are you looking for a fun way for kids to practice reading and spelling CVC words?! These free CVC word puzzles are easy to prep and your students will love the fun and bright pictures. Grab your copy below and then hop over and snag our awesome Editable Word Work Games in our shop! Getting…
Kids will love practicing sight words with this simple sight words activity. Grab a white crayon and some markers and get ready for a little magic! Snag your copy below and then hop over and get 26 more Editable Word Work Centers in our shop! Magic Sight Words Activity After printing out the sheet (below),…
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…
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,…
Telling time is a tricky concept for young children and their understanding of it develops gradually. These free interactive analog and digital clocks will keep your kids engaged while they explore time and how it relates to their everyday life. The telling time activity cards are great for helping them make those connections and make…
Looking for a fun number sense challenge that helps kids really grasp what numbers mean? More and Less is a playful number sense game that stretches children’s understanding of place value. Grab your free copy (below) and then hop over and download our Place Value Cover Up for more math fun! Getting Ready To prep this…
Just like our Place Value Concentration game and I Have – Who Has cards, our newest math activity, a fun place value game, makes learning ones, tens and hundreds super fun for kids. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. As players compete, they practice reading and writing three digit numbers and base ten blocks – two key steps toward…
Color can make learning a more fun and impactful experience. To help kids easily see the parts that make up three digit numbers, print these free place value cards on bright cardstock, cut apart the pieces and start building numbers. Such an easy prep and also a memorable way to practice place value! When you’re…
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…
Diphthongs can be a difficult concept to grasp for many students but fun, hands-on activities like these diphthong puzzles can help. The game is a perfect addition to your literacy centers and can easily be used throughout the entire school year. For more literacy fun, check out our Vowel Team Centers in our shop! Getting Ready To…
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…
I’m super excited to pass along a brand new freebie your kids will love: diphthong puzzles! Use the set as a literacy center or word work station focusing on those tricky diphthongs including -AU, -AW, -EW, -OI, -OO and -OU. Scroll below to grab your freebie and then hop over and snag our fun-filled Editable…
If you’re looking for a fun way to teach digraphs like SH, CH and TH, you’ll love these free gumball puzzles. The digraph puzzles are so easy to make and fun to play. They’re great to use as literacy centers or guided reading activities! For more fun, check out our Inflectional Ending Centers in our shop!…
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…
This 4th of July twist on those classic Alka-Seltzer pop rockets is a must-try kids’ science experiment your kids will beg to repeat over and over again. The easy kids’ science project is perfect for the 4th of July, New Year’s Eve or just because! Follow the simple step-by-step below and then grab 30 Science…
