QR (or Quick Response) codes are a great way to make learning more engaging for kids at school or at home. Children love solving math problems and then scanning the QR codes to see if their answer is correct! For example, it makes a great skip counting activity! These free skip counting QR codes are…
Sunshine and sidewalk chalk make for very fun summer days! If your child is learning to skip count (2, 4, 6…), these fun sidewalk chalk skip counting activities are a must try. They’re a great way to enjoy the sunshine and get in some fun math practice before school starts again. For more number fun…
This motivating counting game is a playful way to practice numbers from 1 to 50, adding on, skip counting and early addition. Plus, as a big bonus, kids can color it to make a patriotic American flag! When they’re done, grab our Number Formation Pack for more counting fun! Summer is approaching quickly, and with it…
These 18 April centers will save you planning time and keep you inspired all month long! The mega pack includes motivating ways to practice sight words, phonics, writing, shapes, telling time… even addition and subtraction!
It’s perfect for kindergarten and first grade. Just hit print!
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND:
LITERACY CENTERS
–> 5 versions of Roll It, Read It, Write It: CVC words, Digraphs, Magic E, Vowel Teams, Diphthongs
–> 2 versions of Sound It Out Mats: CVC words and CVCe words
–> EDITABLE Sight Word Board Game
–> EDITABLE Sight Word I Have, Who Has
–> EDITABLE Sight Word Pocket Chart Game
–> EDITABLE Write the Room
–> 3 Story Starters + Word Cards
MATH CENTERS
The set also includes math activities teaching critical skills including place value, telling time, 2D and 3D Shapes, addition and subtraction.
–> 2 Addition Board Games (Adding to 12 and Adding to 20)
–> Making 10 Write and Wipe Cards
–> 2 Subtraction Board Games (Subtracting within 10 and Subtracting within 20)
–> Subtracting from 10 Write and Wipe Cards
–> 3 Sets of Telling Time Puzzles (Telling time to the hour, half hour and quarter hour)
–> 2 Versions of Shape Graphs(2D Shapes & 3D Shapes)
–> 2 Versions of Color by Shapes (2D Shapes & 3D Shapes)
–> 2 Versions of Mystery Number Task Cards (Counting by ones to 100 and skip counting by 2, 5 or 10)
THAT’S 18 APRIL MATH AND LITERACY CENTERS IN ALL!
Ready to jump into our 4th week of distance learning? Just like last week, I’m excited to give you just-right activities for your students to complete at home so that they hit the ground running when school starts back up again.
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND:
–> A teacher letter you can copy and paste in an email to quickly explain your plan to families.
–> A weekly checklist giving kids 25 simple (and fun!) ways to stay engaged and learning.
–> 5 print-and-play activities practicing R influenced words, diphthongs, silent consonant pairs, sight words (it’s EDITABLE!), 3-dimensional shapes, graphing, place value to 1,000, skip counting by 10s and 100s, plus beginning fractions.
January math and literacy centers just got a whole lot easier to plan! Just hit print.
These 20 print-and-play stations practice sight words, shapes, math facts, telling time and so much more.
They are perfect for kindergarten and first grade!
Check out the full list of what’s included below.
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND:
LITERACY CENTERS
–> Rhyming Sort
–> Beginning Sound Cards
–> Ending Sound Cards
–> CVC Word Sort
–> Word Family Clip Strips
–> EDITABLE Sight Word Board Game
–> EDITABLE Flip & Write Sight Word Game
–> EDITABLE Sight Word Graph
–> EDITABLE Sight Word Spin & Write Game
–> EDITABLE Spin & Cover Sight Word Game
–> 3 Story Starters + Word Cards
MATH CENTERS
The set also includes math activities teaching critical skills including numbers, telling time, addition and subtraction.
–> 2 Sets of Mystery Number Challenges (Counting by 1s AND Skip Counting by 2, 5 and 10)
–> 2 Sets of Math Fact Puzzles (Adding within 12, EDITABLE Puzzles)
–> EDITABLE Spin a Math Fact Sheet
–> EDITABLE Color by Math Fact
–> Number Bond Write & Wipe Cards
–> 3 Sets of Telling Time Puzzles (Telling time to the nearest hour, half hour and quarter hour)
–> 2D Shape Match Up Game
–> 2 Versions of Spin & Cover Game (2D and 3D Shapes)
–> 2 Versions of Roll & Cover Sheets (Numbers 1-6 and Adding 2-12)
THAT’S 20 JANUARY MATH AND LITERACY CENTERS IN ALL!
Planning your December math and literacy centers? Just hit print!
These 20 print-and-play stations practice sight words, shapes, math facts, telling time and so much more.
They are perfect for kindergarten and first grade!
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND:
LITERACY CENTERS
–> Rhyming Sort
–> Beginning Sound Cards
–> Ending Sound Cards
–> CVC Word Sort
–> Word Family Clip Strips
–> EDITABLE Sight Word Board Game
–> EDITABLE Flip & Write Sight Word Game
–> EDITABLE Sight Word Graph
–> EDITABLE Sight Word Spin & Write Game
–> EDITABLE Spin & Cover Sight Word Game
–> 3 Story Starters + Word Cards
MATH CENTERS
The set also includes math activities teaching critical skills including numbers, telling time, addition and subtraction.
–> 2 Sets of Mystery Number Challenges (Counting by 1s AND Skip Counting by 2, 5 and 10)
–> 2 Sets of Math Fact Puzzles (Adding within 12, EDITABLE Puzzles)
–> EDITABLE Spin a Math Fact Sheet
–> EDITABLE Color by Math Fact
–> Number Bond Write & Wipe Cards
–> 3 Sets of Telling Time Puzzles (Telling time to the nearest hour, half hour and quarter hour)
–> 2D Shape Match Up Game
–> 2 Versions of Spin & Cover Game (2D and 3D Shapes)
–> 2 Versions of Roll & Cover Sheets (Numbers 1-6 and Adding 2-12)
THAT’S 20 DECEMBER MATH AND LITERACY CENTERS IN ALL!
November math and literacy centers just got a whole lot easier to plan!
These 17 print-and-play stations practice word families, sight words, shapes, math facts, telling time and so much more.
They are perfect for kindergarten and first grade!
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND:
LITERACY CENTERS
–> CVC Word Puzzles
–> CVCe Word Puzzles
–> EDITABLE Sight Word Board Game
–> EDITABLE Sight Word Puzzles
–> EDITABLE Flip & Write Sight Word Game
–> EDITABLE Sight Word Graph
–> EDITABLE Sight Word Spin & Write Game
–> EDITABLE Spin & Cover Sight Word Game
–> 3 Story Starters + Word Cards
MATH CENTERS
The set also includes math activities teaching critical skills including numbers, telling time, addition and subtraction.
–> 2 Sets of Mystery Number Challenges (Counting by 1s AND Skip Counting by 2, 5 and 10)
–> 2 Sets of Math Fact Puzzles (Adding within 12, EDITABLE Puzzles)
–> 3 Sets of Telling Time Puzzles (Telling time to the nearest hour, half hour and quarter hour)
–> 2D Shape Hide & Seek Pocket Chart Game
–> 3D Shape Hide & Seek Pocket Chart Game
–> 2 Versions of Spin & Graph Sheets (2D AND 3D Shapes)
THAT’S 17 NOVEMBER MATH AND LITERACY CENTERS IN ALL!
End of year centers your students will LOVE! Finish the year stronger than ever with 21 math and literacy centers practicing word families, sight words, telling time, skip counting, number bonds and so much more.
The end of year centers are easy to differentiate, making them perfect for kindergarten and first grade!
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND:
LITERACY CENTERS
The mega pack makes it so easy to differentiate. Stretch activities for your strong readers and break down the activities for your struggling kiddos.
–> Color Up. Work on letter sounds, digraphs or blends! Simply grab a card, say the word out loud and color the beginning sound.
–> Spin a Word Family. Spin a word, read it and color it on your sheet. There are 5 versions so you can practice every vowel.
–> Word Clip Cards. Have students read and clip CVC words or, if they’re ready for a challenge, give them the Magic E version instead.
–> EDITABLE Sight Word Game. Race to the finish line as you read and write sight words along the way!
–> EDITABLE Roll and Write. Roll a die and write the matching word. Because the game is editable, you can practice any words under the sun!
–> EDITABLE Sight Word Puzzles. Match each sight word with its twin! When you’ve finished, write your pairs on your record sheet to practice spelling.
–> EDITABLE Hide and Seek. Play a pocket chart sight word game with the class!
–> EDITABLE Sight Word Card Game. Have students practice their sight words with a friend!
–> 4 Story Starters. Get kids writing with creative story prompts and end of year word cards.
MATH CENTERS
The set also includes math activities teaching critical skills including numbers, telling time, addition and subtraction.
–> Mystery Numbers. Practice counting in numerical order from 1-120.
–> Skip Counting. For students who are ready to be stretched, practice skip counting by 2, 5 or 10 instead.
–> Shape Graph. Work on 2D or 3D shapes AND build graphing skills at the same time. Just spin a shape and add it to the graph!
–> Number Bonds. Figure out the missing number and write it on your number bond!
–> Telling Time 4 in a Row. Read the analog clock and then find the digital time that matches! There are two versions included so that you can easily differentiate for a variety of learners: telling time to the nearest hour and quarter hour.
THERE ARE 21 END OF YEAR MATH AND LITERACY CENTERS IN ALL!
If your math and literacy centers need a little love this spring, this pack is for you!
The print and play pack includes 18 math and literacy centers practicing word families, sight words, telling time, skip counting, addition, subtraction and so much more.
The spring centers are easy to differentiate, making them perfect for kindergarten and first grade!
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND:
LITERACY CENTERS
The mega pack makes it so easy to differentiate. Stretch activities for your strong readers and break down the activities for your struggling kiddos.
–> CVC Word Family Sort. Pick a card from the pile and sort it into the right CVC word family.
–> Vowel Team Sort. If students are ready for a challenge, sort magic E CVCe words instead.
–> CVC Word Puzzles. Match each picture with the matching CVC word! Then write your pairs on your record sheet for extra reinforcement.
–> Magic E Word Puzzles. For children who need more of a push, pull out the magic E version of the game.
–> EDITABLE Sight Word Game. Race to the finish line as you read and write sight words along the way!
–> EDITABLE Roll and Write. Roll a die and write the matching word. Because the game is editable, you can practice any words under the sun!
–> EDITABLE Sight Word Puzzles. Match each sight word with its twin! When you’ve finished, write your pairs on your record sheet to practice spelling.
–> 3 Story Starters. Get kids writing with creative story prompts and spring word cards.
MATH CENTERS
The set also includes math activities teaching critical skills including numbers, telling time, addition and subtraction.
–> Mystery Numbers. Easily differentiate by having kids focus on the numbers 1-20, 1-50 or 1-120.
–> Skip Counting. For students who are ready to be stretched, practice skip counting by 2, 5 or 10 instead.
–> Shape Graph. Work on 2D or 3D shapes AND build graphing skills at the same time. Just spin a shape and add it to the graph!
–> Subtraction Mats. Spin two numbers, write the subtraction problem and solve it!
–> Telling Time Puzzles. Read the analog clock and then find the digital time that matches! There are three versions included so that you can easily differentiate for a variety of learners: telling time to the hour, half hour and quarter hour.
–> Making 10. How many more flower seeds do you need to make 10? Use the task cards to find your answer and then keep track of your results on your record sheet.
–> Subtracting from 10. Roll a die and subtract that many flower seeds from your ten frame. How many are left?
–> Add and Color. Solve each addition problem, color the box according to the key, and make the mystery picture magically appear.
THERE ARE 18 SPRING MATH AND LITERACY CENTERS IN ALL!
Ready to geek out on outer space activities? Inspire kids to fall in love with the solar system with these 25 playful science, math and literacy activities. Just print and play!
Kids are fascinated by space and these 25 science, math and literacy activities take their excitement to a whole new level.
There’s so much included in this set! Check out all the fun details below.
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND:
SCIENCE
–> Solar System Hats
–> Space Bingo (class set!)
–> Space Match Up
–> Clip the Planet
–> How Far are the Planets from the Sun?
–> Planet Fact Sheets (Including ready to read summaries for each planet)
–> Oreo Moon Phases
–> More Water or Land?
MATH
–> Space Race
–> 2D Shape Concentration
–> 2D Color by Shape Game
–> 3D Color by Shape Game
–> Comparing Space Rockets (Greater than and less than)
–> AB, ABB and ABC Space Patterns
–> Skipping Stars (Working on skip counting by 2, 5, 10 and all three at once)
LITERACY
–> Roll an Alien (It’s EDITABLE so you can practice any words under the sun!)
–> Space Race Sight Word Game (Also EDITABLE!)
–> 5 Spin a Word Family Sheets
–> Outer Space Alphabet
–> Handwriting Activity Pages
–> NO PREP Space Stories
–> My Space Flip Book
–> My Trip to the Moon First, Next, Then Story
–> Mini Planet Book
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If your math and literacy centers need a little love this spring, this is for you! These print-and-play spring centers include 18 math and literacy centers practicing word families, sight words, telling time, skip counting, addition, subtraction and so much more. The spring centers are easy to differentiate, making them perfect for kindergarten and first grade! Hop over to our…
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…
A hundred chart is a surprisingly simple way to teach a lot of math skills. For instance, you can use a hundred chart to teach kids number sequencing (1, 2, 3), patterns (each column on the chart ends in the same digit) and skip counting (10, 20, 30, etc.). Grab your free printable hundred chart…
These free 100th day of school trail mix mats are great to use with big and little kids alike. Just print the free 100th day of school trail mix mats (below), count out the goodies and munch away. They’re the perfect complement to our Playdough Mats in our shop! For preschoolers, they’re a fun way…
The 100th Day of School is almost here so it’s time to start gathering fun-filled activities for your celebration. This print and play pack has it all – editable trail mix mats, an energy-burning fitness challenge, LEGO building and the list goes on! Grab the mega pack in our shop or on Teachers Pay Teachers!…
Hands-on number games are a great way to help kids learn how to read, write and understand numbers. This list of 20 “why didn’t I think of that?!” fun number games shares our favorite finds from across the web. Snag your activity and then hop over and grab our bundle of best-selling Pre-K centers in…
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…
Welcome Instagram friends! This is the place to find all of our latest posts in one spot. Simply scroll down and click on the activity you’re searching for – our newest posts are on top. Spring STEM Challenges in our shop // on Teachers Pay Teachers 3D Shape Puzzles Sticky Ice Rainbow Digraph Puzzles Egg…
Sight word games, science experiments, first grade math and more.
Kindergarten games, science experiments and math.
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…
