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…
Add a huge dose of fun to your literacy centers or word work stations with a batch of spring sight word puzzles! Grab your copy below and then hop over and snag our best-selling sight word games in the shop! Signs of spring are everywhere! Ducks are wandering around the park in our neighborhood and…
Sometimes subtraction can be tricky to master, but using familiar tools like ten frames can really boost kids’ confidence and make practice fun! These spring ten frame subtraction printables are a great way to work on subtraction within 10 in a hands-on, engaging way this spring! They pair perfectly with our Number Formation Pack! Spring…
Looking for a way to make counting and identifying numbers fun this spring? These 1-12 spring number puzzles are perfect for getting your preschooler counting and matching! With bright and fun pictures to count, they are perfect to add to your plans this spring! For more counting fun with your little learner, grab our Number…
Now that spring is here, it’s time to celebrate with bunnies, chicks, flowers and gardens! These adorable spring crafts will fit into any spring theme and are fun for teachers or parents to do with their kids! Check out the ideas below and then hop over to become a VIP Plato Pack member so you…
Dive into your stash of mini erasers or use our printable cut-outs for a playful spring addition game that gives kids practice writing and solving addition equations. It’s a perfect complement to our popular Place Value Cover Up! Getting Ready To prep the spring addition game, I printed the mat on white cardstock and put…
With the trees budding, garden lettuces sprouting and robins returning, spring is definitely in the air! What better way to celebrate the new season than with some colorful spring pattern cards?! For more preschool fun, snag our Ultimate Preschool Activity Pack in our shop! The bugs and critters on these spring pattern cards are so…
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…
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!
These spring STEM Challenges are a must-try! Design and build a sprout house, solve a batch of spring pattern block challenges, turn a newspaper into a kite that really flies and so much more.
The set is perfect to use as science experiments, in STEM centers, math stations or as early finisher tasks.
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INSIDE YOU’LL FIND:
–> Sprout House science experiment and record sheet
–> Photosynthesis and Parts of a Seed posters
–> Newspaper STEM challenge and record sheet
–> (4) roll and cover pattern block mats practicing the numbers 1-6
–> (4) roll, add and cover pattern block mats working on addition to 12
–> 15 pattern block challenges
–> Pattern block design sheet
All five STEM challenges include record sheets to help kids keep track of their answers AND easy to follow instructions making it easy for you to lead the activity.
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…
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…
I love using ten frames with my students because they’re such a fun way to help them understand what numbers REALLY mean. This super sweet ice cream ten frame match has children match number and ten frame cards from 0-20. It’s the perfect math activity to use with young learners this summer! Then, for more…
Whether you’re a fan of bright, bold colors or you prefer minimalist neutrals, we’ve got you covered. These 20 classroom tours include something for everyone. Find a favorite and then click through to check out all of the inspiring details. And speaking of starting the school year off right, snag our Writing Center Starter Kit so you…
Do your kids have a serious case of spring fever, too? This word family activity is a great way to focus all of that warm weather daydreaming on an important reading concept: word families! Watch them turn into a beautiful garden right before your eyes. Put simply, word families are groups of words that share…
Looking for fun ways to teach kids about the plant life cycle?! These 11 science activities and experiments are perfect for preschool, kindergarten and first grade. Make a sprout house, try your hand at leaf chromatography, turn a flower not one but TWO colors and more! Grab your Plant Life Cycle Pack in our shop or…
This paper plate flower craft for kids is sure to brighten up your home or classroom after a cold and dreary winter. And, as a big bonus, it’s a great homemade Mother’s Day gift too! My favorite Mother’s Day gifts from the kids are items they have made themselves. After you create your paper plate flower craft,…
Looking for an engaging backyard kids’ science activity? Create bird’s nest helpers filled with nest building supplies your feathered friends will love. Then, enjoy watching the birds find a home! Then, enjoy 30 Science Experiments in our shop that kids will beg to repeat! With the arrival of spring, we’ve noticed our resident crows busy collecting…
The sun is shining, thermometers are climbing – and that can only mean one thing… spring is on its way! This spring-themed butterfly craft can easily be modified for preschoolers to second graders and is a perfect compliment to our popular bugs and butterflies math and literacy unit. If you’re doing these for a classroom,…
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…
Looking for a fun way to work on counting 1-10 with preschoolers?! Whether you use turtle counters, plastic frogs or something else, these playful counting mats will be a fun part of a pond or spring theme! Snag your set below and then hop over and grab our best-selling Number Formation Sheets in our shop!…
These weather count and clip cards are the perfect addition to your math centers or small group tables this spring. Simply count the pictures and clip the corresponding number. You’re all set! Snag your set below and then hop over and grab our best selling Number Formation Sheets in our shop! Getting Ready To prep,…
Making ten is such an important concept for students because it builds their addition fact fluency and number concept. This playful flower coverall game is such a fun way to practice making ten with the numbers one through nine. Flower Coverall is perfect for spring! Snag your set below and then hop over and grab our best-selling Number…
“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…
This flower garden digraph activity is the perfect way to bring some spring blooms into the classroom. And they’re a fun, hands-on way to help your students learn digraph sounds -CH, -SH, -TH and -WH. Scroll down to download your freebie and then hop over and grab our Vowel Team Centers, too! Getting Ready This…
My students are always thrilled when rainbows appear in the springtime. And these rainbow digraph puzzles are an easy way to bring the rainbow fun indoors to our literacy centers. Grab your freebie below and then make sure to grab our Inflectional Ending Centers in our shop for more word fun! Getting Ready Like many…
These rainy day counting clip cards are filled with all things rain: puffy clouds, weatherproof boots and oversized umbrellas. They’re great counting activity to add to any preschool weather unit. Snag your set below and then hop over and grab our best-selling Number Formation Sheets in our shop! Getting Ready To make the cards, I…
I don’t know about you, but after a long and gray winter, I’m always excited to see flowers start to grow. You too? From working on phonics and letter sounds to science experiments and ten frames, these flower activities are perfect for kindergarten and first grade. There are even some gorgeous flower art projects that…
This spin on color-by-number worksheets is a super easy and fun way to practice sight words and celebrate the arrival of spring. My 5 year-old, A, loved how her flower turned out and can’t wait for me to whip up more sight word sheets. I hope your kids love the sight word craft, too! Enjoy…
These must-try weather activities for kids are fun, hands-on ways to teach about temperatures, clouds, rain… even tornadoes!! Whether you’re in need of a quick kids’ science project or are looking for something more crafty, we’ve got you covered. These ideas are the perfect compliment to our 30 Science Experiments for kids in our shop! Whip…
Blends are always a little tricky for my little learners, so anytime I can make practicing them engaging and fun, I’m all over it! These Easter Egg Consonant Blend Puzzles are the perfect way to bring some playful learning to your spring centers. Grab the fun freebie below and then hop over to grab our…
Rainbows can brighten the rainiest and gloomiest of spring days and these Rainbow Sight Word Puzzles are no exception! Grab your copy below and then hop over and snag our best-selling sight word games in the shop! Getting Ready To prep this activity, I printed each page and then used a paper cutter to cut…
Get ready for some Peep catapults! My kiddos were so busy laughing at this STEM activity that they didn’t realize they were learning engineering, physics and math, too. Follow the simple step-by-step below and then grab 30 more easy-to-follow science experiments kids will beg to repeat (plus a no prep science journal to keep track…
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…
March is right around the corner and spring fever is starting to kick in. But don’t worry! We have rounded up the best playful learning checklists in one spot so you can keep your preschoolers motivated and learning. Play with colors, talk about spring, work on subtraction and, of course, learn about rainbows… Snag your…
Spring comes with so many playful ways to help preschoolers learn! Count with Easter eggs, plant some seeds, look at clouds, go on a number walk and so much more. This April learning checklist has all you need for this rainy month! Snag your learning checklist and then hop over and grab our bundle of…
Peeps aren’t just for eating any more! The classic spring treats are great to use in science experiments too. Kids will go crazy for these 10 Peeps science experiments… no sugar rush needed! For more science fun, check out our 30 Science Experiments (including a no-prep science journal to keep track of results) in our shop! Peeps…
These kids’ science experiments use one egg and a few simple kitchen items for some seriously egg-citing results. The three sequential egg experiments are super simple to complete but are jam-packed with learning. Kids will LOVE watching their egg “magically” transform! Follow the simple step-by-step below and then grab 30 more easy-to-follow science experiments kids…
Looking for a spring-themed word family activity your kids will LOVE?! This flower CVC match up is a playful way to practice sounding out three letter words. CVC word games are fun and engaging way to introduce reading to kiddos! Snag your free activity below and then hop over and grab 14 more board games…
I love kids’ science and spring is the perfect time to learn about plants. My family’s favorite way to watch seeds grow is from our very own plant activity: egg head planters. With a quick trip to the grocery store or your refrigerator, you can create these funny egg heads, too! Follow the simple step-by-step below…
Spring is one of my favorite seasons! I love watching the bright, bold flowers appear in the garden after the long, gray days of winter. This symmetrical flowers painting activity will add the right pop of color into your classroom! This art project has so much color and variety! It’s perfect for primary-age students. For…
Spring is the perfect time to teach little ones about plant life. This simple kids’ science project is a hands-on way to show kids what really happens to seeds buried in the earth. Grow seeds with toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners – or any little learner! Follow the simple step-by-step below and then grab 30 more easy-to-follow science…
This kids’ science activity is a jaw-dropping fun way to teach little Einsteins about the strength of arches. How can a hen sit on an egg and not break it, but a chick can peck its way out? To find the answer, just walk on eggs. Like our Rainbow Jar activity, it’s a perfect kids…
This science project and art activity in one is a memorable way to help kids learn about the four stages of the butterfly life cycle: egg, caterpillar, chrysalis and (the most exciting of all!) butterfly. It’s a perfect addition to a life cycle unit, spring science activity or homeschool project. For more science fun, check out our…
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…
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…
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…
Need a ready-for-anything kids’ craft supplies box? Throw these 30 must-have supplies in a large plastic tub and you’ll have everything you need in one spot. And, for a little project inspiration, check out some of my favorite kids’ craft finds from across the internet. Enjoy! This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Pipe Cleaners – Wondering how…
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…
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…
Get ready for some seriously fun 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.
–> 6 print-and-play activities practicing sight words (it’s EDITABLE!), magic E words, vowel teams, R-influenced words, 2 and 3-digit addition and 3-dimensional shapes.
–> PLUS, as a bonus, you’ll also receive a fun science craftivity teaching kids about the 4 types of clouds.
Week 5 of distance learning, here we come! 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 CVC words, CVCe words, vowel teams, sight words (it’s EDITABLE!), coins, adding to 12, writing to 50 or 120.
–> PLUS, as a bonus, you’ll also receive a fun exercise hide and seek game to get out wiggles while kids practice reading AND an easy-to-follow egg science experiment.
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 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!
Looking for an engaging batch of STEM challenges to add to your centers or STEM boxes?! These pattern block STEM challenges are an easy way to work on problem solving, geometry, math vocabulary… even beginning fractions!
Just print the cards on cardstock, cut them apart, and grab a batch of pattern blocks. Kids will love building all 55 designs!
Plus, as a bonus, the set also includes record sheets and challenge worksheets for kids who are ready for a next step.
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND:
–> 15 any time design task cards
–> 10 fall task cards
–> 10 winter task cards
–> 10 spring task cards
–> 10 summer task cards
–> 3 bonus challenges
Studying force and motion?! These six science experiments and colorful posters are a must! The easy to follow directions and printable record sheets make the activities perfect to use as science centers, STEM projects or whole class lessons.
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND:
–> 10 colorful posters
–> Does it Roll?
–> Racing Ramps
–> Push or Pull
–> Fast or Slow?
–> Domino Bowling
–> Is it Magnetic?
–> Magnet Mazes
The set is a great compliment to our States of Matter Activity Pack!
NOTE: All of our products are instant downloads.
Looking for easy prep, fun to solve STEM challenges for kids?! This epic bundle combines ALL of my STEM challenges into one easy purchase – my best-selling landmark cards, toothpick and playdough STEM structures, weight and length challenges… they’re all here! And that means you’ll get an entire year of STEM challenges in one easy download.
Each activity pack includes easy to follow instructions, challenge cards, record sheets and answer keys.
AND THE BEST PART IS…
All 150+ challenges use simple supplies like toothpicks, pattern blocks and paper so you can quickly gather what you need without breaking the bank or making late night Target runs.
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND:
–> Scientific Method Posters
–> Editable STEM Box Labels and Student Checklist
–> Toothpick Structure Challenge Cards
–> Famous Landmark Challenge Cards
–> Weight Measurement Challenges
–> Linear Measurement Challenges
–> Pattern Block Challenges
–> Geoboard Challenges
–> Computer Coding Challenge Cards
–> Cookie Structure Challenges
–> Marshmallow Boat Challenges
–> Straw Challenges
–> Craft Stick Puzzles
–> Paper Challenges
–> Molecules and Atoms
–> 4 Season Building Cards
–> Telling Time Challenges
–> Christmas STEM Challenges
–> Winter STEM Challenge
–> Valentine’s Day STEM Challenges
–> St. Patrick’s Day STEM Challenges
–> Easter STEM Challenges
–> Spring STEM Challenges
–> Back to School STEM Challenges
–> Apple STEM Challenges
–> Farm STEM Challenges
–> Fall STEM Challenges
–> Holidays Around the World Challenges
–> Snow STEM Challenges
–> Rainbow STEM Challenges
–> Earth Day STEM Challenges
–> Building Block STEM Challenges
–> Alphabet Geoboard Challenges
–> Math Geoboard Challenges
–> Symmetry Mats
Back to school season is here and these top notch ideas for teachers are sure to make it the best one yet. Check out our huge collection of free teaching printables, community building activities, games, bulletin boards, and even a few end of the first day gifts students will love. Get inspired and then over to…
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…
My 3 year-old obsessively collects and now that fall is around the corner our house is overflowing with pinecones. On one of our recent neighborhood walks in the rain, my kiddos noticed the once open pinecones were closed. This lead to this simple pine cone science activity to see just what makes cones open and close….
