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…
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…
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…
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…
Looking for a fun way to encourage your students to STICK to learning this summer?! With this fun and easy summer writing activity, students brainstorm personal goals to help them to stay engaged and maintain their growth. Scroll down to grab your freebie! Looking for more ways to get your kiddos into writing? Check out…
This sweet ice cream writing craftivity is a perfect way to work on writing skills this summer! Scroll down to grab your freebie then hop over and grab our Writing Center Starter Kit for more writing fun! Getting Ready I printed the writing craftivity prep sheets out on both plain paper and colorful printer paper…
Regardless of where children are in their writing development, they love showing off their skills. These writing journals for toddlers and preschoolers are easy to put together and are sure to keep young kids telling stories and practicing their writing skills in the most genuine and natural ways. You’ll love hearing what they create and they’ll love telling…
Whether you’re planning a trip to the beach or you’re just dreaming about warm summer weather, this motivating writing project is a must-try activity for kindergarten or first grade. Grab your copy below and then hop over to snag our Writing Center Starter Kit to bring out the author in your child or student! I have…
No summer is complete without a camping trip or two! This fun set of camping writing prompts is a great way for kids to do a little creative writing and engage their imagination. Scroll down to grab your freebie! Looking for more writing fun?! Grab our Writing Center Starter Kit to help bring out the authors in…
Longing for a sunny day at the beach? I bet your students are, too! Add some summer fun to your writing stations with this fun beach writing prompt. It’s perfect for kindergarten and first-grade kids. With helpful vocabulary cards to help brainstorm ideas PLUS writing templates that make it easy to differentiate, this activity will…
This starter kit gives you everything you need for your kindergarten or first grade writing center! Whether you’re setting up a station as a separate space in your classroom or making go-to writing folders each student can keep in her desk and pull out during writing time, this starter kit has you covered. It even…
There’s no word on the planet that my 3.5 year-old loves spelling more than his name. Recently, he became extremely motivated to learn how to write it, too. Like most things, I knew that he would need plenty of practice before he would master his new skill so to make writing and rewriting a little…
Help your students work on their descriptive writing and have a little fun with Easter eggs! I love having an Easter egg hunt in my classroom and this is the perfect writing craftivity to go along with it. Grab the freebie below and then check out our Writing Center Starter Kit in our shop to…
Looking for an easy way to make handwriting fun for kids?! Print these five free handwriting sheets below to enjoy tons of motivating practice. Love them? Grab the entire pack of handwriting activity sheets (including a D’nealian and British English set) in our shop or on Teachers Pay Teachers! Then, snag our best-selling Ultimate Preschool Activity…
Get students excited about writing with this festive winter craftivity! Children will love dreaming up ideas about how to bring a snowman to school and you’ll love that it’s so quick to prep. The snowman writing craftivity also makes a fabulous winter hallway display. Snag your activity and then hop over and grab our amazing…
With just a few days left before St. Patrick’s Day, it’s the perfect time to add some leprechaun-inspired words and story prompts to your writing center! Scroll below to grab your freebie! Then, check out our Writing Center Stater Kit for more writing fun! Getting Ready Prep for this seasonal writing center was quick and…
Whether you’re looking for a writing craftivity for Valentine’s Day or you need a project for Random Acts of Kindness Week, you’re in the right spot. This kindness writing activity will look great on your bulletin board and will fill your classroom with thoughtful reminders about the importance of being kind. Grab the freebie below…
Designing and creating leprechaun traps is one of my favorite activities for March! Kids can come up with amazing ideas if you simply give them an opportunity to be creative and BUILD! I prefer to view it as a project-based learning (PBL) opportunity by having families send in materials for the students to create their…
One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned about teaching kids to write is that we often bombard a child with too much at once. “Don’t forget to put a capital.” “Did you put a period at the end?” “Check the word wall!” This can often overwhelm beginning writers! Nothing really “sticks” and children start to form…
These NO PREP handwriting activity sheets make it fun for kids to practice letter names, letter formation and letter sounds!
BIG UPDATE–> The pack now includes D’Nealian handwriting pages and British English versions that ask kids to “colour” instead of “color”.
Use the covers to bind them together as an engaging handwriting book or have kids work on the sheets one at a time!
The handwriting activity sheets are great to use as morning work, word work stations, supplemental handwriting practice or alphabet activity in kindergarten or preschool.
STUDENTS WILL:
–> Write upper and lowercase letters with highlighters,
–> Rainbow write them with six colors of crayons (red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple),
–> Write them in boxes
–> Trace them on a line
–> And color a word that starts with the sound
These handwriting activity sheets are so motivating! Just print and play.
These creative writing prompts will help your child develop writing fluency by reducing the stress some kids feel towards spelling, and by reducing the time some take just deciding what to write about! The creative writing prompts help children develop self-confidence which is so important for developing a love for writing. And they are designed to help…
My son knows how to write all of his letters and numbers, but the sizing, spacing, and smoothness needs a fair amount of improvement. To help him work on handwriting skills in a motivating way, I wanted him to practice writing my son’s favorite word: his name! I created this fun name writing workbook so I could follow along with his…
This activity is perfect for developing fine motor skills. This salt writing project was a creative and fun fine motor skills activity perfect for building the hand muscles my boys will use later when they’re writing. I was excited to play it again at home. For more preschool fun, try our Ultimate Preschool Activity Pack! To…
Need an easier way to teach phonics in Pre-K, Kindergarten, or First Grade? Your teaching dream is coming true because the Phonics Toolkit gives you *everything* you need in one simple download:
→ Step-by-step lesson plans for 39 different phonics skills that make it easy to teach students everything from the very first letter sound /m/ through digraphs. Just flip to the page and read through each step!
→ 88 ready-to-use literacy centers that make it fun for kids to practice each of the phonics skills. Hit “print,” and you’re ready to play.
→ Print-and-go reading passages that align with each lesson so you can stop time-sucking hunts for follow up practice material.
→ Quick phonics assessments that make it easy to pinpoint the skills each student needs to learn next. (They come in print AND digital so you can pick your favorite!)
→ Sound maps that help children memorize words that include each phonics skill in as little as 5 exposures.
→ Playful handwriting activity sheets that make it fun to work on letter formation.
…. And more!
Grab our comprehensive set of 17 spelling rule posters – the must-have tool for supercharging your students’ learning. The eye-catching posters make spelling rules easier to grasp and remember for kids. The bundle is perfect to use with whole groups, small groups, or 1:1 tutoring.
EASILY TEACH:
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…
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…
Need an easier way to teach phonics in Pre-K, Kindergarten, First, or Second Grade? The Phonics Toolkit is your teaching dream come true because it gives you *everything* you need in one simple download:
→ Step-by-step lesson plans for 128 different phonics skills that make it easy to teach students everything from the very first letter sound /m/ through complicated spelling patterns like the trigraph -TCH. Just flip to the page and read through each step!
→ 267 ready-to-use literacy centers that make it fun for kids to practice each of the phonics skills. Hit “print,” and you’re ready to play.
→ Print-and-go reading passages that align with each lesson so you can stop time-sucking hunts for follow up practice material.
→ Quick phonics assessments that make it easy to pinpoint the skills each student needs to learn next. (They come in print AND digital so you can pick your favorite!)
→ Sound maps that help children memorize words that include each phonics skill in as little as 5 exposures.
→ Playful handwriting activity sheets that make it fun to work on letter formation.
…. And more!
Give students at-a-glance access to high frequency words to include in their writing with this fully editable student word wall.
Did you swap out your classroom word wall for a sound wall but still want a writing reference that students can use to find the right spellings fast? This word wall can be glued into a file folder and kept in each student’s desk.
Help students take ownership of the words they’re learning to use in their writing with this fully editable student dictionary.
The dictionary comes pre-filled with Dolch words through first grade. But don’t worry if you’re at a different grade level or use a different list of words! Because the whole file is editable, you can add, delete, or change any of the words.
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Digraphs and blends tend to trip up new readers. Just when kids finally have their letter sounds down, out pop tricky letter combinations that change those sounds. Oy! This digraph and blend chart is a helpful way for students to keep letter clusters straight once and for all. Grab your copy below and then hop over and…
My recently turned four year-old loves to get glammed up by making her own jewelry. With the 4th of July approaching, we thought making some patriotic patterned bracelets, which is such a great fine motor activity, would be appropriate for the upcoming festivities. Have some fun and then hop over to become a VIP Plato Pack member…
Learning 3D shapes just got WAY cooler! These engaging, hands-on 3D shape activities teach kids about cones, cubes, cylinders, hemispheres, hexagonal prisms, pyramids, rectangular prisms, spheres and triangular prisms. They’re great to use as math centers or math lessons in kindergarten, first grade or second grade. Grab your pack in our shop or on Teachers Pay…
Looking for a quick prep Veteran’s Day activity for preschool or kindergarten? These free handwriting sheets give kids practice writing and sounding out the letters V and P. Grab the printable below and then hop over to become a VIP Plato Pack member so you can get all of the tools, strategies and support you…
With summer just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about the un-BEE-lievable school year we have had! This end of the school year craftivity is a perfect way to reflect on a great school year while practicing some brainstorming and writing skills. Plus it makes an adorable bulletin board for the hallway! Scroll…
Looking for a simple way to keep kids writing this summer?! Whether you’re a parent hoping to battle summer slide or you’re a teacher who wants to keep kids learning over the break, our free summer journals are the perfect solution. Grab your copy below! Then, for more writing fun, snag our Writing Center Starter…
With summer just around the corner, my students are counting down the days until break. This long e sunglasses activity were the perfect way to keep my kids excited about practicing the long e sound even with summer break rapidly approaching. Scroll down to grab the freebie, then hop over and check out our Vowel Team…
Back to school is all about procedures, procedures and more procedures! As teachers, we know that establishing a smooth running classroom takes time and effort but leads to a MUCH more successful school year. Classroom jobs are one of my favorite ways to involve my students in the day to day of running a class….
Do your kids love the Peanuts movie!? Even if they’ve never seen it, these characters are loveable the first time you meet them. We’ve created fun and educational Peanuts movie activities for kids featuring these classic characters! Grab your little learner and get ready to have some fun with these sweet characters! For unlimited access…
Learning letter sounds is no easy task, but there are few things more exciting than when kids start down the path of learning to read. Letters and sounds are a huge part of that journey so we love playing fun games to help us practice! These beginning sound match cards are the perfect addition to…
As much as we may hope that our children will always love reading, the reality is that many kids need a little encouragement. So… how can we motivate reluctant readers? Try these four easy tips and then request an invite to my 4 week course, The Reading Roadmap, so you can get the proven, ready-to-deploy…
A friend of mine recently introduced me to the brilliant concept of busy bags. The premise is simple: make several reusable activities that will entertain your child. Store them in Ziploc bags and grab a few when you’re running out the door to go to the doctor’s office, restaurant or airport. By spending a…
rab I’ve heard that good things happen in threes and that is definitely true of this three-part busy bag series. Boy Mama Teacher Mama and I teamed up several weeks ago to give away six printable kindergarten busy bags: 3 that work on literacy skills and 3 that focus on math. So far, we have…
These playful robot write and wipe addition cards are a motivating way to help kids learn how to write and understand addition problems. The print and play activity is perfect to use as a math center or STEM box. For more math fun, check out our Place Value Cover Up in our shop! Getting Ready…
With the summer half over by now, places like Pinterest are flooded with back to school checklists and quizzes to determine if children are ready for kindergarten this fall. Scattered among those checklists and quizzes are questions about pencil grasp development. They all seem to ask, “Does your child have it, or not?” To ensure…
Pencil grasp development begins long before children are ready for formalized writing. It begins even before even the first coloring and scribbles are put to paper, before the one you, as a parent, so proudly hang on the fridge. In fact, you might be surprised to find that pencil grasp development begins when children are babies;…
These 25 American-themed activities for kids include engaging math, science, literacy and crafts young patriots will love. If you’re in need of a little red, white and blue inspiration, we’ve got you covered. Kids will go crazy over these 4th of July activities and we think you will too. Want more fun activities!? Become a VIP Plato Pack member so you…
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]Pencil grasp development in preschoolers is a complex topic. Acquiring the correct pencil grasp is one of the most important physical skills children develop and most of that takes place during the preschool years. Children transition from holding a pencil with a very crude grasp to something that nearly resembles a more advanced,…
Whether you’re brand new to story stones or you’re an absolute pro, this camping themed variety is a must-try. The colorful art project doubles as an inspiring way to get kids writing! Check out the step-by-step below and then download the Writing Center Starter Kit in our shop! Getting Ready To prep, I gathered my supplies:…
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…
Looking for a fun long vowel activity for kids? These secret summer sentences give kids plenty of practice reading and writing words with long vowels including -ay, -ee, -igh and -oa. Children will love solving the mystery words and you’ll love that they’re getting lots of long vowel pattern practice. For more vowel practice, check out our Vowel Team…
If there is one thing my kiddos (and I) don’t like about summer, it’s having to slather on sunscreen. But after this low-prep, super simple kids’ science experiment showed us just how important sunscreen actually is, none of us are complaining about the inconvenience. It was a good lesson learned in more than one way! For more…
Summer is almost here which means that it’s the perfect time to add some beach-themed literacy and math activities to your centers! If you’re looking for some more serious fun this summer, grab our Editable Sight Word Games in our shop! And the best part about these summery centers is that they’re all FREE! Beach-Themed…
Have a few spare minutes to fill with a quick prep kids’ craft? Paper straw necklaces are fun for kids of all ages. And, since paper straws come in so many fun colors and patterns, it’s a perfect activity for any holiday under the sun. Make the fun craft and then hop over to become a VIP Plato…
With the summer heat coming on in full force, it’s time to cool off with a fun fine motor water activity designed specifically for toddlers! It’s a simple, easy prep, engaging fine motor project toddlers will love. And speaking of more things kids will love, check out our Ultimate Preschool Activity Pack in our shop! Even…
Counting cards are an easy prep, fun way to help kids practice number sequence, one-to-one correspondence, number recognition and (of course) counting! These 15 counting cards are our favorite freebies from across the web. They’re creative, engaging and hands-on. A perfect combo for some serious counting fun. For more math fun, check out our Number Formation…
If you need an easy way to reward good behavior, brag tags are a MUST! Just print them on colored paper to make them pop, cut apart the pieces and you’re ready to start handing them out to deserving students. Positive praise is the best way to motivate, isn’t it?! Hop over and grab your…
This playful sight word game is an easy way to add some fun to your literacy centers or word work time. Kids will love diving for sight words! And for even more sight word fun, check out our Editable Sight Word Games in our shop! Getting Ready This activity was super quick and easy to prep!…
Bidding farewell to summer doesn’t have to be sad! With these fun and differentiated summer reports, students will be able to relive their best summer memories and share them with their classmates. Scroll down to grab your own copy of the writing activity and then hop over and snag our Writing Center Starter Kit to…
Looking for a no-prep all about me printable to start the new school year? You’ve come to the right spot. Just print this free all about me newspaper and help students learn more about their new classmates. Then, hop over to our shop to set up your writing center this year with our Writing Center…
Looking for a motivating way to teach kids how to write the ABC’s? These free letter tracing sheets take writing practice to a whole new level of fun. The motivating pages are great to use as a literacy center, homeschool activity… even a busy bag you can take along when you’re out and about. Grab the…
Fun fact: Did you know that every word in English has a vowel? In fact, every SYLLABLE in English has a vowel. So why is that such a big deal? Well, kids learn to read middle vowels in CVC words AFTER they learn to read those ending consonants. For instance, a new reader might see…
Are you looking to introduce some fun early learning American holiday activities to your students? Well, look no further! These two jam-packed activity packets are the perfect solution. Combined, this gives you a fantastic handwriting practice workbook, along with two number puzzles(depending on your students’ abilities) PLUS a fun flag craft! So buckle up and…
An important first step in teaching kids how to read is figuring out what they already know. This simple reading assessment makes it easy to see the letter names, sounds and sight words students have mastered so that you can determine what to teach next. It’s the perfect jumpstart to our 4 week teacher training…
My first graders are obsessed with anything technology related, so they were thrilled when I pulled out these texting templates to work on writing conversations. This texting activity was a fun use of “technology” in the classroom! Then, if you’re ready for a more traditional writing approach, grab our Writing Center Starter Kit in our…
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…
Do your kids love bugs and butterflies?! These 14 must-have activities will keep preschoolers and kindergarteners learning and engaged for weeks. Practice alphabet letters, sight words, numbers, addition, writing, learn about the butterfly life cycle and so. much. more. Grab your Bug and Butterfly Activity Pack in our shop or on Teachers Pay Teachers. For more…
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…
Are you working on ou/ow diphthongs in phonics? This flower power sort is a fun diphthong activity that practices reading and focuses on those tricky spelling patterns. It’s perfect for use as a small group center or as a whole group read and write the room. Make sure to scroll below to grab the freebie…
Student book recommendations are a great way to get kids talking about the stories they read. Whether you’re working on an author study, need a book-themed bulletin board idea, or just want kids to reflect on books, this sheet is sure to do the trick! Grab your copy below and then check out our Reading…
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…
We often say we learn 26 letters. While that’s partially true (we learn 26 letter names) we are actually learning several more symbols when we combine both upper and lowercase. So, practice, repetition and having fun are all ways I can help my kids work on their letters and build their confidence! This flower alphabet match…
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,…
“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…
Patterns help kids learn how to make connections, predict more accurately, notice similarities, and learn sequencing – skills they’ll use for reading, writing and math later. These quick prep pattern cards add some fun by using colorful fall candy. Grab a bag at the dollar store and you’re ready to play. For more preschool fun, check…
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…
Fingerprint art is a simple and fun way to boost fine motor and pre-writing skills in preschoolers and kindergartners. Little ones will love pressing their fingers into stamp pads or paint and building cute and surprising shapes. Interested in more fun? Become a VIP Plato Pack member so you can get all of the tools, strategies…
There’s just something about the colors of the rainbow that make projects seem a little happier, don’t you think?! These 25 rainbow activities for kids are sure to bring smiles as children play along with fun and colorful math, science and literacy projects. For more STEM-related activities, check out our Epic STEM Bundle in our shop! Rainbow Activities…
I love using a skill that kids have already mastered to help teach them a completely new skill. These math activity sheets do exactly that! In Math My Name, your child can practice handwriting, number recognition, addition and subtraction, ten frames, tally marks and even drawing! You and your little one will have the best…
Practicing sight words can easily become tedious and can be especially challenging for beginning readers like my 4 year-old daughter, A. That’s why we created a pack of 30 EDITABLE sight word games and shared Sight Word Cup Hunt – we’re determined to make all of that work fun for kids by creating sight word activities. To…
Practicing sight words just got so much more fun! As kids race to reach the rainbow first in this sight word game, they read, write and spell their sight words along the way. Grab your copy below and then hop over and snag our best selling 32 EDITABLE Sight Word Games for even more fun! Getting Ready Prepping…
A pirate-themed sight word game?! Yes, please, matey! This playful activity is great to use as a literacy center, word work activity or stand-alone sight word game. And, because it’s editable, kids can practice any words under the sun, making it so easy to differentiate! Grab your copy below and then hop over and snag our best…
Planning a St. Patrick’s Day writing center? These free verb tense resource cards help students create greater variety in their writing and the pictures make excellent prompts for choosing what to write about! The cards are aimed at first graders but would also be excellent vocabulary cards for kindergarteners. For more writing inspiration, check out our Writing Center…
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…
After mastering numbers to ten, moving on to teen numbers can be a little tricky for some kids. These valentine twenty frames are a playful, hands-on way to work on counting sets and writing the numbers 10-20. They’re the perfect complement to our free valentine ten frame sheets HERE. Snag your Number Formation Pack in our…
Looking for St. Patrick’s Day activities your students will beg to play over and over again?!
I’ve seen tons of fine motor skills activities on Pinterest lately. Beading projects, scissor cutting, playdough trays. They are all great for building kids’ hand-eye coordination and muscle strength so that they are ready to write on their own later. Conversation Heart Letter Tracing is a great way to build those important fine motor skills…
When Easter is over, what do you do with those extra plastic eggs? Instead of tucking them back into storage, keep them out for this hands-on word family game! See the surprisingly simple step-by-step below and then request an invite to our 4 week course, The Reading Roadmap, so you can get the proven, ready-to-deploy…
The homemade bath bombs we made for Mother’s Day last year were such a hit with both my kids. They loved every step – from mixing and molding the fizzies to delivering them. So I came up with these Valentine’s Day-inspired homemade bath bombs that reveal a secret message when placed in the bath! Of…
‘Tis the season for all things warm and fuzzy! To get into the Valentine’s Day spirit, I was excited to round up 30 of my favorite heart activities for kids. The mega list includes fun math games, science experiments, crafts projects and recipes children will love. Grab the freebie below! Want more activities? Join The…
What kid doesn’t like a little bit of magic?! Add in a sweet message and you’ve got a sure fire winner for Valentine’s Day. These invisible ink valentines are a perfect addition to any Valentine’s Day party, friendship unit or rainy day activity. For more science kids will love, check out our 30 Science Experiments,…
Are you looking for a fun way to practice magic E words this winter? This icy magic E sort is a must-play! You can stay warm and cozy inside while you practice six long vowel word families. Snag your set below and then hop over to grab our Vowel Team Centers in our shop for…
Ready to geek out on outer space activities but not sure where to start? These 25 outer space activities make it so easy to learn about our solar system. Just print and play! Grab your outer space instant download in our shop! Then, for more fun science, check out our 30 Science Experiments your kids will beg…
Calling all superheroes! Earth Day is coming up soon, which means there is no better time to talk about taking care of the earth with our students and work on some writing skills at the same time. Enter: a creative Earth Day activity! This superhero writing craftivity is the perfect compliment to an Earth Day…
In need of a fun new way to practice math facts? We’ve got you covered! This simple Easter egg math fact activity is a motivating way to practice addition, subtraction, multiplication – just about anything! Just grab your stash of plastic Easter eggs and you’re ready to play! For more math fun, try our Place…
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…
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 St. Patrick’s Day quickly approaching, this fun leprechaun-inspired word family sort is a must-try. Kids will love playing with gold (who can blame them?!) and YOU’LL love that they’re practicing important reading skills. To make it easier for you to get EVERY student bigger results, the freebie comes in TWO versions so you can…
These simple, structured poetry pages make it easy to squeeze in poetry practice this spring. They’re perfect for a mini poetry unit, writing center or whole class activity! Also, don’t forget to spice up students’ writing with our Writing Center Starter Kit! Getting Ready To prep for our mini spring poetry unit, I simply printed…
Making patterns is an important math concept for kids to know – and what better way to learn them than through conversation heart patterns!? When I told my 5 year-old, A, that she would be making patterns using classic Valentine’s conversation hearts, she couldn’t wait to get started. A loved sorting the different colored hearts,…
It’s time to pull out some fun Valentine’s Day centers and this alphabet match is a must-try. Grab the freebie below and then snag our Ultimate Preschool Activity Pack in our shop and keep the learning going! Getting Ready Like our Valentine’s Day beginning sound puzzles, these 26 different puppy and heart matching pieces are…
If you’re looking for first grade centers your students will beg to repeat, you’ve come to the right spot! Playdough to Plato is all-in on helping you save time, stay inspired and get bigger teaching results so we pulled together some of our favorite first grade centers in one spot right here. Just click one…
If you’re looking for kindergarten centers your students will beg to repeat, you’ve come to the right spot! Playdough to Plato is all-in on helping you save time, stay inspired and get bigger teaching results so we pulled together some of our favorite kindergarten centers in one spot right here. Just click one of the…
If you’re looking for a motivating, easy-prep way to teach kids how to write and recognize the numbers 0 to 30, you’ve come to the right spot. This number formation pack is brimming with effective teaching strategies: hands-on activity sheets, memorable rhymes and helpful posters. Download your copy now in our shop or on Teachers Pay…
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…
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so some thematic learning is in order with a Valentine’s math game! Practice counting valentines with these addition and subtraction re-usable mats. They focus mainly on numbers to 20, so they’re perfect for first grade but are manageable for kindergarteners, too. It’s the perfect complement to our popular…
Understanding the concept of place value (the number 74 has 7 tens and 4 ones, for example) is important for children to develop a solid sense of numbers. Our place value activity mats are a hands-on way to practice reading, writing and counting numbers from 1 to 100. They’re great to use as number of the day practice, morning…
There are tons of fun 100th Day of School activities and these 25 awesome ideas are some of our favorites from across the web. They’re the perfect complement to our popular 100 Day of School Activity Pack! If you’re in the market for some more amazing activities, become a VIP Plato Pack member so you can…
Sight words like THE, FOR, and TO make up a *huge* percentage of the text kids read, so memorizing them is a great way to increase students’ reading fluency. And these print-and-go sight word games make it extra fun for kids to practice them! Since they’re editable, you can easily work on any words under…
Want a DIY, taste-safe paint recipe for kids? You’ve come to the right spot! This simple homemade flour paint recipe is surprisingly easy to make and keeps the kids entertained for hours. Plus, as a huge bonus, it’s safe for kids to put in their mouths – making it perfect for even the youngest artists! Snag…
Classroom management is a critical piece of any successful school year. Students must know how to wait their turn, work out conflicts, stay on task – the list goes on. There are so many components teachers need to orchestrate well in order for learning to happen. Get organized then hop over to become a VIP…
My kindergarten students always love counting with manipulatives during math, so I was excited to pull together this Valentine’s Day-themed heart counting mat to give young learners hands-on practice counting 1 to 20. Grab the freebie below and then snag our Number Formation Pack in our shop for more math fun! Getting Ready This heart…
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…
ABC games are a fun, hands-on way to teach kids the names and sounds of letters. This roundup of 50 ABC games includes favorite finds from across the web. Whether you’re looking for a super-active game or you’d like an easy download you can print and play, this list has you covered. Then, hop over to become a…
Teaching kids to cut with scissors is an important life skill and helps build fine motor strength and hand-eye coordination they’ll need for writing alphabet letters and words later. Paper cutting stations are here to help! Handing over a pair of blades to young kids sounds intimidating, but you’ve come to the right spot! Find out…
Fine motor activities build the hand-eye coordination and strength kids need to write words later. These creative fine motor activities are sure to be a hit with preschoolers. They’re the perfect complement to our best-selling Fine Motor Super Pack! Our first activity is a classic! Simply have kids practice colors, patterning AND fine motor skills by stringing colorful…
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…
When my oldest son gave up naps almost a year and a half ago, I scrambled to set up some quiet time activities that would keep him entertained for half an hour so that I could have a much needed break in the middle of the day. Fast forward to today, and we have a…
Looking for some fun St. Patrick’s Day activities with a math, science and literacy focus? You’ve come to the right spot. We’ve pulled together 25 of our favorite St. Patrick’s Day activities for kids in one spot. We hope your little leprechauns love them too! For more activities, join The Plato Pack and get unlimited…
Teaching my first graders about the impact Martin Luther King Jr. had is super important to me as a teacher. We read books about his life, talk about why he is an inspiration, and watch his “I Have a Dream” speech. I also wanted a fun writing activity that was appropriate for the younger elementary grades….
I love activities that put a seasonal twist on learning important concepts, and these snowman button counting puzzles do just that! They are a great math center or hands-on learning activity for preschool or kindergarteners this winter. Snag your activity and then check out our Number Formation Pack in our shop! Getting Ready I always…
These 20 motivating winter activities are perfect for pre-K and kindergarten! Use them as math and literacy centers, early finisher activities, morning tubs… the sky’s the limit. Whether you’re putting together a winter unit, or just want to step up math and literacy learning, this Winter Activity Pack is a must. Grab your set in our shop…
This Race to the Snowballs CVC game is sure to be “snow” much fun for students! It’s a great way for beginning readers to sound out and write three letter words. Scroll below to grab your download and then check out our best-selling Editable Sight Word Games in our shop! Getting Ready Prepping the activity…
Ready for a fun, Valentine’s Day twist on numbers? This festive number book gives kids practice writing and counting the numbers one to ten. Grab the freebie below and then snag our super fun Number Formation Pack! Getting the Number Books Ready Prepping this activity couldn’t have been much simpler. I printed the number book (below)…
Are you in need of a motivating way to practice reading, spelling and writing sight words this winter? Grab some salt, a baking dish and our free snowflake sight words download for some snowy fun. Use the download button below and then hop over and grab our jam-packed Word Work Centers in our shop – it’s bursting…
If you’re looking for a fun way to teach kids number recognition, counting, one-to-one correspondence, number writing and even beginning addition this holiday season, you’ve come to the right spot. These festive Christmas tree counting cards are a motivating, hands-on way to tackle the numbers 1 to 10. This activity is the perfect compliment to…
Groundhog Day is just around the corner and this pack makes it easy to add some motivating, groundhog-themed math and literacy centers to your lesson plans. Students will practice letter sounds, sight words, ten frames, graphing, 2D shapes and so much more. The set is perfect for pre-k, kindergarten or first grade.
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND:
–> 1-20 Counting Clip Cards. Work on ten frames and counting from 1 to 20.
–> Roll and Colors. Practice immediately recognizing the numbers 1 to 6.
–> Roll, ADD and Color. Easily differentiate for kids who are ready to start working on addition.
–> This or That. Compare two numbers and color the one that’s bigger. 3 levels for easy differentiation.
–> Groundhog Shapes. Learn 2D shape names and practice graphing.
–> Groundhog Predictions. Make predictions and work on graphing.
–> Alphabet Groundhogs. Practice upper and lowercase pairs.
–> Alphabet Puzzles. Match up each letter with a word that starts with it.
–> Alphabet Spin. Spin a letter and color a word that starts with it.
–> EDITABLE Don’t Wake the Groundhog Sight Word Game. Work on reading and writing any words under the sun.
–> Groundhog Day Magic. Make your sight words magically appear.
–> 2 Story Starters. Build students’ creativity as you work on writing.
–> If I Were a Groundhog… Stretch kids’ imaginations while they practice writing.
Gingerbread activities are always a hit with kids and this batch of literacy and math games is no exception. Pre-K and kindergarten students will love the 13 motivating activities including alphabet puzzles, counting activities, sight word games, graphing sheets, pattern cards, addition and subtraction activities and more. Grab your set in our shop or on Teachers…
Practicing sight words just got WAY MORE FUN! No matter what sight words your students have to learn, this pack will give you an EDITABLE board game you can use for every holiday of the year. Grab your set in my shop or on Teachers Pay Teachers! Then, grab our best-selling Editable Sight Word Games…
Get ready for some exciting and fun sight word practice! These 11 playful hide and seek pocket chart games are EDITABLE so you can practice any words under the sun: sight words, word families, themed words… the sky’s the limit.
The games are great to play with the entire class, in small groups or even one-on-one.
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INSIDE YOU’LL FIND 11 EDITABLE GAMES:
–> Hamburger Hide & Seek
–> Dinosaur Hide & Seek
–> Gumball Hide & Seek
–> Cookie Hide & Seek
–> Frog Hide & Seek
–> Laundry Hide & Seek
–> Penguin Hide & Seek
–> Fish Hide & Seek
–> Truck Hide & Seek
–> Rainy Day Hide & Seek
–> Monster Hide & Seek
That’s 11 EDITABLE hide and seek pocket chart games in all!
Gobble, gobble! Get into the Thanksgiving spirit with 16 Thanksgiving centers that are perfect for preschool and Kindergarten. Grab your set in our shop or on Teachers Pay Teachers! And speaking of fun centers, become a VIP Plato Pack member so you can get all of the tools, strategies and support you need to reach…
This easy-prep Thanksgiving money activity is a playful way to practice counting a collection of coins. Scroll down to grab your freebie and then make sure to hop over and snag our Place Value Cover Up for more math fun! Getting Ready Prepping this Thanksgiving money activity was quick and easy! I printed the Thanksgiving…
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…
Flexible seating has become all the rage in elementary school classrooms. Rather than confining kids to traditional tables and chairs, teachers are giving students lots of different seating options so that children can take control of their learning and find a classroom work space that feels best to them. Get inspired by this flexible seating roundup of our…
Little engineers will love these 25 LEGO activities. They’re hands-on, motivating ways to practice math, literacy, engineering… even science! So grab your bucket of bricks and get ready for some serious LEGO learning fun. And for more fun, check out our Epic STEM Challenge Bundle! This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Getting Ready Before jumping in…
‘Tis the season for Santa Claus, jingle bells and sweet treats. I love it! This go-to Christmas Activity Pack includes 23 elf-approved math and literacy activities bundled together in one easy instant download. It’s perfect for Pre-K and Kindergarten. Grab the printable below and then hop over to become a VIP Plato Pack member so you can get all…
These 26 word work centers can be used with any words under the sun: sight words, phonics, spelling lists, word families, themed words… the sky’s the limit! And, as a huge bonus, the mega pack of word work activities requires almost no prep. Kids love that they’re fun – teachers love that they’re ready to…
This free Santa stationery is a perfect addition to your writing center this holiday season! Snag the activity below. Then, ready for more writing? Take a look at our Writing Center Starter Kit in our shop and turn your students into authors! Getting Ready Prepping the Santa stationery was easy peasy! I printed a copy…
Kids will love this playful Thanksgiving Write Around the Room activity! It’s a fun way to learn about the first Thanksgiving and introduce some holiday vocabulary. Scroll below to grab your free Thanksgiving center and then make sure to hop over and snag our Writing Center Starter Kit for more writing fun! Getting Ready Prepping…
Salt tray writing is a super simple, multi-sensory way to encourage kids to practice letter formation and sight words. And with a little orange food color and a dash of pumpkin pie spice, you can quickly turn an ordinary salt tray into a PUMPKIN SPICE one. It’s such a simple way to add a BIG…
Tis’ the season for all things orange! There are SO MANY super fun pumpkin activities and we’re excited to pass along our favorites from across the web. This fall-themed roundup includes pumpkin-themed math, literacy and science projects your kids will LOVE. If you’re looking for more, hop over to become a VIP Plato Pack member so…
Nothing screams fall quite like apples, am I right? These 16 motivating apple activities make it fun to practice literacy, math, science and STEM. And the best part is that your kindergarten and first grade students will LOVE every single one of them! Snag your jumbo-sized apple pack in our shop or on Teachers Pay…
These 18 math and literacy 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 graphing!
It’s perfect for kindergarten and first grade. Just hit print!
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND:
LITERACY CENTERS
–> 2 versions of Pineapple Match Up: CVC words and vowel team words
–> 2 versions of Surf Sort: 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
–> EDITABLE Color by Sight Word Sheets
–> 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, graphing, tallying and number bonds.
–> 2 versions of the Spin & Graph Game: 2D and 3D shapes
–> 4 versions of Summer Time Game: time to the nearest hour, half hour, quarter hour and 5-minute interval
–> 3 versions of Odd and Even Sort: 1-20, 1-50 and 1-120
–> 2 versions of Addition Puzzles: adding to 12 and adding to 20
–> 2 version of Subtraction Write and Wipe Cards: Subtracting from 10 and 20
THAT’S 18 MAY MATH AND LITERACY CENTERS IN ALL!
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 CVCe words, vowel teams, R-influenced words, sight words (it’s EDITABLE!), coins, adding, and writing to 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.
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.
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!
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.
By popular request, I added an editable sight word game this week so you can have kids practice any words under the sun!
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 families can print off at home. This week works on CVC words and CVCe words, sight words, addition to 20, subtraction within 20, patterns, units of time and weather.
Get ready for some serious fun! These 18 engaging print-and-play centers motivate kids to practice reading and writing the 8 most common diphthongs: -AU, -AW, -EW, -OI, -OO, -OU, -OW, -OY If you’re looking for more just like this, become a VIP Plato Pack member so you can get all of the tools, strategies and support you…
Get ready for some serious fun! These 20 engaging print-and-play centers motivate kids to practice reading and writing the 8 most common diphthongs:
-AU, -AW, -EW, -OI, -OO, -OU, -OW, -OY
Get ready for some seriously playful learning! These 19 March centers make it fun for kids to practice sight words, phonics, writing, shapes, telling time… even counting coins!
They’re perfect for kindergarten and first grade. Just hit print!
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND:
LITERACY CENTERS
–> Beginning Sound Puzzles
–> CVC Flip & Write
–> CVC Puzzles
–> CVCe Puzzles
–> EDITABLE Sight Word Board Game
–> EDITABLE Sight Word Puzzles
–> EDITABLE Sight Word Graph
–> EDITABLE Sight Word Cover Up Game
–> 3 Story Starters + Word Cards
MATH CENTERS
The set also includes math activities teaching critical skills including place value, telling time, counting coins, addition and subtraction.
–> EDITABLE Hide and Seek Math Fact Pocket Chart Game
–> Addition to 12 Board Game
–> Subtraction within 12 Board Game
–> 2 Sets of I Have, Who Have Place Value Game (Numbers to 50 & Numbers to 120)
–> 2 Sets of Money Puzzles (American Currency & Australian Currency)
–> 2 Versions of Spin & Graph Shapes (2D Shapes & 3D Shapes)
–> 2 Roll and Cover Mats
–> 2 Roll, Add and Cover Mats
–> Telling Time Connect Four Game
THAT’S 19 MARCH MATH AND LITERACY CENTERS IN ALL!
Make it fun for students to practice reading and writing short O words with this motivating batch of 12 short O centers!
The mega pack includes 12 print-and-play activities focusing on the 7 most common word families:
-OB, -OD, -OG, -OM, -OP, -OT, -OX
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND
–> 5 playful board games
–> 5 no-prep roll and write sheets
–> Flip and write “Bubble Bash” game
–> Sound it out mats
–> Roll and graph game
–> Flip and write “Flower Power” game
–> Hide and seek pocket chart game
–> 2 no-prep read and color sheets
Get ready for some serious fun! These 12 playful print-and-play centers motivate kids to practice reading and writing the 6 most common short E word families:
-EB, -ED, -EG, -EM, -EN, -ET
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND…
–> 4 motivating game boards
–> 4 sound it out playdough mats
–> 4 I spy games
–> 4 roll and graph centers
–> 24 clip cards
–> 2 no prep cut and sort sheets
That’s 12 short E print-and-play centers in all!
Get ready to save TONS of planning time!
This mega pack of October math and literacy centers practices letter sounds, word families, sight words, shapes, graphing and so much more.
All 16 centers are perfect for kindergarten and first grade!
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND:
LITERACY CENTERS
–> Rhyming Puzzles
–> Uppercase ABC Game
–> Uppercase-Lowercase ABC Game
–> 5 CVC Word Family Spin and Color Sheets
–> EDITABLE Sight Word Board Game
–> EDITABLE Spin & Write Sight Word Games
–> EDITABLE Cover Up Sight Word Game
–> EDITABLE Flip & Write Sight Word Game
–> EDITABLE Sight Word Graph
–> 3 Story Starters + Word Cards for Your Writing Center
MATH CENTERS
The set also includes math activities teaching critical skills including numbers, graphing, addition and subtraction.
–> 3 Sets of Number Puzzles (1-20, Making Ten, Adding to 12)
–> 1-10 Number Dominoes
–> 3 Sets of Build and Compare Challenge Cards (0-20, 0-50, 0-120)
–> One More – One Less Game
–> Subtracting from 10 Write and Wipe Cards
–> 2 Subtraction Mats
–> EDITABLE Math Puzzles
–> 2D Shape Clip Cards
–> 3D Shape Clip Cards
THAT’S 16 OCTOBER MATH AND LITERACY CENTERS IN ALL!
Get ready for some serious inspiration! This mega pack of September math and literacy centers practices letter sounds, word families, sight words, shapes, graphing and so much more.
All 15 centers are perfect for kindergarten and first grade!
Check out the product description below to see what’s included.
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND:
LITERACY CENTERS
–> Rhyming Puzzles
–> Rhyming Sort
–> Uppercase ABC Game
–> Uppercase-Lowercase ABC Game
–> Beginning Sound Puzzles
–> CVC Word Family Puzzles
–> CVC Word Family Sort
–> EDITABLE I Spy Game
–> EDITABLE Sight Word Game Board
–> EDITABLE Hide & Seek Sight Word Pocket Chart Game
–> EDITABLE Flip & Write Sight Word Game
–> EDITABLE Sight Word Graph
–> 3 Story Starters + Word Cards for Your Writing Center
MATH CENTERS
The set also includes math activities teaching critical skills including numbers, graphing, addition and subtraction.
–> Ten Frame Clip Cards
–> 1-120 Base Ten Block Clip Cards
–> Tractor Hide & Seek Number Game
–> One More – One Less Game
–> Addition to 10 Write and Wipe Cards
–> Roll & Subtract Subtraction Game
–> Shape Graph Game
–> EDITABLE Word Graph
THAT’S 15 SEPTEMBER MATH AND LITERACY CENTERS IN ALL!
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
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!
If you need an easy way to reward good behavior, good choice tags are a MUST! Just print them on colored paper to make them pop, cut apart the pieces, and you’re ready to start handing them out to deserving students.
Positive praise is the best way to motivate, isn’t it?!
Children love collecting the tags on binder rings and showing them off to their families at home.
This set includes 30 tags including 4 EDITABLE ones!
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND:
–> Caring Friend
–> Team Player
–> Critical Thinker
–> Hard Worker
–> Helpful Leader
–> Great Citizen
–> Incredible Listener
–> Rockstar Reader
–> Math Whiz
–> Awesome Author
–> Inquiring Scientist
–> Substitute Helper
–> Friendly Sharer
–> Super Hand Raiser
–> Quiet Walker
–> Patient Waiter
–> Encouraging Classmate
–> Creative Artist
–> Energetic Athlete
–> Cleaning Superhero
–> Kind Friend
–> Word Detective
–> Handwriting Ninja
–> Sight Word Champ
–> Recess Rule Follower
–> Super Citizen
PLUS 4 editable good choice tags!
These tags will take your classroom management to a whole new level of motivation.
These Earth Day centers make it so easy to plan your math and literacy activities for the week of April 22nd! Just hit print.
This print-and-play pack includes 18 math and literacy centers practicing word families, sight words, telling time, number bonds and so much more.
The Earth Day 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.
–> Beginning Sounds Color Up. Pick a card from the pile and color the letter that starts with the word shown.
–> Digraph Color Up. For students who are ready to be stretched, practice digraph words instead.
–> Blends Color Up. And for children who need even more of a push, pull out the blends version of the game.
–> EDITABLE Sight Word Game. Race to the finish line as you read and write sight words along the way!
–> EDITABLE I Spy Game. Have fun and burn off a little extra energy as kids search the room for sight words and then practice spelling them on their record sheet.
–> EDITABLE Sight Word Puzzles. Match each sight word with its twin!
–> 3 Story Starters. Get kids writing with creative story prompts and Earth Day word cards.
MATH CENTERS
The set also includes math activities teaching critical skills including numbers, telling time, addition and subtraction.
–> What’s Next? Easily differentiate by having kids focus on the numbers 1-20, 1-50 or 1-120.
–> Roll and Cover. Challenge students to roll two dice, add the numbers together, and then cover up the sum on their pattern block mat.
–> Subtraction Mats. Spin two numbers, write the subtraction problem and solve it!
–> Number Bonds. Have kids complete Earth Day number bonds.
–> 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.
–> Color by Shape. Practice naming and recognizing 2D or 3D shapes with a playful game of chance.
–> Shape Graph. Spin a shape and add it to the graph. What shape reaches the top first?
THERE ARE 18 EARTH DAY MATH AND LITERACY CENTERS IN ALL!
Looking for penguin centers your students will beg to repeat over and over again?!
This print and play pack includes 17 math and literacy centers practicing word families, sight words, number concept, addition, subtraction and so much more.
The penguin activities 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.
–> Fact Sheets. Learn about penguins and then complete either a KWL chart or fill out a fact sheet.
–> Penguin Alphabet. Such a motivating way to work on letter recognition and upper and lowercase pairing.
–> Alphabet Spin. Spin a letter and color a word that starts with it!
–> Word Family Sort. Sort and then sound out CVC words.
–> EDITABLE Sight Word Game. Race to the iceberg as you read and write sight words along the way.
–> EDITABLE I Spy. Find the sight words hidden around the room. Then write the words in the right spot on your sheet!
–> EDITABLE Hide and Seek. Play a super fun pocket chart game with the whole class!
–> 3 Story Starters. Get kids writing with creative story prompts.
MATH CENTERS
The set also includes math activities teaching critical skills including numbers, patterns addition and subtraction.
–> Comparing Penguins. Use clothespins to clip the biggest number! You can either work on 1-10 or stretch kids who are ready by practicing 1-100.
–> This or That. Color the biggest number in each pair.
–> Odd or Even. Sort numbers into the right pile: either odd or even.
–> Fish Patterns. Create AB, ABB, ABCD, AABB, AAB and ABC patterns. Then invite students who are ready for a challenge to create patterns of their own.
–> Write and Wipe Making 10 Cards. Write and solve penguin-themed making ten addition problems.
–> Write and Wipe Subtraction Cards. Then invite students to write and solve subtraction within 10!
THERE ARE 17 PENGUIN ACTIVITIES IN ALL!
These 9 St. Lucia’s Day centers are a must for your festival of light or holidays around the world unit! The math and literacy activities are easy to differentiate for a variety of levels making the set perfect for kindergarten or first grade.
Use the fact sheets to teach important details about St. Lucia’s Day and then work on sight words, numbers 1-100, addition, patterns, story writing and more.
The St. Lucia’s Day pack includes 9 motivating math and literacy centers kids will love.
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND:
LITERACY
–> St. Lucia’s Day KWL Chart
–> 2 Versions of St. Lucia’s Day Fact Sheets
–> EDITABLE I Spy Sight Word Game
–> EDITABLE Sight Word Board Game
–> 3 NO PREP Story Starters
MATH
–> 1-100 Number Puzzles
–> Four in a Row Addition Game
–> St. Lucia Patterns
Students will love these 11 Kwanzaa centers! The math and literacy activities are easy to differentiate for a variety of levels making the set perfect for kindergarten or first grade.
Use the fact sheets to teach important details about Kwanzaa and then work on sight words, phonics, number sequencing, graphing, tallying, story writing and more.
The Kwanzaa pack includes 11 motivating math and literacy centers kids will love.
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND:
LITERACY
–> Kwanzaa KWL Chart
–> 2 Versions of Kwanzaa Fact Sheets
–> Kwanzaa Alphabet Game
–> EDITABLE Magic Fruit Sight Word Game
–> EDITABLE Sight Word Board Game
–> EDITABLE Color by Sight Word
–> 3 NO PREP Story Starters
MATH
–> Spin and Tally Game
–> Kwanzaa Patterns
–> What’s Next? Number Sequencing Game
Ring in the Chinese New Year with 15 festive centers! The math and literacy activities are easy to differentiate for a variety of levels making the set perfect for kindergarten or first grade.
Use the fact sheets to teach important details about the Chinese New Year and then work on sight words, phonics, addition, number sequencing, patterns, story writing and more.
The Chinese New Year pack includes 15 motivating math and literacy centers kids will love.
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND:
LITERACY
–> Chinese New Year KWL Chart
–> 2 Versions of Chinese New Year Fact Sheets
–> Alphabet Clip Cards
–> EDITABLE I Spy Sight Word Game
–> EDITABLE Sight Word Color by Code
–> EDITABLE Sight Word Board Game
–> 3 NO PREP Story Starters
MATH
–> Color by Ten Frame
–> What’s Next? Number Sequencing Game
–> Four in a Row Addition Game
–> Addition Puzzles
–> Good Fortune Patterns
