These 46 end of year awards challenge kids to dram BIG and celebrate their greatness. Instead of the traditional “super reader” or “math whiz” – type of certificates, this version includes FUTURE OCCUPATION awards. Students will love finding out what you predict they’ll become! Snag your set in our shop or on Teachers Pay Teachers! […]
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Easter Addition to 10
Easter addition activity for ages 5 to 7. Are you looking for an EGG-CELLENT way to practice addition? This fun Easter themed activity is perfect! Scroll below to grab your freebie and then make sure to hop over and snag our Easter STEM challenges for more math fun. Getting Ready The prep work was as […]
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Egg Head Planters
Kids’ science for ages 3 to 8. 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 egg head planters. With a quick trip to the grocery store or your refrigerator, you can create these funny egg heads too! For even […]
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Flower CVC Match
Flower CVC match for ages 5 to 7. 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. Grab your copy below and then hop over and try out our Word Family Garden Craft too! One of the […]
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20 Flower Learning Activities
Activities for ages 4 to 8. I don’t know about you but after a long 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-themed centers are perfect for kindergarten and first grade. There are even some […]
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Rainbow Digraph Puzzles
Digraph puzzles for ages 5 to 7. 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 complete digraph activity pack from our shop […]
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Free Printable Weather Game
Weather game for ages 3 to 6. I love teaching kids about the weather. There’s something magical about the way the systems of the earth work together so smoothly to create our weather patterns. This free printable weather game is a great way to review weather words in a fun and playful way. It’s the […]
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Rainbow Jar
Science for kids ages 2 and up. We love fun kids’ science and this easy activity is one of our favorites. With just a few common household ingredients like dish soap and honey, little scientists can actually pour a rainbow in a jar. There’s no need for any magic – just 100% kid-friendly science. P.S. Looking for some easy ways to add super […]
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Spring Centers
Activity for ages 5 to 7. If your math and literacy centers need a little love this spring, this 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 […]
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Raindrop Beginning Sound Match
Beginning sound match for ages 4 to 6. “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 […]
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Pattern Block Letters and Numbers
Activity for ages 3 to 5. Looking for a motivating way to practice letters and numbers?! These pattern block challenges are a MUST! The print and play cards have kids build all 26 uppercase letters, their 26 lowercase pairs PLUS the numbers 0 to 20. Students will have so much fun that they won’t even […]
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Brag Tags
Activity for ages 3 to 7. 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 […]
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Magic E Puzzles
Activity for ages 6 to 8. Just when kids finally learn how to read CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words, it’s time to jump into something new: Magic E words! When a silent E is added to the end of a CVC word, the vowel magically changes to a different sound. Kids will love practicing those tricky CVCe […]
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Leprechaun Coin Counting
Activity for ages 3 to 6. Little leprechauns will love reading and counting along with this gold coin counting book! Scroll below to grab your freebie and then make sure to hop over and snag our gold coin teen number coverall too! Getting Ready This activity was really easy to prepare! I simply printed all […]
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Diphthong Puzzles
Activity for ages 6 to 8. I’m super excited to celebrate Playdough to Plato’s 7th birthday with a brand new freebie your kids will love: diphthong puzzles! Use the set as a guided reading activity, literacy center or word work station focusing on those tricky diphthongs including -AU, -AW, -EW, -OI, -OO and -OU. Scroll […]
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CVCe Word Work
Activity for ages 5 to 7. Are you looking for a helpful tool to teach students about the silent E once and for all? These colorful word work cards are a must-try! Scroll below to grab your freebie and then make sure to jump over and pick up our Magic E Kite Puzzles too. Getting […]
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Dinosaur Counting Mat
Activity for ages 4 to 6. Students will have so much fun counting from 1 to 20 with this playful dinosaur counting mat. Use it for small group work, partner work, or at a math station. Then hop on over and check out our Dinosaur Number Puzzles too! Getting Ready This activity was so easy […]
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Rainbow + Unicorn Centers
It’s a cold, hard fact: kids HATE being bored. They lose focus, they get off task… That’s why it’s so important to make learning fun! When practice seems more like PLAY and less like WORK, kids stay engaged. They learn more, they stay focused… Since nothing screams “motivation” quite like rainbows and unicorns, this month’s […]
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Snowman Craft
Activity for ages 4 to 8. Building a snowman is always a winter highlight for kids! Bundle up that excitement with this colorful snowman craft so children can remember the snowy fun all year long. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Getting Ready To get ready, I gathered supplies for each student: One 12″ x […]
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Mitten Addition
Activity for ages 5 to 7. Need a fun addition game to play this winter? Mitten Addition will add some serious excitement to your math centers! Scroll below to grab your freebie and then make sure to hop over and grab our hot cocoa addition game for even more wintery math fun. Getting Ready This […]
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Icy Word Family Sort
Activity for ages 6 to 8. Are you looking for a fun way to practice silent e words this winter? This icy word family sort is perfect! You can stay warm and cozy inside while you practice six long vowel word families. Scroll below for your free download and then make sure to hop over […]
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Colorful Hearts
Activity for ages 4 to 8. Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and there’s no better way to celebrate than with a cheerful heart art project! Kids will LOVE creating this beautiful art and YOU’LL love the easy-to-follow instructions. Getting Ready To prep, I gathered supplies for each student: • One 9″ x 12″ […]
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Love Bugs Sight Word Swat
Activity for ages 5 to 6. Looking for a fun and engaging way to practice sight words? This playful love bugs game is perfect for February literacy centers! Scroll below to grab your freebie then make sure to hop over and snag our Valentine Rhyming Match Up for even more February literacy ideas. Getting Ready […]
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Enter to Win The Reading Roadmap!
Last month, I asked you to share your most pressing questions about teaching reading. I read through every single response and spent time reflecting on the main purpose of our signature course, The Reading Roadmap: simplifying the teaching process so you can reach EVERY child in class – REGARDLESS of reading level. In survey responses, I saw over and […]
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STEM Geoboard Challenges
Activity for ages 4 to 8. These geoboard STEM challenges are an amazingly simple tool for stretching kids’ design, engineering, and measurement skills. Snag your 10 free STEM challenges below and then hop over to grab our best selling Toothpick STEM Structures too! Getting Ready Prepping the activity was quick and easy! I printed the […]
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Winter Bird Art
Activity for ages 4 to 8. During the long winter months, I can always count on some festive birds to be a bright spot against the white snow. This gorgeous kids’ art project reinforces cutting, painting, and gluing skills while refining students’ fine motor skills! Getting Ready To prep, I gathered supplies for each student: One […]
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Race to the Snowballs
Activity for ages 5 to 7. 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 them make sure to hop over and snag some snowman addition […]
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Digraph Snowball Cover
Activity for ages 5 to 7. It’s ‘SNOW’ much fun to practice digraphs! This playful, hands-on activity is a great way to add some excitement to your literacy centers this winter! Scroll below to grab your freebie and then make sure to hop over and snag our digraph snowball puzzles for more reading fun. Getting […]
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5 Days of Giveaways
It’s true: SANTA CLAUS IS REAL. I know for sure because he’s brought the most incredible sack of holidays goodies to our office. And treats for us mean treats for you! Starting this Sunday, we’re sending out 5 days of giveaways to every email subscriber on our list. Ho ho ho, friends! Doesn’t the holiday […]
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Color by Sight Word
Activity for ages 4 to 6. Keeping kids motivated to practice sight words can be a challenge but this fun fun color by sight word activity is an easy solution. Scroll below to snag your freebie and then make sure to hop over and grab all of our word work games to keep kids engaged! […]
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Reindeer Rhymes
Activity for ages 4 to 7. Looking for a festive rhyming activity?! This reindeer sort is a playful way to work on rhyming and CVC words this holiday season. Scroll below to grab your freebie and then make sure to hop over and snag our Christmas Light Vowel Sort for even more holiday fun! Getting Ready […]
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Gingerbread Clip Cards
Activity for ages 3 to 6. My students love using clip cards at math stations! They’re an engaging way to help students with one-to-one counting, number recognition, subitizing, and fine motor skills. These gingerbread clip cards are a super sweet way to practice counting sets 0-20. After you grab the free download below, be sure […]
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Paper Cutting Station
Activities for ages 3 to 6. 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. But if handing over a pair of blades to young kids sounds intimidating, you’ve come to the right spot! Find out how […]
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Gumdrop Patterns
Activity for ages 4 to 7. This festive gumdrop pattern sheet stretches students to create patterns of their own. AB, ABB, ABC patterns… they’re all there! The no prep activity is easy to differentiate making it perfect for preschoolers, second graders, and every age in between! Getting Ready To prep, I printed one copy of […]
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Torn Paper Landscapes
Activity for ages 4 to 8. This colorful fall art project reinforces fine motor skills by showing students how to create a layered landscape using torn paper. Isn’t it gorgeous?! This post contains an Amazon affiliate link. Getting Ready To get ready, I gathered supplies for each student: One 9″ x 12″ piece of peach […]
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Thanksgiving Money Activity
Activity for ages 6 to 8. Kids will love buying food for their very own Thanksgiving feast! This adorable and easy to prep activity is the perfect way for students to practice counting a collection of coins. Scroll down to grab your freebie and then make sure to hop over and snag our Thanksgiving Craftivity […]
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Thanksgiving Write Around the Room
Activity for ages 5 to 7. Need a motivating way to learn about the first Thanksgiving and introduce some holiday vocabulary? Kids will love this playful Thanksgiving Write Around the Room activity! Scroll below to grab your free Thanksgiving center and then make sure to hop over and snag our entire Thanksgiving Pack for even […]
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Circle Trees
Activity for ages 4 to 8. Looking for a colorful fall art project for kids? This gorgeous activity is a beautiful way to learn about shapes and colors as children create a keepsake masterpiece. Getting Ready To get ready, I gathered supplies for each student: One 9″ x 12″ piece of white construction or sulphite […]
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Football Clip Cards
Activity for ages 3 to 6. One-to-one correspondence, fine motor practice, and number recognition are just some of the reasons I love using clip cards with my kindergarten students. And this football variety is sure to score a touchdown with young sports fans! It’s great practice for counting sets 1-20. Scroll below to download your freebie […]
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Fall Activities
Activities for ages 5 to 7. I’ve been waiting for this day for WEEKS. I just hit “live” on our newest Plato Pack and this one’s my favorite yet! All 20 math, literacy and STEM activities are FALL themed. Pumpkins, scarecrows, acorns…. they’re all included. And today’s the day when you can finally grab it! […]
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Toothpick STEM Structures
Activity for ages 4 to 8. Need an easy way to help kids build engineering skills they’ll need for their STEM future? These 24 printable challenge cards are perfect to use in STEM centers, makerspaces, or math stations. Kids will love learning about 2 and 3-dimensional shapes as they build and analyze each design. Grab your […]
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Graph of the Week
Activity for ages 4 to 7. One of my favorite weekly traditions was pulling out our jumbo-sized pocket chart so students could complete a whole class graph. That’s why I am SO excited about our newest activity pack: a MEGA pack of weekly graphs you can use ALL YEAR LONG. Grab the growing bundle on […]
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Comparing Numbers
Activities for ages 4 to 6. Working on comparing numbers?! This mega pack of motivating, hands-on activities is a must-try. All eight games include easy ways to differentiate so you can quickly stretch students who are ready for a challenge or provide support for kids who need extra practice. Grab your pack in our shop […]
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Halloween Rhyming Match Up!
Activity for ages 5 to 8. Getting in the Halloween spirit and want a fun way to practice rhyming?! Kids will beg to repeat this playful Halloween Rhyming Match Up over and over again. Grab the free game below and then hop over and snag our popular Rhyming Activity Pack too! Getting Ready Getting ready was […]
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Color by Ten Frame
Activity for ages 4 to 6. Ten frames are a powerful tool for kids who are learning to recognize the numbers 1 to 10. And, when students are ready to stretch their learning through teen numbers, those same ten frames make the concept stick. Whether you’re working on the numbers 0 to 10 or are […]
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Endless STEM Challenges
Activities for ages 5 to 8. If you’re looking for easy to follow, engaging STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) activities your kids will beg to repeat over and over again, you’ve come to the right spot! The Endless STEM Bundle is packed with kid-tested challenges that build problem solving, teamwork and (of course!) STEM […]
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CVC Pumpkin Patch
Activity for ages 5 to 7. Ready to add a little seasonal fun way to your literacy centers? This adorable CVC pumpkin patch activity is the perfect way for students to learn and practice short vowel sounds. Scroll below to grab your freebie and then make sure to hop over and snag our Pumpkin CVC Puzzles for even more fall […]
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Free Pumpkin Puzzles Numbers 1-40
These free pumpkin puzzles are perfect for Fall! They’re a fun way to practice counting, number recognition, matching and fine motor skills. Grab your free printable pumpkin puzzles below. I’m so excited that Fall is on its way! It’s my favorite time of year and I love sharing it with my kids. I created this […]
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My “Pinch Me” Moment
Some days, I have to pinch myself. Today is one of those days. As we all know, some of our students come to school not only to learn, but also to eat. Their families don’t have the means to give them the breakfast, lunch and dinner so many of us take for granted. There’s an amazing […]
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Purr-fect Pairs Alphabet Match
Activity for ages 3 to 6. This alphabet matching activity is purr-fect for practicing uppercase and lowercase pairs – an important early literacy skill – or playing THREE different literacy games! Scroll below to grab your freebie and then make sure to hop over and snag our pumpkin counting clip cards for more fall fun. […]
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Halloween Writing Prompts
Activity for ages 6 to 8. Halloween is almost here so it’s the perfect time to add a few Halloween-themed story prompts to our writing centers. Scroll below to snag the five different Halloween story prompts and then make sure to hop over and snag some Fall Writing Paper for even more seasonal fun! Getting […]
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Pumpkin Counting Mat
Activity for ages 4 to 6. 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. Scroll below to download your freebie, then hop over and […]
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Farm Activities!
Perfect for 4 to 7 year olds. Whether you’re prepping a farm unit or just need motivating ways to teach STEM, math, science, reading and writing skills, this farm MEGA pack is a must-try. Sign up as a member of our new monthly subscription, The Plato Pack, (and get your time saving mega pack!) HERE. SO […]
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Pumpkin Shape Match Up
Activity for ages 4 to 7. Let’s face it: shapes have funny names. And learning them takes most kids lots of practice. This playful pumpkin shape match up is an easy way to add a big dose of fun to your shape centers this fall. Snag the freebie below and then hop over to grab […]
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The Owl and the Moon
Activity for ages 5 to 8. I love looking out the window and seeing the different phases of the moon. This adorable art project is a perfect way to introduce nocturnal animals and talk about the moon. You can even pair it with the wonderful book Many Moons Book by Remi Courgeon! Just follow the simple […]
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Astrobrights Brag Tags
Printables for ages 4 to 8. Maybe it’s the kindergarten teacher in me, but positive reinforcement is my jam. I love seeing kids’ faces light up when they get compliments! Brag tags are a simple tool for recognizing superstar student behavior, motivating reluctant learners, and improving classroom management. Kids will love the kudos and you’ll love the […]
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Fall Short Vowel Sort
Activity for ages 5 to 7. Are your little readers working on reading short vowel words this fall? This sort is the perfect way to practice reading simple words while identifying the medial short vowel sound with a fun seasonal twist. Scroll below to grab your freebie, then make sure to hop over and snag […]
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Apple Place Value
Activity for ages 6 to 8. 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 […]
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Apple Activities!
Perfect for 4 to 7 year olds. Nothing screams fall quite like apples so this mega pack includes bushels of motivating ways to teach reading, writing, math, science and STEM skills. There’s even a powerful anti-bullying activity that makes it crystal clear how hurtful teasing can be! Sign up as a founding member of our […]
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Acorn Roll and Cover
Activity for ages 3 to 5. I am just NUTS about this Acorn Roll & Cover game! Students will love racing to see if they can cover all of the acorns on their board first. Your young mathematicians will be having so much fun they won’t even know they are practicing counting, subitizing, and adding […]
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CVC Word Puzzles
Activity for ages 5 to 7. Are you looking for a fun way for kids to practice reading and spelling CVC words?! These free word puzzles are easy to prep and your students will love the fun and bright pictures. Scroll below to grab your free puzzles and then make sure to jump over and grab […]
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MAJOR Announcement!
Does this sound familiar? “I never have enough time.” “I worry that I can’t meet everyone’s needs in a classroom of 25.” “It’s a struggle to keep students’ attention and focus. Kids spend so much time on iPads, and video games that they want to be entertained all the time.” “I run out of ideas […]
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Lines and Shapes
Activity for ages 4 to 8. Straight, thin, dotted or thick, lines are the beginning of fun shapes like circles, squares, and rectangles. This art project is perfect for scissor cutting skills and combines literacy with art when paired with the book When A Line Bends… A Shape Begins by Rhonda Gowler Greene. The simple step-by-step […]
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Sweet Sight Word Game
Activity for ages 5 to 7. Are you looking for a sweet sight word game? This playful activity is the perfect way to keep a small group engaged and on their toes looking for both the sweet and the sour cards. Scroll below to download your free game and then pop over and snag our […]
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Apple Vowel Sort
Activity for ages 5 to 7. It’s hard to think of fall and not have Johnny Appleseed come to mind. This playful, apple-themed short and long vowel sort is a must-try! Scroll below to snag your freebie and then hop over and grab some Apple Ten Frames for more apple fun! Getting Ready The prep […]
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My Summer Report
Activity for ages 4 to 8. 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 […]
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Camping Writing Prompts
Activity for ages 6 to 8. 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 and then hop over and grab our Ice Cream Craftivity for more summer […]
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School and Bus Alphabet Match
Activity for ages 3 to 6. Alphabet recognition is an important skill for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students. This School and Bus Alphabet Match is a fun way to work with uppercase and lowercase letters when heading back to school this fall. Scroll down to download your freebie, then make sure to hop over and snag […]
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Popcorn Word Families
Activity for ages 4 to 7. Are you looking for a fun way to make word families POP… literally?! These popcorn sorting centers work on 10 different short vowel word families and are sure to keep your little readers engaged. Scroll below to grab your freebie then pop over and snag our CVC Word Games […]
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56 Emergent Reader Books
Books for ages 4 to 6. It’s never been easier to give your newest readers “just right” books all year long! Give your library of emergent readers a HUGE boost with this MEGA bundle of 56 emergent reader book sets. They’re perfect for Pre-K and kindergarten! Snag your set in our shop or on Teachers […]
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Little Cloud Paintings
Activity for ages 4 to 8. Have you ever laid in the grass and gazed into the sky to see big, fluffy clouds? Did you see a hat, or a dinosaur, or maybe a shark in those clouds? This whimsical kids’ art project is a perfect follow up to an afternoon of cloud watching. Or […]
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Crayon Ten Frames
Activity for ages 5 to 6. Making 10 is an important concept for early learners because it builds a foundation they’ll use for place value later. This crayon themed activity is a fun, hands-on way for kids to learn and practice all the ways to make 10 while using a ten frame. Scroll down to […]
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Beach Bucket Digraph Sort
Activity for ages 5 to 6. It is buckets of fun to review and practice digraph sounds! This colorful, hands-on digraph sort is a great way to add some fun to your reading practice this summer. Scroll below to grab your freebie and then hop over and snag our Beach Vowel Team Sorts for more […]
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Free Teacher Planner
I’m a planner. I love color coding our family calendar, booking airplane tickets six months in advance, and getting our holiday shopping done early… just in case. So it’s probably no surprise that I loved every single second of designing this free teacher planner for you. It’s packed with helpful planning and organization pages you’ll use all year long. […]
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Fourth of July Scavenger Hunts
Activity for ages 5 to 8. The Fourth of July is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to learn facts and introduce vocabulary words that go along with it! Hang your American flag high, pull out your red, white and blue decorations, and scroll down to celebrate America’s birthday with this free […]
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Ice Cream Writing Craftivity
Activity for ages 6 to 8. This ice cream craftivity is a perfect way to work on writing skills this summer! Scroll down to grab your freebie then hop over and grab our Beach Time Subtraction for more summer fun. Getting Ready I printed the writing prep sheets out on both plain paper and colorful […]
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Math Emergent Readers
Activities for ages 3 to 5. Looking for a simple way to combine math and literacy?! Kids will love learning about shapes, numbers and patterns with these ten math emergent readers! Each set even includes pocket chart cards and follow up practice sheets so you can easily review and stretch students’ learning. Ready to read?! Grab […]
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Teach Reading with Confidence
Earlier this week, I hosted a live webinar sharing veteran secrets for teaching reading with confidence. We had so many requests for a replay that we decided to share it again. This free training is incredibly valuable and we really want to get it in your hands. Even people who tuned in live asked for […]
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Rhyming CVC Words
Activity for ages 4 to 7. Beat the summer heat with this fun rhyming activity! It’s a perfect way to keep beginning readers engaged and practicing their reading skills. These darling CVC flip flops have picture clues and simple short vowel words so even the earliest readers can find success. Scroll down to grab your freebie and […]
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Short Vowel Emergent Readers
Activities for ages 4 to 6. Helping kids notice differences between short vowel sounds can be tricky but, thankfully, these ten short vowel emergent readers are a huge help! The ten emergent reader books are a motivating and easy prep way to help kids build critical pre-reading skills. Each set even includes pocket chart cards and follow up practice […]
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Outer Space Shape Rockets
Activity for ages 5 to 9. Looking for an art project that is a total BLAST?! Creating this spectacular spaceship is an awesome way to reinforce important math and science concepts. Kids’ excitement is so contagious you’ll want to create with them all day. Getting Ready To get ready, I gathered supplies for each student: […]
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Summer Spin and Graph
Activity for ages 4 to 6. What will reach the top first?! This summer themed math game will have your kids counting, graphing, and comparing. It’s perfect to play outside on a warm summer day or to add some summer inside your classroom at a math station. Scroll down and grab your graphing freebie, then […]
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Vowel Team Sort
Activity for ages 5 to 7. This seashell vowel team sort is a motivating way for students to practice their long vowel sounds this summer! Scroll below to grab the freebie and then jump over and snag some Summer Goal Writing Prompts for even more summer fun. Getting Ready The prep for this activity […]
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Science Emergent Readers
Activities for ages 4 to 6. Whether you need to build your classroom library or are hunting for emergent reader books that will keep students motivated, these science little reader books are sure to do the trick! The five non-fiction emergent reader books are a motivating and easy prep way to help kids build critical […]
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Summer Goals Writing Activity
Activity for ages 5 to 8. Looking for a fun way to encourage your students to STICK to learning this summer?! With this fun and easy activity, students brainstorm personal goals to help them to stay engaged and maintain their growth. Scroll down to grab your freebie and then hop over check out 15 more […]
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Summer Emergent Reader Books
Activities for ages 4 to 6. Whether you need to build your classroom library or are hunting for emergent reader books that will keep students motivated, these summery stories are sure to do the trick! The five summer-themed emergent reader books are a motivating and easy prep way to help kids build critical pre-reading skills. […]
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Beach Writing Prompt
Activity for ages 5 to 6. 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 […]
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Coloring Sheets
Activity for ages 3 to 5. Looking for a fun and simple way to help kids learn colors?! These no prep coloring sheets are for you. Just hit print and grab a box of crayons for an afternoon of rainbow fun. They’re the perfect compliment to our popular Color Emergent Reader Books! Getting Ready Prepping […]
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Pool and Beach Ball Alphabet Match
Activity for ages 3 to 6. Looking for an alphabet activity as we head into summer?! This Pool and Beach Ball Alphabet Match is a fun way to work with uppercase and lowercase letters during the summer so pre-k and kindergarten students are ready to hit the ground running in the fall. Make sure to scroll […]
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Summer Long E Cards
Activity 6 to 8. With summer just around the corner, my students are counting down the days until break. These long e sunglasses 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 grab […]
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End of the Year Craftivity
Activity for ages 5 to 8. 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 […]
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Sensational Symmetrical Flowers
Activity for ages 5 to 9. 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. Let’s add some cheerful pops of color to your classroom too with a garden of symmetrical blot flowers! The art project has so much […]
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Color Emergent Reader Books
Activities for ages 4 to 6. Whether you need to build up your classroom library or are hunting for emergent reader books that will keep students motivated, these color stories are sure to do the trick! The six color-themed emergent reader books are a motivating and easy prep way to help kids build critical pre-reading […]
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Writing Center Starter Kit
Activity for ages 5 to 7. If you’re looking for writing center supplies for kindergarten or first grade, this set is for you! The writing center starter kit includes everything you need to set up a station as a separate space in your classroom or to make go-to writing folders each student can keep in […]
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Bug Counting Clip Cards
Activity for ages 4 to 6. Have some students who love anything creepy crawly?! These bug counting clip cards are a fun way to add some insect fun to your math centers while practicing counting from 0-20 and reading ten frames. Scroll down to grab your free clip cards and then fly over and grab our Bug and […]
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14 Must-Have Bug and Butterfly Activities
Ages 4 to 6. 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 […]
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Flower Garden Digraphs
Activity for ages 5 to 7. These flower garden digraphs are 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 free digraph […]
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Earth Day Superheroes
Activites for ages 5 to 8. 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. This superhero writing craftivity is the perfect compliment to an Earth Day […]
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Magic E Kite Puzzles
Activity for ages 5 to 7. 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 the Flower CVC Match for a true spring fling! Getting Ready To prepare this activity, […]
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Number Decomposition
Activity for ages 4 to 6. 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 or on Teachers Pay Teachers! What Is Number Decomposition? Number decomposition is just a fancy way of saying “understanding different combinations that make the […]
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Compound Word Puzzles
Activity for ages 6 to 8. If there’s one thing that always intrigues my students, it’s puzzles. They love searching until they find the “just-right” piece and then watching the big picture come together. That’s why I love to incorporate puzzles into our learning stations as often as possible. And these compound word puzzles are […]
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Magic Sight Words
Activity for ages 5 to 7. Kids will love practicing sight words with this simple activity. Grab a white crayon and some markers and get ready for a little magic! The activity is the perfect compliment to our best selling EDITABLE Word Work Activities. Magic Sight Words After printing out the sheet (below), students wrote […]
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Sight Word Squares
Activity for ages 4 to 6. This sight word game is a perfect example of how a simple activity can be great fun AND learning! It’s guaranteed to bring a smile to kids’ faces during word work time or sight word practice. Just print the game (below) and you’re ready to play! Getting Ready […]
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Rain Cloud Counting Clip Cards
Activity for ages 4 to 6. These Rain Cloud Counting Clip Cards are a fun, hands-on way to practice counting from 0 to 20 – an important skill for pre-k and kindergarten students. Grab the freebie below and then hop over and grab our Raindrop Beginning Sound Match for even more rainy day fun! Getting Ready […]
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Easter Egg Blends
Activity for 5 to 7. 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 Blend Puzzles are the perfect way to bring some playful learning to your spring centers. Grab the fun freebie below and then hop […]
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Let’s Be The Change!
In the summer of 2006, I boarded a plane headed to West Africa. I was 25 and eager to change the world for the better.So I spent the next six weeks with 15 teachers from around the US learning about the African people, their culture and schools.(That’s me standing in the middle of a gigantic baobab […]
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Easter Egg Writing Craftivity
Activity for ages 5 to 8. 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 hop over to snag our […]
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