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Classroom Library Labels & Stickers

July 3, 2019 by Malia Hollowell Filed Under: Classroom Library, Classroom Organization, First Grade Reading, Kindergarten Reading, Plato's Blog, Preschool Reading, Second Grade Reading, Shop, Summer, Teaching Tips 1 Comment

I’m in love! This brand new pack of classroom library labels and stickers makes it so easy for students to return books to their just right spot without any help from you. A day of sorting and labeling will save you time and sanity for YEARS to come. It’s the gift that keeps on giving! […]

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Malia is a National Board Certified teacher who inspires educators with playful approaches to early childhood education. She earned her Master’s from Stanford University and has taught in Pre-Kindergarten through 2nd grade. Malia shares her motivating learning activities on her two popular teaching blogs Playdough to Plato and The STEM Laboratory.
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Free Teacher Planner

June 1, 2019 by Malia Hollowell Filed Under: Free Printables, Most Popular Posts, Plato's Blog, Summer, Teaching Tips 124 Comments

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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End of Year Awards

May 2, 2019 by Malia Hollowell Filed Under: Classroom Management, Plato's Blog, Spring, Summer, Teaching Tips 2 Comments

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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Brag Tags

March 26, 2019 by Malia Hollowell Filed Under: Being Kind, Classroom Management, Kindness, Life Skills, Plato's Blog, Shop, Teaching Tips Leave a Comment

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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Phonics Games That Make Learning to Read Fun

November 27, 2017 by Brenda Priddy Filed Under: ABC Games, Blending Phonemes, Blends, Consonant Blends, Digraphs, First Grade Reading, Isolate Sounds, Kindergarten Reading, Letter Names, Letter Sounds, Long vs. Short Vowels, Motivating Reluctant Readers, Plato's Blog, Preschool Reading, Sound Out Words, Sounds in Words, Teaching Tips Leave a Comment

Activity for ages 4 to 7. Teaching kids to read is one of the most important tasks a kindergarten and first grade teacher has. Some students learn quickly, while others need a bit more help. For those reluctant kids, nothing makes phonics more fun than games. These phonics activities offer motivating ways to practice vowel […]

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Editable Literacy Center Labels

September 21, 2017 by Malia Hollowell Filed Under: Classroom Organization, First Grade Reading, Kindergarten Reading, Plato's Blog, Preschool Reading, Second Grade Reading, Shop, Teaching Tips Leave a Comment

Whether you use Daily Five, reading groups or something else entirely, these editable literacy center labels make it *so easy* to customize a station rotation that’s a perfect fit for your classroom. Grab your set in our shop or on Teachers Pay Teachers! Book Box Labels To start, personalize students’ book boxes with a set […]

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Target Teacher Hacks

August 23, 2017 by Brenda Priddy Filed Under: Classroom Management, Classroom Organization, Plato's Blog, Teaching Tips 3 Comments

Don’t go to Target until you’ve had a chance to take a look at these Target teacher hacks! The creative ideas will make your classroom colorful, fun, and functional all at the same time. Get ready for an awesome Target makeover. Brilliant Target Teacher Hacks for The Classroom Target was made for teachers! Its Dollar Spot is packed […]

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Gorgeous Classroom Libraries

August 16, 2017 by Brenda Priddy Filed Under: Classroom Library, Classroom Organization, Plato's Blog, Teaching Tips Leave a Comment

Get ready for some serious inspiration! These gorgeous classroom libraries are packed with cheerful color schemes, genius organization tips and cozy designs. Add just a few of these ideas to your space and your students will be motivated to read all year long! Before You Begin… Before putting up pretty decorations and comfy seats, make […]

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Classroom Job Application

July 18, 2017 by Erica Cain Filed Under: Classroom Management, First Grade Writing, Free Printables, Life Skills, Plato's Blog, Second Grade Writing, Teaching Tips, Write a Variety of Stories, Writing Conventions 5 Comments

Activity for ages 5 to 7. 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 […]

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15 Flexible Seating Ideas

July 7, 2017 by Malia Hollowell Filed Under: Classroom Management, Classroom Organization, Plato's Blog, Teaching Tips 8 Comments

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 roundup of our favorite flexible […]

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Reading Comprehension Activities

July 6, 2017 by Brenda Priddy Filed Under: First Grade Reading, Kindergarten Reading, Motivating Reluctant Readers, Plato's Blog, Reading Comprehension, Second Grade Reading, Teaching Tips Leave a Comment

There is so much more to reading than just sounding out words. Kids need to be able to THINK about what they’re reading too! These fun reading comprehension activities help students learn how to understand what a story or reading passage is all about. They’re great for kids in kindergarten on up. Reading Comprehension Activities First up?! Stretch […]

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Sight Words List

June 27, 2017 by Malia Hollowell Filed Under: First Grade Reading, Fluency, Free Printables, Kindergarten Reading, Plato's Blog, Preschool Reading, Second Grade Reading, Sight Word Games, Teaching Tips 34 Comments

Sight words lists typically include the most common words written in text so it makes sense that teachers encourage children to memorize them. Imagine if new readers had to slowly sound out “a-n-d” every single time they came across it. How frustrating for them! Depending on students’ district, school or even classroom, their sight words list can vary […]

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Reading Cheat Sheets

June 9, 2017 by Malia Hollowell Filed Under: First Grade Reading, Fluency, Free Printables, Kindergarten Reading, Motivating Reluctant Readers, Plato's Blog, Preschool Reading, Reading Comprehension, Second Grade Reading, Teaching Tips 16 Comments

Activities for ages 3 to 8. Do some of your students struggle to read but you’re not sure how to help? Have you ever imagined having an easy cheat sheet for picking “just right” reading lessons for every student in class? Wish. Granted. Whether you need a quick reference to help you plan your reading group […]

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240+ Word Work Activities… And Growing!

June 7, 2017 by Malia Hollowell Filed Under: ABC Games, Alphabet Writing, Blending Phonemes, Blends, Breaking Words Into Syllables, Consonant Blends, Digraphs, First Grade Reading, Fluency, Isolate Sounds, Kindergarten Print Concepts, Kindergarten Reading, Letter Names, Letter Sounds, Long vs. Short Vowels, Magic E, Motivating Reluctant Readers, Name Games, Plato's Blog, Preschool Print Concepts, Preschool Reading, Rhyming, Shop, Sorting, Sound Out Words, Sounds in Words, Spelling Patterns for Vowels, Swapping Middle Sound, Syllables with Vowel Sounds, Teaching Tips, Word Family Activities 4 Comments

For ages 3 to 7. Do you spend countless hours hunting down “good fit” word work activities for each of your reading groups? Word work is an amazing way to take students’ reading to the next level because it gives kids a chance to play with words – breaking them apart, putting them back together, reading and writing […]

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24 Soothing Calm Down Jars

April 24, 2017 by Brenda Priddy Filed Under: Classroom Management, Life Skills, Parenting, Plato's Blog, Teaching Tips 6 Comments

Calm down jars offer a quick way to refocus kids and help them manage difficult emotions. It’s hard to keep feeling angry or upset when there is such a mesmerizing bottle in your hands! These calm down jars include more than just glitter, and offer nearly endless ways to play. Whether you’re looking for a basic […]

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10 Ways to Help Struggling Readers

March 22, 2017 by Malia Hollowell Filed Under: First Grade Reading, Kindergarten Reading, Plato's Blog, Preschool Reading, Teaching Tips 3 Comments

Helping struggling readers takes extra care and attention – since every child’s brain is different, every solution is slightly different too. While some children may struggle to remember the sounds letters make, other students may skip lines of text, not remember sight words, forget to use picture clues… These 10 simple strategies are easy ways to begin […]

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Free Reading Assessment

March 22, 2017 by Malia Hollowell Filed Under: First Grade Reading, Free Printables, Kindergarten Reading, Plato's Blog, Preschool Reading, Teaching Tips 8 Comments

Activity for ages 4 to 6. 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 compliment […]

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The Ultimate Guide to Teaching Kids How to Read

March 21, 2017 by Malia Hollowell Filed Under: First Grade Reading, Kindergarten Reading, Plato's Blog, Preschool Reading, Teaching Tips 26 Comments

For ages 3 to 8. When I moved from teaching second grade down to kindergarten, I faced a MAJOR fear. What if my students moved on to first grade unable to read? I’d never been responsible for teaching the basics of reading before. How would I know my students were ready? What would I teach them first? And […]

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100th Day of School Trail Mix Mats

January 24, 2017 by Malia Hollowell Filed Under: Counting to 120, Free Printables, Kindergarten Holidays, Kindergarten Math, Math, Numbers, Plato's Blog, Preschool Holidays, Preschool Math, Teaching Tips, Winter 4 Comments

Activity for ages 3 to 8. These free 100th day of school trail mix mats are great to use with big and little kids alike. Just print the free 100th day of school trail mix mats (below), count out the goodies and munch away. They’re the perfect compliment to our 100th Day of School Activity Pack! […]

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Morning Greetings That Rock!

January 7, 2017 by Malia Hollowell Filed Under: Being Kind, Classroom Management, Free Printables, Life Skills, Plato's Blog, Teaching Tips 17 Comments

Activities for ages 3 to 6. Whether you’re new to morning greetings and need a few ideas to get started or you’re a morning greeting veteran looking for ways to mix things up, these six favorites are for you! The playful ideas are perfect for preschool, kindergarten and first grade. Print the free morning greeting […]

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Simple Tantrum Busters

January 4, 2017 by Malia Hollowell Filed Under: Parenting, Plato's Blog, Teaching Tips Leave a Comment

Tantrums. With three kids under the age of seven, we’ve had more of them than I can count. In the checkout aisle at the grocery store. On the floor of our local pancake restaurant. And – one of the most stressful for me to manage – in the airplane sitting just a few feet away […]

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15 Awesome Teaching Tips

October 28, 2016 by Malia Hollowell Filed Under: Classroom Management, Classroom Organization, Plato's Blog, Teaching Tips 3 Comments

I totally geek out on genius teaching tips! You too?! This batch of brilliant teacher hacks is sure to make your school days run more smoothly. Check them out and then hop over and snag our free lesson plan book too! With just a few minutes of prep, you’ll save tons of time and sanity! […]

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EDITABLE Guided Reading Binder

October 28, 2016 by Malia Hollowell Filed Under: Classroom Management, Classroom Organization, First Grade Reading, Kindergarten Reading, Plato's Blog, Preschool Reading, Second Grade Reading, Shop, Teaching Tips 4 Comments

Looking for a simple way to stay organized and track student progress all year long? Our EDITABLE Guided Reading Binder includes everything you need: binder covers, section dividers, divider tabs, binder spines, alphabet and sight word assessments, student data sheets and so. much. more. Grab your set in our shop or on Teachers Pay Teachers! Peek Inside Inside […]

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Back to School Ideas for Teachers

July 23, 2016 by Malia Hollowell Filed Under: Classroom Management, Classroom Organization, Fall, Plato's Blog, Summer, Teaching Tips 8 Comments

Back to school season is here and these top notch ideas for teachers are sure to make it the best one yet. Check out our huge collection of free teaching printables, community building activities, games, bulletin boards, and even a few end of the first day gifts students will love. We hope these back to school […]

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15 Simple Ways to Differentiate

March 8, 2016 by Malia Hollowell Filed Under: Classroom Management, Plato's Blog, Teaching Tips Leave a Comment

Classrooms are fuller than ever and with large class sizes comes even more learning styles. These 15 simple ways to differentiate are easy ways to meet the needs of a variety of learners – from sensory kids who crave extra input to children who love to wiggle and even highly capable kids who need to take activities […]

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Signs Your Child May Be Gifted

February 15, 2016 by Malia Hollowell Filed Under: Parenting, Plato's Blog, Teaching Tips 1 Comment

Have you ever wondered whether your child’s smarts are signs of giftedness? The National Association for Gifted Children reports that more than 3 million children in the United States are in fact gifted – demonstrating an ability to reason or learn in the top 10% or rarer of children in their age group. Gifted children are able to learn […]

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Kindergarten Teachers’ Toughest Questions… Answered!

February 8, 2016 by Malia Hollowell Filed Under: Plato's Blog, Teaching Tips 1 Comment

One of the best ways to take our teaching to the next level is to learn from veteran mentors – experienced educators who have walked in our shoes and found strategies that work. To help you step up your teaching game, we created a FREE master class featuring three of the biggest names in kindergarten: –> Maria Manore […]

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5 Tips for Teaching High Energy Students

December 7, 2015 by Sarah Goodsell Punkoney Filed Under: Classroom Management, Plato's Blog, Teaching Tips 1 Comment

High energy students. You’ve known a few in your time. You’ve taught a few. You’re the parent to a few. It takes energy just to keep up with these kids, let alone to  teach them. And with the pressures of standardized testing, with kindergarten being the new first grade, teaching high energy students can be challenging […]

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Classroom Management Hacks

December 1, 2015 by Malia Hollowell Filed Under: Classroom Management, Free Printables, Plato's Blog, Teaching Tips 2 Comments

The hardest part of teaching is the thing they don’t cover in teachers’ education programs – classroom management! It’s what makes a day turn from jump-to-the-sky-amazing to don’t-want-to-ever-come-back-again-awful. Classroom management is undoubtedly one of the hardest teaching skills to learn, but these tried and true tips and tricks will  help you focus students’ attention, manage behavior issues and […]

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Action Dice

November 9, 2015 by Malia Hollowell Filed Under: Free Printables, Parenting, Plato's Blog, Teaching Tips, Vocabulary 2 Comments

Activity for ages 2 to 6. Action dice are such a fun rainy day activity or brain break idea! Use these free action dice to get out some serious wiggles. Preschoolers and kindergarteners will love rolling the cubes and seeing what animal action they’ll perform next. Getting Ready To prep, I simply print the action dice (below) on cardstock […]

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Troubleshooting Your Homeschool Preschool

November 3, 2015 by Sarah Goodsell Punkoney Filed Under: Parenting, Teaching Tips 3 Comments

You’ve confidently decided to do preschool at home, and now that you’re a few weeks or months into it, you realize that homeschooling preschool may not be exactly what you were imagining. That’s ok! Having been there a few times myself, I’m excited to offer some tips to help smooth out those kinks and help you troubleshoot your […]

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How To Teach Kids Perseverance

October 19, 2015 by Shelisa Filed Under: Life Skills, Parenting, Plato's Blog, Teaching Tips 2 Comments

I often see anxiety skyrocket in my students and kids within the first few minutes of struggling. Whether it’s a new concept, or homework, or friendship trouble, or tying shoes, or a new sport, I’ve come to a conclusion: kids need more practice with perseverance. They need to learn that mistakes are opportunities to learn. How […]

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The Busy Teacher’s Guide to Staying Fashionable

September 28, 2015 by Malia Hollowell Filed Under: Plato's Blog, Teaching Tips Leave a Comment

Between lesson planning, grading, prepping, and faculty meetings, there’s not much time to sneak in clothes shopping and fashion magazine researching during the school year. Thankfully, there’s a time and money saving trick that helps teachers stay fashionable on a budget. This post contains referral links. Online Personal Shopper About two years ago, one of my super trendy […]

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21 Brilliant Classroom Organization Hacks

September 14, 2015 by Malia Hollowell Filed Under: Classroom Organization, Most Popular Posts, Plato's Blog, Teaching Tips 5 Comments

These 21 brilliant classroom organization hacks will keep you well prepared all year long. Sort supplies, keep track of student work, find a label for almost everything under the sun… There are so many genius classroom organization ideas in this roundup. We hope these Type A tips and tricks help you stay prepared all year long. Let’s get […]

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A Year of Sight Word Games

August 28, 2015 by Malia Hollowell Filed Under: First Grade Reading, Fluency, Kindergarten Reading, Plato's Blog, Preschool Reading, Second Grade Reading, Shop, Sight Word Games, Teaching Tips Leave a Comment

Activity for ages 4 to 8. I won’t downplay it – I’m totally obsessed with these 32 editable sight word games. And teachers are too! The pack has earned more than 1,300 four star ratings on Teachers Pay Teachers. “This has to be one of the best things that I have ever bought! These save me so much time […]

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Teaching Kids How to Handle BIG Emotions

August 28, 2015 by Shelisa Filed Under: Life Skills, Parenting, Plato's Blog, Teaching Tips 2 Comments

We teach our kids ways to learn academically and tips to stay healthy. I am often reminded at home and in my classroom that children need strategies, tools, and practice to build skills to manage, cope, and thrive within their emotions too. Raising children with a mental health toolbox will serve them their entire lives. The […]

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10 Inspiring Teacher Quotes

August 19, 2015 by Malia Hollowell Filed Under: Plato's Blog, Teaching Tips 1 Comment

These 10 teacher quotes are so inspiring, motivating and heart tugging, it’s hard to pick a favorite. The teacher quotes hold true whether you teach kids who are young or old, at school or at home. We hope they inspire you too! “If you are planning for a year, sow rice. If you are planning for a decade, plant […]

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Pencil Grasp Development in Kindergartners

August 13, 2015 by Sarah Goodsell Punkoney Filed Under: Fine Motor, Kindergarten Writing, Pencil Grip, Plato's Blog, Teaching Tips 2 Comments

For ages 4 to 7. 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 […]

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Pencil Grasp Development in Preschoolers

August 12, 2015 by Sarah Goodsell Punkoney Filed Under: Fine Motor, Parenting, Pencil Grip, Plato's Blog, Preschool Print Concepts, Teaching Tips 7 Comments

Pencil grasp development in preschoolers. What it looks like and how to teach it.

Activities for ages 2 to 4. 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, […]

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Pencil Grasp Development in Babies and Toddlers

August 11, 2015 by Sarah Goodsell Punkoney Filed Under: Fine Motor, Parenting, Pencil Grip, Plato's Blog, Teaching Tips 6 Comments

Activities for ages 6 to 18 months. 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 […]

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Free Back to School Memory Match

August 3, 2015 by Alex Filed Under: Fall, First Grade Holidays, Free Printables, Kindergarten Holidays, Plato's Blog, Preschool Holidays, Summer, Teaching Themes, Teaching Tips 7 Comments

Activity for ages 3 to 8. Back to school time is near! In the midst of this busy season, I am always looking for some back to school activities that are entertaining and simple to prepare. This free back to school memory match game is a great way to kick off the school year. It strengthens observation, concentration and memory in […]

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Back to School Bingo

July 30, 2015 by Malia Hollowell Filed Under: Fall, First Grade Holidays, Free Printables, Kindergarten Holidays, Plato's Blog, Preschool Holidays, Shop, Teaching Themes, Teaching Tips 5 Comments

Activity for ages 3 to 8. Back to School Bingo is guaranteed to make the first days of school even more fun. The free download is perfect for a family or small group at school. {You can grab a class set for larger groups HERE.} Just grab some cover up tokens, cut apart the calling cards, and […]

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Motivating Classroom Tours

July 22, 2015 by Malia Hollowell Filed Under: Classroom Organization, Plato's Blog, Teaching Themes, Teaching Tips 5 Comments

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 their inspiring details. Have a class tour you’d like to add to the mix? Share it in the comments. Mix […]

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20 Inspiring Classroom Decoration Ideas

July 17, 2015 by Malia Hollowell Filed Under: Classroom Organization, Plato's Blog, Teaching Tips 7 Comments

These 20 inspiring classroom decoration ideas will brighten up even the drabbest of spaces. The quick DIY projects include simple ways to store class supplies, display student work, and add a little color to your day. And the best part is that these classroom decoration ideas work with any theme and color palette – just tweak them […]

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25 Craft Stick Activities

June 28, 2015 by Malia Hollowell Filed Under: Arts and Crafts, Counting to 20, Fine Motor, Free Printables, Kids' Science, Kindergarten Math, Kindergarten Reading, Kindergarten Science, Math, Numbers, Numbers to 20, Plato's Blog, Preschool Math, Preschool Reading, Sight Word Games, Teaching Themes, Teaching Tips 3 Comments

Activities for ages 3 to 8. We love craft stick activities. They’re low prep, hands-on and creative. Whether you’re looking for simple math games, craft projects, reading activities or even science experiments, these 25 craft stick activities have you covered. Who knew there were so many awesome ways to use a simple pack of craft sticks?! Math Activities Practice […]

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Life Skills Checklist

May 20, 2015 by Malia Hollowell Filed Under: Free Printables, Life Skills, Parenting, Plato's Blog, Teaching Tips 10 Comments

Life skills for ages 2 to 9. If you’re like me, you want your kids to become responsible, capable and thoughtful grown ups. But it can be hard to know what life skills children are ready to tackle along the way. This free life skills checklist shares age appropriate chores and responsibilities for kids ages two to nine. These […]

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Teach Kids to Tie Shoes

May 20, 2015 by Malia Hollowell Filed Under: Fine Motor, Life Skills, Plato's Blog, Teaching Tips, Tying Shoes 11 Comments

Activity for ages 3 to 6. Want to teach kids how to tie shoes? This quick and easy trick will have them lacing up in a flash. I promise – with just five minutes, you can teach your kids how to tie shoes too. When my oldest was ready to turn in his Velcro and learn how to […]

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15 Awesome End of the Year Activities

May 12, 2015 by Malia Hollowell Filed Under: First Grade Holidays, Free Printables, Kindergarten Holidays, Plato's Blog, Preschool Holidays, Spring, Summer, Teaching Tips 4 Comments

Activities for ages 3 to 8. These 15 end of the year activities are sure to kick off summer break in style. The roundup of our favorite games, gifts and activities from across the web will make the end of the year extra special for kids. Get ready for some serious fun! First up, play a round of End […]

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End of the Year Bingo

May 11, 2015 by Malia Hollowell Filed Under: First Grade Holidays, First Grade Reading, Free Printables, Kindergarten Holidays, Kindergarten Reading, Plato's Blog, Spring, Summer, Teaching Tips 6 Comments

Activity for ages 5 to 8. The end of the year is always an exciting time for kids. Help students reminisce about the past school year and look forward to summer break with this fun End of the Year Bingo game. Print the freebie {below} and get ready for some friendly end of the year competition. Getting […]

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Kid-Made Mother’s Day Gifts Moms Will Love

April 30, 2015 by Malia Hollowell Filed Under: Arts and Crafts, Being Kind, First Grade Holidays, Kindergarten Holidays, Plato's Blog, Preschool Holidays, Spring, Teaching Tips 4 Comments

Mother’s Day is just around the corner and, in case you need a little inspiration for kid-made gifts moms will love, we’ve pulled together our favorite finds from across the web. These 16 homemade gifts are sure to make Mother’s Day extra special for any mom. Help mom sneak in some extra relaxation with a batch of […]

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4 Signs Kids are Ready to Read

March 13, 2015 by Malia Hollowell Filed Under: ABC Games, Kindergarten Reading, Parenting, Plato's Blog, Preschool Reading, Teaching Tips 17 Comments

Teaching kids how to read was one of my favorite parts of being a kindergarten teacher. Helping kids progress from rhyming to naming letters to reading words was just plain magical. One of the things parents asked me most often was how I knew kids were ready to read. It all felt so mysterious. The answer is a little […]

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Endless Word Work Bundle

March 13, 2015 by Malia Hollowell Filed Under: ABC Games, Alphabet Writing, Blending Phonemes, Blends, Breaking Words Into Syllables, Consonant Blends, Digraphs, First Grade Reading, Fluency, Isolate Sounds, Kindergarten Reading, Letter Names, Letter Sounds, Letter Writing, Long vs. Short Vowels, Magic E, Name Games, Plato's Blog, Preschool Reading, Rhyming, Shop, Sight Word Games, Sound Out Words, Sounds in Words, Spelling Patterns for Vowels, Swapping Middle Sound, Syllables with Vowel Sounds, Teaching Tips, Word Family Activities 8 Comments

Absolutely everything you need to teach kids how to read in one spot. So easy for grown ups and motivating for kids!

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15 Super Fun Dollar Store Valentines

January 20, 2015 by Malia Hollowell Filed Under: First Grade Holidays, Kindergarten Holidays, Most Popular Posts, Plato's Blog, Preschool Holidays, Teaching Tips, Winter 27 Comments

If you’re in the mood to make homemade valentines this year, you’ve come to the right spot. This roundup of 15 super fun Dollar Store valentines are guaranteed to make kids smile. They’re creative, playful and cost just $1 or less. Gotta’ love that price tag! In the mood for more Valentine’s Day fun?! Grab […]

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100+ Classroom Supplies at the Dollar Tree

January 6, 2015 by Malia Hollowell Filed Under: Classroom Organization, Plato's Blog, Teaching Tips 1 Comment

I admit it: I used to be a Dollar Tree skeptic. I couldn’t imagine that a store filled with things costing just one buck could possibly have anything worthwhile. Boy was I wrong. The Dollar Tree is packed with awesome classroom supplies – scissors, flashcards, posters, dice… It even has a teacher supply aisle. No joke. Here are 100+ of […]

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32 Must-Try Classroom Management Tips

December 11, 2014 by Malia Hollowell Filed Under: Classroom Management, Classroom Organization, Free Printables, Most Popular Posts, Plato's Blog, Teaching Tips 19 Comments

Ideas for ages 3 to 8. 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…. There are so, so many components teachers need to orchestrate well in order for learning to happen. Our roundup of 32 must-try classroom management hacks includes our favorite tips for reinforcing […]

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20 Awesome Gifts Kids Can Make

December 2, 2014 by Malia Hollowell Filed Under: Arts and Crafts, Parenting, Plato's Blog, Teaching Tips, Winter Leave a Comment

Activities for ages 3 to 8. Whether you’re a teacher who’s looking for a handmade gift students can give to their families or you’re a parent who needs a guaranteed keepsake family members will love, this roundup of 20 awesome gifts kids can make are sure to be a hit. There’s something for every age between 3 and 8. […]

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Free Elf Notes

November 23, 2014 by Malia Hollowell Filed Under: First Grade Holidays, First Grade Reading, Free Printables, Kindergarten Holidays, Kindergarten Reading, Preschool Holidays, Preschool Reading, Teaching Tips, Winter 2 Comments

Activity for ages 3 to 8. We’re big Elf on the Shelf fans and my kids have been anxiously counting down the days until our little buddy, Jelly, makes his exciting return. This year, I wanted to add some more fun to his daily visits by leaving out playful elf notes every few days. Want to print a set of elf notes for your kids […]

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15 Genius Teacher Tips

October 6, 2014 by Malia Hollowell Filed Under: Classroom Organization, Most Popular Posts, Plato's Blog, Teaching Tips 5 Comments

These 15 genius teacher tips are sure to save you valuable time, money and sanity. Gotta’ love that, right?! Find a few favorites to add to your must-try list and then hop over and grab our free lesson planner and organizer so you can keep organized all year long. Type A Organization Tricks Ready to take your classroom […]

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Malia is a National Board Certified teacher who inspires educators with playful approaches to early childhood education. She earned her Master’s from Stanford University and has taught in Pre-Kindergarten through 2nd grade. Malia shares her motivating learning activities on her two popular teaching blogs Playdough to Plato and The STEM Laboratory.
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20 Fun Reading Comprehension Questions for Kids

July 29, 2014 by Malia Hollowell Filed Under: First Grade Reading, Free Printables, Kindergarten Reading, Plato's Blog, Preschool Reading, Reading Comprehension, Second Grade Reading, Teaching Tips 5 Comments

Activity for ages 3 to 8. There are few things better than settling in with your kids to read a good book. The snuggles. The laughter. The “one more, pleeeeease.” It’s simply awesome. While you’re sneaking in some good old fashioned bonding, storytime is  also a great opportunity to work on kids’ reading comprehension – understanding what’s actually happening in […]

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Malia is a National Board Certified teacher who inspires educators with playful approaches to early childhood education. She earned her Master’s from Stanford University and has taught in Pre-Kindergarten through 2nd grade. Malia shares her motivating learning activities on her two popular teaching blogs Playdough to Plato and The STEM Laboratory.
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25 Fun Quiet Time Activities

June 9, 2014 by Malia Hollowell Filed Under: ABC Games, Arts and Crafts, Fine Motor, Fine Motor Strength, Free Printables, Hand-Eye Coordination, Letter Names, Life Skills, Parenting, Plato's Blog, Playdough, Preschool Reading, Preschool Science, Scissor Cutting, Teaching Tips 5 Comments

Activities for 4 to 7 year olds. When my oldest son gave up naps almost a year and a half ago, I scrambled to set up a quiet time routine 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 […]

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Malia is a National Board Certified teacher who inspires educators with playful approaches to early childhood education. She earned her Master’s from Stanford University and has taught in Pre-Kindergarten through 2nd grade. Malia shares her motivating learning activities on her two popular teaching blogs Playdough to Plato and The STEM Laboratory.
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30 Must-Have Kids’ Craft Supplies

May 31, 2014 by Malia Hollowell Filed Under: Arts and Crafts, Fine Motor, Plato's Blog, Teaching Tips 3 Comments

Supplies for ages 3 to 7. Need a ready-for-anything kids’ craft box? Throw these 30 must-have supplies in a large plastic tub and you’ll have everything you need in one spot. And, for a little project inspiration, check out some of my favorite kids’ craft finds from across the web. Enjoy! This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Pipe Cleaners – Wondering how to use […]

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Malia is a National Board Certified teacher who inspires educators with playful approaches to early childhood education. She earned her Master’s from Stanford University and has taught in Pre-Kindergarten through 2nd grade. Malia shares her motivating learning activities on her two popular teaching blogs Playdough to Plato and The STEM Laboratory.
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March’s Playful Learning Checklist

February 26, 2014 by Malia Hollowell Filed Under: Free Printables, Parenting, Plato's Blog, Preschool Math, Preschool Reading, Preschool Science, Pretend Play, Spring, Teaching Tips 2 Comments

Activities for 3 to 5 year olds. March is right around the corner and spring fever is starting to kick in. But don’t worry! We have rounded up the best playful learning activities in one spot so you can keep your preschoolers motivated and learning. Play with colors, talk about spring, work on subtraction and, […]

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Malia is a National Board Certified teacher who inspires educators with playful approaches to early childhood education. She earned her Master’s from Stanford University and has taught in Pre-Kindergarten through 2nd grade. Malia shares her motivating learning activities on her two popular teaching blogs Playdough to Plato and The STEM Laboratory.
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How to Motivate Reluctant Readers

May 22, 2012 by Malia Hollowell Filed Under: First Grade Reading, Kindergarten Reading, Motivating Reluctant Readers, Plato's Blog, Preschool Reading, Teaching Tips 3 Comments

Activities for ages 3 to 7. As much as we may hope that our children will always love to read, the reality is that many kids need a little encouragement.  So… how can we motivate reluctant readers? Try these four easy tips. Find a New Reading Space Motivating a child to spend time reading can be […]

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