When I first realized I needed to teach phoneme substitution in Kindergarten, I almost cried. I know that sounds dramatic, but seriously. Teaching our kindergarteners how to manipulate and replace sounds orally? It sounded impossible!Can you relate?The good thing is, teaching phoneme substitution in Kindergarten doesn’t have to make you pull your hair out!I’m going to show you the EASIEST way to teach students how to manipulate and substitute sounds.What Is Phoneme Substitution?Phoneme ...
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6 End of the School Year Craft Ideas for Elementary
We are officially coming up on those crazy last days of school, and things are getting a little chaotic.. to say the least! These end of the school year craft ideas are the perfect way to keep your students engaged and learning.These end of the school year craft ideas are a great way to incorporate fine motor practice, writing, and even science!The best part about these end of the year crafts is that they can be differentiated for many different grades - from kindergarten to second grade to ...
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When Grandma Gives You a Lemon Tree Activities [Freebies Included]
When Grandma Gives You a Lemon Tree by Jamie L. B. Deenihan is the perfect read aloud for May! Nothing screams summer quite like lemons and lemonade, am I right?As we’re winding down the school year, these When Grandma Gives you a Lemon Tree activities are the perfect way to keep your kindergarten kiddos engaged... even when things starts going end of the year crazy!And no worries, Teacher friends! I’ve got some pretty great FREEBIES for you as well!When Grandma Gives You a Lemon Tree ...
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The Easiest Rainbow Craft Your Kids Will Love!
If you’re looking for an easy spring craft for preschool, Pre-K, or kindergarten kids, then look no further! This rainbow craft is adorable and perfect for a spring bulletin board or any weather unit.Best of all? It uses supplies you probably already have in your cupboards!Materials Needed:For this easy rainbow craft, you will need:Paper plates - not waxy or shinyMarkers, crayons, paint, dot markers - it’s your choice!ScissorsBlue yarnHole punchGlueCotton ballsYou will begin by chopping the ...
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Free Earth Day Directed Drawing for Kids
I love directed drawings in the classroom because they are no prep and work on important skills like listening and following directions. This Earth Day directed drawing is the perfect companion to any Earth Day read alouds!The best part about doing a directed drawing for your Earth Day art project is - no mess! But it still ends up as cute as can be.You can even cut this Earth Day directed drawing out, glue it on black paper, and display it with Earth Day writing.Earth Day Directed Drawing ...
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10 Earth Day Digital Activities and Centers for Kindergarten
What a year it has been! Whether you are in the classroom or distance learning, the spring sillies have hit your class (your know what I mean)! These Earth Day digital activities and centers are the perfect way to get your kindergarten students engaged again.I know what you’re thinking. I’m teaching in person. Can I even use digital centers and activities?Yes! These Earth Day digital activities are perfect for a no prep literacy center option or as an addition to your technology center.I know ...
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