In this blog post: Take a closer look at the December morning tubs and bins for Preschool and Pre-K. You will find 24 hands-on winter morning tub ideas for your students!It's no secret that December, while full of magic and fun, is one of the most chaotic times in the early childhood classroom. Students excited for the holidays, sickness running rampant, and teachers in need of a (much deserved) break!Having hands-on, engaging December morning tub activities planned out and ready to go is an ...
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110 Holidays Around the World Books: The Ultimate List!
In this blog post: Searching for a list of the best Christmas or Holidays Around the World books for Kindergarten or early elementary students? These picture books will be the perfect addition to any Holidays Around the World Unit!It's no secret that we love our Holidays Around the World unit in Kindergarten. Students are completely fascinated with learning about other countries and their cultures and traditions!As we learn about each holiday, we also like to read picture books that feature that ...
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How To Plan Your Holidays Around the World Unit
In this blog post: Find the best Holidays Around the World activities to help you start planning for your Holidays Around the World Unit in Kindergarten or 1st grade.The holiday season is upon us which means it’s the most wonderful time of the year! And by most wonderful time of the year, I mean that nobody is listening and everybody is hopped up on thoughts of Christmas - ha! I learned many years ago to stop trying to fight the holiday energy and start learning into it. And what better way to ...
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The Best Turkey Picture Books for Thanksgiving
In this blog post: Read about the best turkey themed picture books for Thanksgiving in Preschool, Pre-K, Kindergarten and first grade kids. You'll find both fiction and nonfiction turkey children's books.I don't know about you, but as soon as November hits i'm ready for all things turkey! Turkeys has always been one of my favorite themes for November in Kindergarten, and students love it too.At the beginning of the month they might be calling them chickens (ha!), but by the end of the month they ...
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Meet Whiny A [Free Phonics Craft + Printables]
In this blog post: Do you know the whiny a phonics rule? Learn all about the nasalized short a sound and grab a free whiny a craft and worksheets.I've heard from quite a few teachers recently that their students are getting stuck on short a words like "fan" and "ram." Why is this happening? Well, it's most likely because the short a is making it's "whiny" sound and students are hearing the difference.I'll be honest, I had never heard of the whiny a phonics rule until a few years ago.Then it was ...
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10 Fun and FREE Fall Centers for Kindergarten
In this blog post: Join our Fall Sale-abration and grab 10 FREE math and literacy centers for Kindergarten, Pre-K, and 1st Grade! These fall activities are perfect for October and November.It is officially the first day of fall and I couldn't be more excited! There's just something about the leaves changing and the cold air moving in that makes my heart sing.You know I love any opportunity to celebrate, and today we're kicking off the fall season with a HUGE fall freebie! I have 10 free fall ...
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