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March 11, 2018 by: Jennifer

St Patrick’s Day Activities

St Patrick’s Day Activities St Patrick’s Day Activities:  St Patrick’s Day is one of my favorite holidays to celebrate at school!  There are SO many fun activities to do with your class.  I am going to share my top 5 favorites! 1.  Leprechaun Directed Drawing My first directed drawing I ever shared and it’s a freebie!  Included are simple, child-friendly directions AND a video.  You

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December 31, 2017 by: Jennifer

Happy New Year Writing Activities FREEBIE

Happy New Year Writing Activities FREEBIE Happy New Year Writing Activities FREEBIE:  New Year FREEBIE that I totally revised and updated.  The pack has added additional writing activities, including a cute New Year hat and WORD for 2018 page.  I plan to use these pages when we return to work Wednesday. Cut out the hat and attach to a sentence strip. The hat can then

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November 19, 2017 by: Jennifer

Story Retell Hands

Story Retell Hands Story Retell Hands:  I’m teaming up this week with ASTROBRIGHTS® Papers for an awesome activity for story retell! Kids love puppets.  Retell is a common standard found in classrooms.  Students use the hands to identify characters, setting, and plot.  I included a variety of sizes and types, depending on the level and need of your classroom.   You can find the story retell

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November 7, 2017 by: Jennifer

Veteran’s Day Directed Drawing

Veteran’s Day Directed Drawing Veteran’s Day Directed Drawing:  I know it’s a bit of a last minute freebie on my part, but there’s still time!  Friday we are out for Veteran’s Day and I always have to explain to my kinders what a “veteran” is and why we honor them. I never know how well my kids will do on a new directed drawing. My

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August 27, 2017 by: Jennifer

Name Handwriting for Back to School

Name Handwriting for Back to School: Name Handwriting for Back to School: As a kindergarten teacher, I know the importance of  handwriting for children.  At the beginning of the year, my class explores letters, sounds, and numbers.  We devote a lot of time to their formation and writing.  Did you know the first letter that children learn best is the first letter of their first

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Filed Under: Beginning of School, Freebies, Uncategorized Tagged With: freebie, Handwriting, Names

August 13, 2017 by: Jennifer

Sub Tub Idea

Sub Tub Idea Sub Tub Idea: A new school year means we are all excited to meet and get to know our new class of kiddos.  But no matter how dedicated we are to our job, there will be a time when we have to be out.  It’s been my experience that you can never have too many ideas for your sub tub and plans!

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June 25, 2017 by: Jennifer

Alphabet Writing Plus a Free Pineapple Game

Alphabet Writing Plus a Free Pineapple Game Alphabet Writing Plus a Free Pineapple Game:  If you’re anything like me, you’re trying to relax and enjoy your summer….BUT you can’t stop thinking about school.  You’re thinking about those first few weeks, what your kids will be like, and all the prep work involved.  I created an easy to prep set of alphabet writing cards that perfectly inside

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Filed Under: Alphabet, Freebies, Uncategorized, Writing Station Tagged With: alphabet, freebie, Literacy Stations

May 7, 2017 by: Jennifer

Graduation Hat Patterns and Tags

Graduation Hat Patterns and Tags Graduation Hat Patterns and Tags: I’m teaming up this week with ASTROBRIGHTS® Papers for an awesome graduation themed project.  Of course, it isn’t limited to an official graduation, the hats and tags can be used for just promotion to a new grade or for fun.  I really do love this time of year.  My kinders have grown so much since

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April 30, 2017 by: Jennifer

Alphabet Countdown Ideas

Alphabet Countdown Ideas Alphabet Countdown Ideas: Looking for end of the year alphabet countdown ideas?  I have some fun activities to show you! I love the idea of Alphabet Countdowns, really anything that involves thematically teaching and reviewing the alphabet is my jam.  Directed drawings for every letter is an easy and quick activity to include in your alphabet countdown.  You can find the A

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April 9, 2017 by: Jennifer

Mr Tiger Goes Wild Activities

Mr Tiger Goes Wild Activities Mr Tiger Goes Wild Activities: One of my biggest obsessions is children’s literature and my newest favorite author is Peter Brown.  He has written some great books like My Teacher is a Monster (great for the standard of using illustrations to understand the story) and You Will Be My Friend.  My current favorite book is Mr Tiger Goes Wild. The illustrations

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