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September 19, 2021 by: Jennifer

The Three Little Pigs Book Companion

The Three Little Pigs is a favorite fairytale with kids and teachers! I created this book companion to make your job easier. The pack has a lot of ideas and projects for writing, retell, engineering, art, and science. This pack is perfect for the traditional tale and also MANY alternative versions. Find it HERE ! This pack has tons of writing options, retell activities, crafts,

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December 2, 2019 by: Jennifer

Sight Word Booklets

Sight Word Take Home Booklets: Sight words are essential to reading development. Students take home the booklets to practice their word list. Then the student brings the booklet back to school and reads them to their teacher. Then the teacher attaches a sticker to the goal page and then staples a new list to the booklet. See the new pack HERE! This listing includes: a

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August 4, 2019 by: Jennifer

The Pigeon Has To Go To School

The Pigeon Has To Go To School is by far my favorite Mo Willems book for back to school. I created a companion to the book that includes 11 writing pages and an adorable craft. Back to School can be stressful and in kindergarten it is all about routines. The first day of school, we are prepping kids for what to expect (and running around

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Filed Under: Beginning of School, Reading Tagged With: Back to School

July 28, 2019 by: Jennifer

Back to School with Oriental Trading!

Back to School with Oriental Trading! I was fortunate enough to be given some very special gifts from Oriental Trading for Back to School. I want to share them with you because they are perfect for BTS and the rest of the school year. Meet the Teacher is one of those nights that I LOVE and sort of HATE at the same time…the crowds, the

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Filed Under: Alphabet, Beginning of School, Fall, Freebies, Literacy Stations, Uncategorized Tagged With: Back to School, freebie

July 15, 2018 by: Jennifer

Back to School Read Alouds

Back to School Read Alouds Back to School Read Alouds: Read alouds are one of my favorite things in the whole world. Here is a list of my best picks for beginning of the year read alouds. How Do Dinosaurs Go To School? I really love to read this book.  My students roar with laughter as we read about the dinosaurs that don’t know how

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Filed Under: Beginning of School, First Day, Freebies, Reading Tagged With: Back to School, freebie

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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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

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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Filed Under: Alphabet, Directed Drawing, End of Year, Freebies, Reading, Uncategorized Tagged With: alphabet, directed drawing, end of the year, freebie

April 23, 2017 by: Jennifer

Short Vowel Word Ladder Mats

Short Vowel Word Ladder Mats Short Vowel Word Ladder Mats:  I don’t know about you, but young kids can never have too many ways to practice cvc words.  I needed something I could use at my small group table and then retire to a station later.  I created these Short Vowel Word Ladder Mats for quick practice and review of short vowel word families.  Included are

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Filed Under: Alphabet, Uncategorized Tagged With: phonics, reading strategies, word families

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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