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Why Drawing Glyphs Are a Must-Have for Your Classroom Routine
If you’ve never used drawing glyphs in your classroom, prepare to meet your new favorite activity. Not only are glyphs a fun and...

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Jul 13 min read


Making Phonics Fun: Phonics Worksheets That Actually Help Kids Learn
Let's be real: phonics can get a little.... repetitive for kids and teachers alike. However, phonics instruction is absolutely essential...

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Jun 232 min read


Why Directed Drawing Improves Student Writing & Seasonal Journal Ideas
Have you ever noticed how much more your students want to write after they’ve had time to draw? There’s a good reason for that! Drawing...

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Jun 172 min read


Celebrate Día De Los Muertos in the Classroom with Engaging, Age-Appropriate Activities
If you're looking for meaningful, respectful ways to introduce your students to Día Los Muertos, this activity bundle is a must-have for...

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Jun 92 min read


Make Math Magical with Mystery Picture Puzzles
Do your students groan when it's time for math review? Wish there was a way to sneak in fact fluency practice without complaints? Say...

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Jun 92 min read


Decade Day Activities and Editable Letters for Spirit Week
Is your school planning a decade day as part of Spirit Week? Whether it's the sock-hopping 50s, groovy 70s, neon 80s, or grungy 90s,...

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Jun 62 min read


Bible Story Activities for Kids Made Easy for Teachers, Sunday School, and VBS
Whether you're planning faith-based lessons for your classroom, organizing Sunday School, prepping for VBS, or teaching your little ones at home, one thing's for sure: You want Bible lessons that are meaningful, engaging, and easy to prep. That's exactly why I created my Bible Story Activity Bundles for kids and first and second grade. These no-prep (or super low-prep!) bundles are designed to help kids connect with classic Bible stories while practicing important literacy

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Jun 52 min read


Celebrate Holidays All Year Long with These Free Worksheets For Each Month!
If you're a K-2 teacher who loves to bring a little holiday fun into the classroom without a ton of prep, this freebie is made for you! ...

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May 201 min read


Color by Number Activities Kids Love (Perfect for Back to School & Year-Round Fun!!)
If you are a K-2 teacher looking for fun, low-prep activities that actually keep kids engaged, color by number pages might just be your...

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May 202 min read


Engaging Christmas Learning Resources for First and Second Grade
Welcome to the month of December! December can be such a great month for teaching and bonding with your first or second grade students!...

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Oct 28, 20242 min read


Celebrating Holidays Around the World in the first and second grade classroom
The winter holiday season is the perfect time to teach your first or second grade students about the holidays that are celebrated all...

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Oct 28, 20242 min read


Election Day Worksheets: Printable Activities for Grades 1-2
Election Day is the perfect opportunity to teach students about how elections work and get them curious about what the adults in their...

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Oct 16, 20242 min read


Spooktacular October Learning Roundup: Engaging Halloween Resources for First and Second Graders
As Halloween approaches, it's the perfect time to add some spooky fun to your educational lessons! Whether you are a teacher looking to...

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Aug 12, 20241 min read


4 Benefits of Using Word Building Activities in the Classroom
One way to ensure that students are practicing the skill of reading and writing words with newly learned phonics skills is through the...

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Jul 17, 20242 min read


How to Create a Great First Impression with Welcome Postcards
Have you ever wondered how you can make a great first impression with parents and students BEFORE school starts? While sending an email...

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May 27, 20241 min read


5 Tips for Choosing a Classroom Theme for an Elementary Classroom
One of the first. things I see other teachers start deciding on at the end of the school year is their next classroom theme. While...

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May 27, 20242 min read
10 Classroom Procedures to Teach During the First Week of School
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by all the rules and procedures that you have to teach students at the beginning of the year? Teaching a...

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May 18, 20243 min read


5 Fun and Educational Activities for Camp Day at School
One theme I absolutely love incorporating into my end of the year activities is camp day! Camp day can be extremely fun and exciting for...

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May 5, 20242 min read


How to Celebrate Hawaiian Spirit Day at School: Fun Ideas and Activities
Hawaiian Day or Luau day is one of my FAVORITE spirit days to celebrate at school as a teacher. Not only is it fun to see students and...

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May 5, 20242 min read


How to Create a Classroom Website Using Google Sites
Have you ever considered having a website for your classroom? Having a classroom website is a great way to digitally communicate with...

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May 5, 20242 min read
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