My three year old really enjoys learning Spanish. For visual reinforcement, I created a free ring binder of Spanish flashcards that teach the basic colors. My son uses these color flashcards to hunt down matching objects in the house. When he finds a color, he says the name in Spanish now. He loves it and […]
April Calendar Pieces {FREEBIE}
Need free calendar pieces for the month of April? We’ve got you covered this month. Enjoy your free download! Even if you don’t need calendar pieces, use these *free* printables to help your children count to 30, teaching patterns, or even use them for an even/odd center sort! Here’s a sample page: Download the 3 […]
Passover Crafts and Ideas for Kids
The start of Passover is about a week away! We hope these Passover crafts and activities will keep your kids engaged and that some of these ideas become traditions in your homes and schools. Passover Placards for Seder via Creative Jewish Mom Elijah’s Cup Craft via The Shiksa Ten Different Craft Ideas for the Ten […]
Easter Math Game {FREEBIE!}
This Easter, help the rabbit make it to his rabbit hole by practicing your odd and even number skills. This FREE Easter math game download is perfect for a fun classroom math activity or for working with your child at home! {Your download will not be watermarked} Download the Easter math game in bw here Download the […]
Leprechaun Trap Craft Ideas
Luckily, St. Patrick’s Day lends itself to last minute crafting. Here’s a bunch of leprechaun trap ideas from around the web. From the most simplistic to more complex, we’ve chosen a variety of levels to cover all of your kids’ ages and ranges with this memorable craft that quickly becomes a yearly tradition. End-of-the-Rainbow Motel […]
Leprechaun Trap Craft for Kids
Earlier this week, my 3 year old and I devised a plan to catch the notorious leprechaun. It involved glue sticks {many glue sticks actually} and glitter. We used materials from around the house to make a simple leprechaun trap craft for St. Patrick’s Day this weekend. * an old coffee or drink container *rainbow […]
Spring Reading Bulletin Boards
I associate spring with flowers, raindrops, bugs, and rainbows. Look for these ideas and more in our Spring Reading Bulletin Boards round-up! Book tree from Rachael Moani {she has many more great ideas on her site!} Catch the reading “bug” via Flicker Flying high with reading from Library Bulletin Boards Dream Big from Rachel Moani […]
Lucky!: A Primer Sight Word Game {FREEBIE}
Last week, we shared the pre-primer Lucky! sight word game. Now, we are moving up to the next set of Dolch words for a continuation of our sight word game series: the primer. Combine the Lucky! pre-primer game with this FREE download for extra review for your literacy centers or for working with your child […]
St. Patrick’s Day Leprechaun Song {FREEBIE!}
When I taught first and second grade, a portion of our literacy block was dedicated to increasing fluency. My team leader loved that I used songs and poems to increase my students’ fluency rates. We used these printable sheets to find sight words and word family words! By the end of the school year, my students […]
St. Patrick’s Day Games
Take a peek at the round-up of St. Patrick’s Day games and activities below. St. Patty’s Day isn’t St. Patty’s Day without a little fun. Remember to sprinkle a little green around, catch a leprechaun, and give someone a lucky treat! Set Traps and Catch a Leprechaun from Momnivore’s Dilemma Don’t Eat Pete from Pink […]
