Counting skills are among the most important foundation math skills in early childhood classrooms. Playing math games is a fun and easy way to master that crucial one-to-one correspondence! This free printable spring and summer math center game is perfect for the last few months of school in preschool, kindergarten, and first grade. This ladybug […]
Free Printable Summer Poem for Preschool, Kindergarten, and First Grade
Need a simple printable summer poem for your primary grade classroom or homeschool? Poetry is a great way to reinforce fluency, sight words, and vivid imagery without overloading young readers with a ton of text! Strive to memorize this poem to build on your students’ auditory skills. We repeat our weekly poems at the end […]
Free Spring and Summer Math Center: Garden-themed Addition BUMP!
Keeping math skills going this time of year is critical, as most students (and their teachers!) are burning out. Game-based math takes the “ill” out of skill and drill. Enter one of the most popular math centers in my primary grade center’s rotation: BUMP! BUMP! is a fast-paced math center that is a perennial favorite […]
Free Earth Day Math Center
When preschoolers, kindergarteners, and 1st graders are learning to count, repetition is key! Since our spring math center was such a hit, I created today’s Earth Day math center. It turns much needed daily practice into a fun and interactive game. Roll, count, and cover is a great approach to basic numeracy within any homeschool […]
Free Printable Spring Poem for Preschool, Kindergarten, and First Grade
Need a simple printable spring poem for your primary grade classroom or homeschool? This playful and short spring poem is filled with vivid sensory imagery and a few sight words. The rhythm and ease of short poems are essential for young readers’ fluency practice and auditory processing. Enjoy this free spring poem for your preschool, […]