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Alphabet Play Dough Mats A Fun, Hands-On Way to Practice Letter Formation If there is one thing I have learned from teaching young children, it is this: the more hands-on an activity is, the more excited kids are to learn!  And honestly, who doesn’t love play dough? If you are looking for a fun way […]

How I Teach CVC Words with Mini Books Simple, Low-Prep, and Effective! If you’re working with early readers, you know that teaching CVC words is one of the first big steps in helping your kids learn how to read.  But let’s be honest… Getting students to actually practice sounding out words (without getting bored or

Community Helpers Activities for Preschool & Kindergarten (Hands-On Ideas Kids Love) Teaching a community helpers theme is one of the most meaningful units in preschool and kindergarten. Young children love learning about the people who help in their everyday lives, from doctors and firefighters to teachers and mail carriers. But keeping students engaged (and not

Spring Activities For Kindergarten & First Grade Spring is one of my favorite times of the year in the classroom! The weather is warming up, students have a little extra energy, and it’s the perfect time to bring in fun, hands-on learning activities.  If you’re looking for simple, engaging ways to keep your students learning

Fun & EasyBack to School Ideas Back to school season is such an exciting (and busy!) time for teachers. Whether you’re welcoming wide-eyed kindergarteners for the first time or helping first graders settle back into the classroom routine, having a few simple, engaging activities ready to go can make those first weeks run more smoothly.