Egg Carton Math Games First Grade

Egg Carton Math Games for First Grade. Perfect for Math Centers!

Many elementary teachers use math centers in their classrooms.  They’re fun and engaging ways to review math concepts or extend instruction.  However, it’s often time consuming to put them together, and they usually only cover one math skill. Here’s an easy solution:  Make 22 math centers in a matter of minutes using something I’m pretty sure you have sitting […]

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How to Decorate a Christmas Tree Writing Activity

FREE Christmas Writing Activity :: Students write the steps to decorating a Christmas tree under each flap and then decorate the tree. Perfect for grade K-2.

This post contains affiliate links of products I recommend.  Read my full disclosure statement. We’re in the holiday spirit around here since Christmas music is already on the radio.  My youngest is working on expository writing so I thought I’d make his assignment merry and bright this week.  He loved this “How to Decorate a Christmas […]

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Paper Bag Turkey Craft

This post contains affiliate links to products I recommend.  Read my full disclosure statement. I love seeing all the cute turkey crafts pop up in my Pinterest feed this time of year.  Handprint turkeys, footprint turkeys, paper plate turkeys, turkey hats…there’s just so many ways to make an adorable turkey!  My kids are a bit too […]

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Number Sight Words

Fun Ways to Teach Number Sight Words Without Worksheets

This post contains affiliate links to products I recommend.  Read my full disclosure statement. Very early on in our math curriculum I knew my kids were going to need to know their number sight words pretty quickly. They were required to read and write numbers in words right off the bat and that’s hard to […]

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Bee Craft Template

Free Printable Torn Paper Bee Template and Writing Activity

The weather is finally warming up, flowers are blooming, and we’re all abuzz about insects!  I’ve just wrapped up a huge insect unit.  As part of the unit, we learned why insects are important, with a particular focus on bees.  Bees are so critical for the pollination of our fruits and vegetables.  They also provide […]

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