Here’s a fall writing craftivity that’s fun and easy to make. Hang them together to create an adorable bulletin board or hallway display! Materials construction paper (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, brown) tree template writing template stick glue scissors Directions Print the tree template on brown construction paper. Cut it out and glue it on […]
Pumpkin Videos for Kindergarten and First Grade
Is a pumpkin a fruit or vegetable? What kind of pumpkin is used to make pumpkin pie? Students learn the answer to these questions and others as they watch these pumpkin videos for kindergarten and first grade. They’re the perfect complement to a pumpkin unit for young learners! Pumpkin Life Cycle Students learn how a pumpkin grows […]
Mummy Writing Template
This post contains affiliate links of products I recommend. Read my full disclosure statement. Need a quick Halloween craft that’s educational to boot? Use my free mummy writing template to make the easiest, cutest mummies around. Hang them together with the title, “Wrapped Up in Great Books!” for an adorable Halloween bulletin board. Watch this […]
Parts of an Apple Craft
Apple stamping is a fun activity to include in an apple unit. Simply cut an apple in half, paint the flesh and press the apple onto a piece of paper. Use this same method to create this easy parts of an apple craft! Parts of an Apple Craft Materials apple cut in half paint brush […]
All About Me Free Printable
A great way to get to know your students at the beginning of the year is through their writing. An “All About Me” book gives them an opportunity to share important things about themselves. Here’s a simple All About Me Free Printable that only takes one sheet of paper! All About Me Booklet Set aside […]
Science Word Wall Ideas
I always incorporate a word wall into every science unit or theme we study. We call the science vocabulary “Wow Words”. I encourage my kids to use them when they write about a topic. These words make the reader say, “Wow, you know a lot about _______” or “Wow, I learned a lot about _______ […]
Greater Than Less Than Lessons for First Grade
Comparing numbers in K/1 using the greater than, less than symbols can be challenging! Young students often confuse the symbols and struggle with the concept. These three Greater Than, Less Than lessons for kindergarten and first grade will help you teach your students how to confidently compare numbers. Use these lesson ideas with your […]
Fun Greater Than Less Than Activities
Comparing numbers doesn’t have to be boring. Here are five fun greater than less than activities your kids will love. They make easy, low-prep math centers, too! Greater Than Less Than Stamp Do you have an alphabet stamp set? If you have one with a letter “v” that isn’t too fancy, use it as a […]
Back to School Writing Craft
I love a good craft that’s meaningful and adorable! This back to school writing craft is a fun way for students to write about themselves. Read through them to get to know your students, or share a book each day with your class for students to learn more about each other. Display them on students’ […]
S’mores Craft for Kids
Last summer we put in a small fire pit area in our backyard. We love using it and almost every time we have a fire going we make S’mores. As I added the ingredients to my recent grocery list, inspiration struck and this easy S’mores craft for kids was born! S’mores Writing Craft for Kids […]