Fun, high-quality activities, lessons, & ideas for teachers of students in PreK, Kindergarten, & First Grade
Fun, high-quality activities, lessons, & ideas for teachers of students in PreK, Kindergarten, & First Grade
If you’re looking for engaging activities that spark your students’ love for learning, you’re in the right place!
My resources are designed to save you time and get your students (and you!) excited about the activities.
Discover engaging Christmas science experiments and STEM activities perfect for keeping students focused before the holiday break! From chemical reactions with baking soda and vinegar to static electricity fun, these hands-on experiments are easy to set up and use simple materials. Includes both print and digital options for maximum flexibility!
Winter is the perfect time to teach students about hibernation with activities that feel more like play than work! In this post, you’ll find a collection of engaging ideas including a cozy bear cave craft, interactive hibernation games, animal sorting activities, pajama day fun, favorite hibernation books, and even songs that get kids moving. These hands-on lessons bring the concept of hibernation to life and make winter learning memorable and fun.
Ready to teach the alphabet in a way that’s truly effective—and backed by science? In this post, I’m sharing how I introduce letters and sounds using a speech-to-print approach that aligns with the science of reading. You’ll also find a free phonics lesson you can download and use right away with your students!
Looking for a festive way to mix math and creativity this November? These Thanksgiving Cornucopia Math Crafts and Centers turn counting, addition, and graphing practice into hands-on fun your students will love! They’ll stay engaged, build fine motor skills, and create adorable cornucopias you’ll be proud to display before the holiday break.
If you’re looking for a simple, no-prep way to keep your students engaged before Thanksgiving break, these Thanksgiving Roll & Cover games are one of my favorites! They’re easy to set up, fun to play, and give students meaningful practice with counting, subitizing, and addition. You’ll find both print and digital Seesaw versions (with virtual dice rolling!) so every learner can join in. Plus, I’m sharing the Thanksgiving version as a freebie along with a few other seasonal ideas you can use right away.
Introduce preschool, kindergarten, first grade students to the importance of Veterans Day with hands-on crafts, cards, and a bulletin board display that show appreciation for veterans in a meaningful, memorable way. This post includes ready-to-use medal and poppy crafts, bulletin board ideas, and book and video recommendations to help children understand and celebrate Veterans Day. With easy-to-follow instructions, printable patterns, and optional personalization ideas, these activities are ideal for preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary classrooms to teach respect and gratitude. Perfect for fostering a deeper understanding of the holiday through creative expression.
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“This bundle was totally worth the money. I used this with my pre-k students and with my Kindergartners and was really easy to differentiate for both groups. I found the activities fun and engaging. Great resource. Thank you.”
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“My students loved using this resource. These lesson plans are always well thought of and there’s not much time to prep because everything‘s already done for you. My children always enjoy all the activities that come with these lesson plans. Every day they seem more excited of what’s to come during the day. I have some children that had difficulties with paying attention and wanting to participate and now I don’t have that issue anymore with these hands-on activities.”
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“This is the first resource I have come across that has multiple activities to teach students how to be ‘Bucket Fillers.’ This is one of the best products I have come across that provide engaging and meaningful activities for all of my students.”
I’m passionate about inspiring young children to want to learn and love school.
After 20+ years teaching PreK and Kindergarten, I have collected, created, and tried MANY ideas. I’m sharing my favorites so you can save valuable planning time and help your students love learning.
I’m passionate about inspiring young children to want to learn and love school.
After 20+ years teaching PreK and Kindergarten, I have collected, created, and tried MANY ideas. I’m sharing my favorites so you can save valuable planning time and help your students love learning.
I’m passionate about inspiring young children to want to learn and love school.
After 20+ years teaching PreK and Kindergarten, I have collected, created, and tried MANY ideas. I’m sharing my favorites so you can save valuable planning time and help your students love learning.
