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.
A small, thoughtful gift can go a long way in easing first-day jitters and making students feel welcome! In this post, I’m sharing some of my favorite back-to-school student gift ideas—perfect for Open House, Meet the Teacher Night, or the first day of school. These simple treats paired with printable gift tags help create a warm classroom environment right from the start.
Explore four engaging student-created bulletin boards inspired by popular back-to-school books. These crafts simplify planning, foster creativity, and build classroom community. Learn about “The Crayons Go Back to School,” “The Little Engine That Could,” “How Full Is Your Bucket?” and “Our Class is a Family” activities to create meaningful and vibrant displays that value student contributions and set a positive tone for the year.
A classroom hydration station is a simple way to help students stay hydrated, focused, and independent throughout the school day. In this post, you’ll find practical tips for setting up a water bottle station area, labeling bottles, teaching expectations, using visual supports, and making hydration part of your daily classroom routine.
This post offers practical tips and resources for setting up and using a sound wall effectively in your kindergarten or early elementary classroom. Learn how sound walls support phoneme-grapheme correspondence, enhance reading and spelling skills, and organize sounds by articulation. Discover space-saving options, lesson ideas, and the importance of professional development to maximize your sound wall’s impact.
Over 100 easy, fun, and hands-on science experiments and STEM activities tailored for preschool, kindergarten, and first-grade teachers. These seasonal and themed ideas use common household items, making them simple to set up and perfect for keeping students engaged. Say goodbye to the stress of planning and seamlessly integrate exciting science lessons into your curriculum. Explore now and make science a breeze for your young learners!
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!
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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.
