No Prep December (Christmas) Literacy & Math
December is a super busy month! In addition to teaching our regular curriculum, we have to plan & practice for our big Christmas program, finish
LITERACY BLOG POSTS
LITERACY BLOG POSTS
Engaging Ways to Practice & Assess Alphabet Letters & Sounds
Alphabet practice doesn’t have to be boring! This post has hands-on and tech-friendly ways to help young learners master their letters and sounds—while keeping them engaged, confident, and excited to learn.
Earth Day Craft & Writing Prompts
I love how these earth day crafts & writing prompts turned out and I wanted to share them with you. They are easy to make
Math & Literacy Activities with Plastic Easter Eggs plus Freebies
Plastic Easter eggs can be used to make a variety of festive learning centers for young students. In this post I’m sharing some of my
Dr. Seuss Oh the Places You’ll Go Craft
Oh, the Places You’ll Go! by Dr. Seuss is one of my favorite books! It is so motivational and inspiring and talks about the ups
Rhyming Words Games, Books, Activities, & Free Rhyming Word Picture Cards
Rhyming is such an important early literacy skill—and one that young learners love to practice! In this post, I’m sharing fun rhyming word games, engaging books, favorite rhyming songs, and playful ways to build phonological awareness throughout the year. Plus, you’ll get a free set of rhyming picture cards to use in your classroom!
Rainbow Fish Sharing Activity & Classroom Display
One of my favorite books to read at the beginning of the school year is The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister. Since young students beginning
Growth Mindset Activity Based On “The Little Engine That Could”
Introduce your students to the power of “I think I can!” with this engaging growth mindset lesson inspired by The Little Engine That Could. After reading the story, students create their own train cars with personal goals, forming a colorful bulletin board that reminds them to believe in themselves, work hard, and never give up. Perfect for building perseverance, positive self-talk, and classroom community from day one!
Fun Alphabet and Handwriting Practice
I wanted to share with you today some favorite and fun ideas for teaching the letters of the alphabet and handwriting. Over the years teaching
End of the Year Bulletin Boards & Crafts with Writing Prompts
Celebrate your students with creative end of the year bulletin boards and crafts! These fun crafts and writing prompts help students reflect on their favorite memories and make adorable end of the school year classroom displays—perfect for graduation and end of year celebrations.
St. Patrick’s Day Crafts & Writing Craftivity
Make St. Patrick’s Day learning fun and meaningful with these engaging writing and craft activities! From a leprechaun writing craft to rainbow-themed reflections, students will enhance fine motor skills, express creativity, and personalize their work. Decorate your classroom with student-created leprechauns with writing prompts, suncatchers, rainbows, and more. Perfect for adding Saint Paddy’s Day fun while reinforcing key learning concepts!
St. Patrick’s Day Rainbow Experiment, Math Activity, Writing Craftivity & Game
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with engaging and educational rainbow-themed activities! Discover a simple rainbow science experiment, a hands-on Fruit Loops math activity, a creative rainbow writing craft, a Skittles density experiment, and a fun relay race game. These activities help kids explore the science behind rainbows, practice math skills, and enjoy interactive learning. Perfect for kindergarten and early elementary classrooms, this post includes step-by-step instructions and printable resources. Make learning magical this St. Patrick’s Day with these exciting rainbow activities!