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Lessons for Little Ones by Tina O'Block Blog Logo
science experiments and STEM challenges for preschool, kindergarten, first and second grade
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Lessons for Little Ones by Tina O'Block Blog Logo
Lessons for Little Ones by Tina O'Block Blog Logo
science experiments and STEM challenges for preschool, kindergarten, first and second grade
Back to School

BACK TO SCHOOL BLOG POSTS

Our Class is a Family Activity Pack for Preschool Kindergarten First Grade

Our Class Is a Family Activities for Building Classroom Community

Help young students understand what it means to belong to a classroom community with meaningful Our Class Is a Family activities. This post shares ideas for a class promise poster, bracelets with poems that help remind them of the bracelet’s meaning, an anchor chart, an editable class book with predictable text and student photos, a collaborative puzzle, and a coordinating bulletin board that help the class-family message stay with students.

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scissor salad cutting page with counting practice preschool kindergarten

Scissor Salad: A Fun and Purposeful Way to Practice Cutting and Gluing Skills

Cutting practice doesn’t have to mean worksheets full of lines. In this post, you’ll find simple tips for teaching scissor and glue skills, plus a fun “Scissor Salad” activity where students cut out fruit or vegetable shapes to build their own salad. It’s a playful way to practice fine motor skills with real shapes that prepare children for future crafts and classroom projects.

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scissor skills cutting pages kindergarten preschool

Fall Cutting Practice Activities That Make Scissor Skills Meaningful

Teaching young students how to use scissors can be a challenge, especially at the start of the school year. In this post, I’m sharing simple tips for teaching scissor skills and glue skills that set students up for success, plus easy fall cutting activities that give practice with straight, wavy, and curved lines. Instead of cutting random strips of paper, children create meaningful fall crafts they can be proud of.

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back to school bulletin boards crafts

Back-to-School Bulletin Boards & Crafts Based on Popular Read-Aloud Books

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.

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The Crayons Go Back to School Bulletin Board Craft Writing Activity

The Crayons Go Back to School Bulletin Board, Craft, & Writing Activities

As the new school year approaches, it’s time to think about creating a welcoming and engaging environment for your students. One way to do this is by incorporating fun and meaningful activities that capture their interest right from the start. This “The Crayons Go Back to School” bulletin board display is the perfect solution for a vibrant, student-centered classroom display that will not only brighten your space but also build connections and encourage creativity.

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