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Veterans Day Crafts, Cards, Bulletin Board, Book, & Video Suggestions

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.

Science of Reading Aligned Alphabet Instruction Plus a Free File

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!

Grandparents’ Day Crafts & Gifts with an Apple Theme

Discover creative Grandparents’ Day crafts that kids can create as personalized gifts for their grandparents. The crafts have an apple theme and are easy to prepare making them perfect for preschool, kindergarten, and young children.

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.

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.

March weather activity lion and lamb free

Free March In Like a Lion Out Like a Lamb Calendar & Weather Activity

Free March In Like a Lion Out Like a Lamb Calendar & Weather Activity My students always enjoy this calendar activity! I hope yours will too! Does the saying “March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb” hold true this year? Find out by keeping track of lion days (cold, winter-like […]

Fall Numbers 1-20 Activities Differentiated

Fun Fall Numbers to 20 Activities (Differentiated) Plus a Free File

Engage your students with fun, hands-on fall activities that build number sense and meet key kindergarten standards. This post offers differentiated numbers-to-20 activities, from counting centers to play dough mats, perfect for small groups or individual practice. Plus, get a free printable “Write the Room” activity to help students practice counting, number writing, and comparing numbers in an exciting way!

Name Recognition & Name Writing Activities

Fun, editable name activities for preschool & kindergarten! These engaging ideas will help your students learn to recognize, spell, and write their names. Perfect for name writing practice, back-to-school centers, and helping students recognize their names.

Earth Day Bulletin Board Display with Writing Prompts Crafts

Earth Day Activities: Science Experiments, Crafts, Bulletin Board, Writing Prompts, Song

Engage young learners in meaningful Earth Day activities with hands-on science experiments, crafts, and interactive lessons that teach the importance of caring for our planet. From water and air pollution experiments to solar oven s’mores and Earth Day crafts with writing prompts, this post is packed with engaging, easy-to-implement ideas. Create a stunning bulletin board, sing an Earth Day song, and inspire students to make a difference. Perfect for classrooms looking to celebrate Earth Day!

Christmas Cookie Sorting Activity for Beginning & Ending Sounds

Young students get soooo excited about the holidays so I like to harness some of that energy for learning activities. If an activity has a fun Christmas theme, they are in! As you may already know, I love using sorting activities in the classroom. Young students have a natural instinct to make sense of the […]