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Earth Day Fine Motor Freebies

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There's never a bad time to incorporate some fine motor goodness into your curriculum and since Earth Day is upon us, I thought I'd share some Earth Day Fine Motor Freebies to help you celebrate the day. This sampler packet will give you a little taste (definitely not the entire meal) of the different kinds of fine motor activities you can add into your instruction throughout the day just by using materials you may already have on hand. Of course, these activities are all geared toward an ... VIEW POST

Grab fine motor activities that will engage and delight your students for Earth Day. These fine motor activities are perfect for pre-k, kindergarten, first grade and even second. If you're teaching in an early childhood classroom, you'll want to scoop them up and delight your learners.

Twist and Turn Word Builder

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I'm doing a really quick share about Twist and Turn Word Builders from Lakeshore. No, I'm not an affiliate nor do I get a kickback from them for every one I sell. Nope! It's just a really nice product that I have had forever, and I thought I'd share how I use it and a little freebie to boot. Finding creative ways to practice CVC and Nonsense words is always an ongoing challenge. My students are always up for self-correcting . . . and mapping word centers . . . . . .write the ... VIEW POST

Twist and Turn Word Builders are a great way to practice blending.

Valentine’s Printable Banner

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It's been a minute you guys. I'm so sorry. If you are like me, then you are feeling the pressure of teaching during a pandemic. I don't care if you're virtual, hybrid, or face-to-face, teaching, no matter what it looks like this year, is a roller coaster of emotions and anxiety and the extra work has gotten this teacher BEHIND!!! But it's time to kick it into gear and set the stage for one of my favorite holidays with this fun Valentine's Printable Banner! I had to first come up with a ... VIEW POST

Christmas Banner Freebie

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I have had so many requests for a new Christmas banner over the last week. My email has been blowing up. So I decided to whip a quick one up that would work for whatever you decide to post in your hall or on your walls for the holidays. The Banner Deck The Halls! (or if you prefer, Deck the Walls!) is the banner I'm using to display some different artwork that my students will be completing this month. This banner is super simple to make and, of course, it's free from me to ... VIEW POST

Grab his free banner which will help you 'Deck The Halls' in your own classroom.

Customizing Digital Learning Games

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One thing for sure, when I create something, I'm always worried about giving teachers more than enough.' I want you to have choices but there is a fine line between 'a good amount' and 'way too much.' With that in mind, I thought it would be helpful for you to know that you can customize Digital Learning Games from Boom. That way if there are cards within the deck that are too difficult for your students, for instance, you can hide them. When You Have Too Much Of A Good Thing You're ... VIEW POST

Find out a simple, useful way to customize Boom Decks by hiding specific cards from your students.

Alphabet Mats and Activities

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When I made Hands-on Alphabet Mats for my students a couple of years ago, I never in my wildest dreams imagined that I would need a virtual counterpart for students. But then came COVID and everything changed. Now, even though we are back face-to-face, I know that the resources I made available for virtual learning, are still valuable classroom tools. So take a look at these Alphabet Mats and Boom Learning™ Cards and how I use them in my classroom. Alphabet Mats Hands-on is the key in ... VIEW POST

Letter recognition fun doesn't have to be boring. Your kindergarten students will be so engaged in these hands-on alphabet mats. If you're virtual, no problem because there is also a virtual option using Boom Cards that will engage them as well.

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