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‘Social Distance’ Learning-Friendly, Hands-on Freebie

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How are you feeling about the fall? Personally, I want my students to be safe so I am all for anything I will need to do to make that happen. However, that doesn't mean I'm happy about social distancing or the amount of work it will take to make it happen. So I've been trying to concentrate on how I can make social distance learning-friendly resources that will still keep learning hands-on and still work those fine motor muscles that have been neglected during the Covid-19 quarantine season. ... VIEW POST

If you are searching for social distance learning-friendly activities for you classroom this fall, this post has some great ideas for you. I show you how to take one activity and make is safe and sanitary and also appropriate for your distance learners who you are trying to reach at home. This is a free activity that will give you access to some great digital resources including a free Boom Deck perfect for patterning.

At Home Sight Word Bugs

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I am still searching for engaging and meaningful ways to keep my students interested in practicing their sight words while at home. It's not easy, and I know their parents struggle. So I thought I would share and idea that is super inexpensive and so easy . . . At Home Sight Word Bugs. THE BEST IDEAS COME FROM PRESCHOOL At the beginning of my teaching career, I actually did a stint as a preschool teacher for about three years. The thing I love about preschool is that you can ... VIEW POST

Printable Wall 100s Chart

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So several years ago, I created a Vertical Wall Sized 100s chart because we had adopted a new math curriculum in our school and they were requiring we post one that was vertical. I didn't like the one offered with the series, so I created one that I could make and print off myself. And then I offered it to all of you. Since then though, I have had NUMEROUS request for a 120 chart from my First Grade friends. Not a problem, my chart now goes to 120. And even more requests for a ... VIEW POST

Pet Themed Morning Work Stations

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It's been a minute since I've posted any new Morning Work Stations, but I have had so many requests for specific themes that I figured it was time to get started on that list. This set is all about pets. Like always, I'm going to show you each and every activity that is included in the set so you know exactly what is included. What makes these themed Morning Work Stations so nice is that you don't have to worry about students who don't celebrate certain holidays which may have been included in ... VIEW POST

Learning With Cars

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Engaging students in learning is a can be a daunting task. Knowing what to teach is only half the battle. The real work comes with keeping the learning fun and helping students to WANT to learn. Sometimes the difference between doing the work and not doing it is simply in the materials you use. Tapping into your students' interests can help. A great example of this is using cars. What was once only a toy, has become a learning tool that is used every day in my class. And the best part is, ... VIEW POST

Stress-Free At Home Activities Using Easter Materials And A Freebie

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If you're like me, you're looking for ways to keep learning fun and engaging while your students are distance learning at home. Since I'm sharing these ideas with my own students and their families, I thought I share them with you all as well. Maybe you can pass this post on to your students for some ideas of ways they can keep learning hands-on and use what they have readily available and leftover from Easter. These pictures are from past years in my classroom, so if they are activities ... VIEW POST

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