Are you looking for teaching tips or early elementary resources for your classroom? Take a look at these blog posts to discover fun freebies, math and literacy center ideas, and word work and phonics activities for your kindergarten and first grade students.
Looking for a fun and engaging way to spark student discussion, movement, and writing? Would You Rather questions are a simple yet effective tool that can be used in multiple ways throughout the school year. Whether you’re using them as a whole-class game, morning work, or a writing center activity, they encourage critical thinking, decision-making,…
Are your students struggling to understand story elements and key reading skills? Do you find yourself repeating the same explanations about characters, setting, and theme? Teaching story elements and reading comprehension strategies can be challenging, but having the right visual tools makes all the difference. That’s why I created this set of 48 Story Elements…
Looking for a fun way to reinforce essential skills while keeping your students active and engaged? Fairy Town Showdown is the perfect solution! This lively, team-based game brings learning to life with a touch of fairy tale magic. Whether you’re working on ELA or math skills, this game makes learning exciting and interactive. Get ready…
Digital centers are a fantastic way to introduce and reinforce essential literacy and math skills in first grade. Whether you’re working on CVC words, sight words, addition, or telling time, these interactive activities provide an effective way for students to practice independently or in small groups. If you’re looking for practical ways to incorporate digital…
Does the idea of using digital centers in your kindergarten classroom give your heart palpitations!? I know the feeling, but I promise that it’s easier than you might think! Digital centers are a fantastic way to introduce and reinforce essential literacy and math skills in kindergarten. Whether you’re working on concepts of print, letter formation,…
Teaching sight words and spelling lists effectively is crucial to developing early reading and writing skills. But what if you had a flexible tool that adapts to your unique classroom needs? The editable word work resource is your go-to solution for editable sight word worksheets and editable spelling worksheets, designed for repeated use with any…
Hey teacher friends! You know that moment when you find an activity that keeps students learning, focused, and excited all at the same time? That’s exactly what Mystery Sentences do! These monthly activities are a hit with students and teachers alike, packing tons of literacy practice into a fun, no-prep format that’s perfect for every…
Write the Room is a beloved classroom activity for good reason. It gets students out of their seats, moving around, and actively engaging with their learning. Additionally, it can be used cross-curricularly, introducing science and social studies vocabulary while using images to help young learners expand their understanding and language skills. But did you know…
Hey there, teacher friends! If you’re anything like I was when I was in the classroom, you’re always looking for tools that can help your students thrive while also making your teaching life a little easier. Today, I’m excited to share with you a resource I poured my heart into: the Alphabet Word Wall Posters…
Hey teacher friend! The holiday season is here, and I know you’re looking for a fun and meaningful way to keep your students engaged during writing time. That’s why I can’t wait to share this Very Merry Christmas Writing Activity! It’s a festive, low-prep activity that helps your students practice building sentences while having a…
Managing math and reading center rotations in kindergarten and first grade can be a challenge. With so many activities happening at once, it’s important to have a system that keeps everything running smoothly. That’s where editable tools like my Digital Editable Center Rotation Boards and 90 Editable Math & Literacy Station Signs come in handy….
How to Use Elkonin Boxes in Kindergarten: Fun Ways to Practice Phoneme Segmentation Elkonin boxes are a powerful tool for helping young learners develop phonemic awareness and practice phoneme segmentation, crucial skills in learning to read. By guiding students through the process of breaking words into their individual sounds, Elkonin boxes allow children to “see”…