Are you looking for a fun, no-prep counting activity? This digital summer freebie is a great way for little ones to practice counting to ten. What are BOOM Cards? If you haven't had the chance to try BOOM Cards yet, I think they are a digital tool that you are going to love! They work on any device with internet, so they can be used on tablets, ipads, computers, interactive whiteboards, and smartphones. These digital task cards make differentiation easy, because you can choose which decks to assign each individual student. They ... read more
Free Ice Cream Themed Activities
If you haven't tried BOOM Cards yet, this is a great way to see if they are the right fit for you and your little learners. Grab this freebie and try it out on any device with internet. These can be used by parents and teachers. BOOM Learning offers free starter accounts for a limited number of students, so that you can test it out before committing to a yearly membership. Also, if you aren't worried about collecting student data, you can use fast pins for unlimited Fastplay (for free). Here are just a few of the reasons that ... read more
Free Digital Task Cards
My first grader has been doing a lot of "school" on the computer because of the Covid-19 pandemic. So, of course, my twin preschoolers have been asking for their own "school" on the computer or tablets. I have been busy creating more letter identification activities for them to use while big brother is working on his schoolwork. I want to share one of those activities with you for FREE, and I think you are going to love them as much as we do! Digital Learning Fun I am a huge believer in making learning fun for kids! If they are ... read more
Free Letter Writing Templates
I can't say that I could have ever imagined that we would experience a global pandemic that would keep us all quarantined in our homes. But, since this is our current reality, I want to find ways to make it a positive experience for my children during the time that we are staying safe at home, without letting the fear and stress of the situation get to them. Out of all of the things that they miss right now, they miss their grandparents the most. That is why I created this letter template, and want to share it with all of you! Let ... read more
Simple Ways to Spice Up Your Word Work Center
Having a word work center gives children plenty of opportunities to build and create words. It is important to keep this engaging for little learners so that they can get the most out of the center. Don't worry, this doesn't mean hours of extra work. There are plenty of simple ways to spice up a word work center. I had a rolling cart with colorful drawers set up at my word work center. Then I kept the different supplies organized so that students could pull out a drawer and have all the supplies they needed for that activity. Then ... read more
Valentine’s Themed Spelling Center
I love resources that can easily be used to meet the needs of different kids. Since this resource is editable, it makes differentiation a piece of cake! I am currently using it with my 3 year old twins to work on spelling and writing their names. It is also perfect to use in the classroom in a word work center, to practice spelling words, or even to practice tricky sight words. Editable This resource can be used to work on whatever words you want your little learners to practice. Simply open it up in PowerPoint and select the ... read more
Free Valentine’s Day Printables
Looking for adorable Valentine's Day cards that you can print right at home? I know that going shopping with all 4 of my little ones can get a little crazy, so whenever I can shop online I choose that option. Whether you are trying to avoid a trip to the store or you just want something totally unique, I've got you covered. Plus, I want to give them to you for FREE! This year, for my son's Valentine's Day handouts for his friends, we decided to give out something different. Instead of candy, we are attaching these cute printables to ... read more
Space Write the Room Freebie
Space is such a fascinating subject to learn about. I am so excited to share this simple space themed write the room freebie with you! This free activity is perfect to use with your space unit. It helps get students familiar with the names of the planets, and even has them write them in order of their distance from the sun. Simple Prep Prep for this activity is fast and easy. Just print out the sheet with the planet names and cut the pieces apart. I used my paper slicer to make prep even quicker. Then use tape to hang the cards ... read more
Christmas CVC Word Sensory Bin Freebie
My kids love sensory bins, and I love when they are engaged in their learning activities! I added this snowman CVC center to a bin filled with festive red, green, and white pom poms and felt balls to make it even more fun. Simple Prep The prep for this activity is super quick. Just print your CVC word cards and your matching picture mats and cut them apart. I used a paper slicer to make that part even quicker. You can print on cardstock and laminate to make your center more durable. Optional: You can add the word cards into ... read more
Free Thanksgiving Sensory Bin
This easy to prep sensory bin is such a fun way to practice counting and number recognition. You can use the printable feathers included with this freebie, or you can add craft feathers to the bin for extra sensory fun! Simple to Prep This center is easy to prepare and so much fun for little ones. I just added popcorn kernels to my sensory bin, put in a bunch of colorful feathers, then placed the turkey number cards into the bin for students to choose. Then print as many featherless turkey sheets as you need for the children ... read more
