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STEM Challenge: Build Toothpick Structures

By Playdough to Plato

These 24 toothpick STEM structure cards help kids develop abstract thinking, engineering, 2d and 3d shape recognition and shape knowledge.-----------------------------> Bundle with all of our STEM challenges and SAVE!

Subjects:

Math, Geometry, Engineering

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

K.G.A.2, K.G.A.3, K.G.B.4, K.G.B.5, 1.G.A.2, 2.G.A.1

$5.00

3,139

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Word Work Activities - EDITABLE

By Playdough to Plato

These 26 word work activities work with any words under the sun: sight words, phonics, spelling lists, word families, themed words... the sky's the limit!And, as a huge bonus, the mega pack of word work activities requires almost no prep.Kids love

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Spelling, Reading Strategies

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Games, Centers

CCSS:

RF.K.3, RF.K.3c, RF.1.3, RF.1.3a, RF.1.3b, RF.1.3c, RF.1.3g, RF.2.3, RF.2.3a, RF.2.3b, RF.2.3c...

$10.00

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Sight Word Lists by Phonics Skill

By Playdough to Plato

These sight word lists for Dolch pre-primer, primer, 1st and 2nd grade, the first 200 Fry sight words, AND the Zeno sight words are a HUGE game changer! Why? When you organize your sight word list by phonics skill, students learn the words

Subjects:

Phonics

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

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Printables

CCSS:

RF.K.2c, RF.K.2d, RF.K.2e, RF.K.3, RF.K.3a, RF.K.3b, RF.K.3c, RF.1.2b, RF.1.2c, RF.1.2d, RF.1.3...

$7.50

281

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32 Decodable Centers - EDITABLE

By Playdough to Plato

These 32 decodable centers are EDITABLE making it easy for you to practice any word list under the sun: CVC words, CVCe words, beginning digraph words, diphthongs, vowel teams... the sky really is the limit! "By far one of THE BEST Teachers Pay

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Spelling

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RF.K.3, RF.K.3c, RF.1.3, RF.2.3

$20.00

3,116

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15 Word Work Board Games - EDITABLE

By Playdough to Plato

These 15 editable word work board games are a huge time and money saver! Type your unique word list once and the words pop into the right spot on every single game. Use it with any word list under the sun: sight words, word families, themed words,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Spelling

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RF.K.2d, RF.K.3c, RF.1.3, RF.1.3a, RF.1.3b, RF.1.3c, RF.1.3f, RF.1.3g, RF.2.3, RF.2.3a, RF.2.3b...

$10.00

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STEM Challenge: Weight Measurement

By Playdough to Plato

This kid-approved STEM challenge is the perfect addition to your weight measurement unit or STEM center! The 60 hands-on task cards and corresponding record sheets give kids practice measuring and comparing weight using a simple balance.

Subjects:

Math, Measurement

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Centers

CCSS:

K.MD.A.1, K.MD.A.2

$5.00

970

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30 Science Experiments PLUS Science Journal

By Playdough to Plato

Science just got a whole lot easier to add into your lesson plans! These hands-on, super cool science experiments are surprisingly easy to set up and use common supplies like baking soda and vinegar.PLUS, this set includes a no prep science journal

Subjects:

Science, Chemistry, Physical Science

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Lesson, Centers

$10.00

965

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STEM Challenge: Build Famous Landmarks

By Playdough to Plato

Can your kids build the Eiffel Tower, the Great Wall of China AND the Empire State Building in one afternoon?! These 47 STEM challenge cards use real pictures of famous landmarks from around the world to inspire kids to build those three sites and

Subjects:

Math, Science, Engineering

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Centers

CCSS:

K.G.A.1, K.G.B.4, K.G.B.5, K.G.B.6, 1.G.A.1, 1.G.A.2, 2.G.A.1

$5.00

1,596

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Phonological Awareness Daily Warm Ups

By Playdough to Plato

The science of reading has proven that elementary students need to practice phonological awareness every. single. school. day. And these phonological awareness warm ups make it so quick and easy! Just hit print and you'll be planned and prepped for

Subjects:

Reading, Phonics

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

RF.K.1b, RF.K.2, RF.K.2a, RF.K.2b, RF.K.2c, RF.K.2d, RF.K.2e, RF.1.2, RF.1.2a, RF.1.2b, RF.1.2c...

$37.00

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Pattern Block Mats - Roll and Cover

By Playdough to Plato

These roll and cover pattern block mats are packed with serious math power! The no prep sheets work on shapes, counting, adding, fine motor skills, number recognition AND subitizing at the same time.To play, kids roll either one or two dice

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Numbers

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

K.CC.B.4, 1.OA.C.6, K.G.A.2, K.G.B.6

$5.00

797

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Sound Mapping

By Playdough to Plato

Sound mapping is a fantastic way to build students' phonemic awareness! And these sound mapping mats make it FUN for kids to practice.Slide Matchbox cars onto stop signs, place jellybean noses on bunnies, squish playdough "slime"...This sound

Subjects:

Phonics

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Centers

CCSS:

RF.K.1b, RF.K.2, RF.K.2c, RF.K.2d, RF.K.2e, RF.1.2, RF.1.2a, RF.1.2b, RF.1.2c, RF.1.2d

$7.00

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STEM Challenge: Linear Measurement

By Playdough to Plato

This kid-approved STEM challenge is the perfect addition to your measurement unit or STEM center! The 60 hands-on task cards and corresponding record sheets give kids practice measuring and comparing length using unifix cubes.

Subjects:

Math, Measurement

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Task Cards, Centers

CCSS:

K.MD.A.1, K.MD.A.2, 1.MD.A.2

$5.00

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STEM Challenge: Craft Stick Puzzles

By Playdough to Plato

Build problem solving, logic, reasoning and STEM skills with this set of 15 craft stick puzzles! The challenge cards and easy to follow directions are great to use as STEM centers, brain breaks, makerspaces or science centers. ----------> Grab

Subjects:

Math, Geometry

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Centers

$4.00

1,294

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Number Formation Activity Pack

By Playdough to Plato

Make learning to write the numbers 0 to 30 fun for kids! This number formation activity pack is bursting with motivating ways to practice writing and recognizing numbers: *Posters with memorable poems (one for each number) to hang on the wall as

Subjects:

Math, Numbers

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Posters

CCSS:

K.CC.A.3, K.CC.B.4a, K.CC.B.4b, K.CC.B.4c

$5.00

1,288

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Weather Activity Pack

By Playdough to Plato

Teaching a weather unit?! The Weather Activity Pack is a must. The 14 engaging activities teach young meteorologists about weather, temperature, clouds, tornadoes, precipitation, picking weather appropriate clothes, weather-themed math and

Subjects:

Science, Environment

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Lesson, Centers

$8.00

393

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Number Decomposition

By Playdough to Plato

Help kids discover different ways to make the same number with these playful, hands-on number decomposition activities. The record sheets are perfect for preschool or kindergarten math centers.The pack provides a quick assessment you can use to

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Numbers

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

K.OA.A.3

$5.00

439

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Playdough Mats

By Playdough to Plato

These bright and colorful playdough mats give kids hands-on practice with fine motor skills, upper and lowercase letter formation, letter sounds, 2D shapes, counting and writing the numbers 1 to 10. It's a mega pack of playdough activities in one

Subjects:

Numbers, Phonics

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Centers

CCSS:

K.CC.B.4, K.CC.B.4a, K.CC.B.4b, K.CC.B.4c, RF.K.1d, RF.K.3

$5.00

702

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Handwriting Activity Sheets

By Playdough to Plato

These NO PREP handwriting activity sheets make it fun for kids to practice letter names, letter formation and letter sounds! BIG UPDATE--> The pack now includes D'Nealian handwriting pages and British English versions that ask kids to "colour"

Subjects:

Writing, Handwriting

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Centers

CCSS:

RF.K.1d, RF.K.3a

$5.00

1,021

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Year of STEM Challenges

By Playdough to Plato

"This is BY FAR the most comprehensive, FUN low prep STEM bundle I’ve ever bought. Love it, and so do the kids!" - Nikki M.Looking for easy prep, fun to solve STEM challenges for kids?! This epic bundle combines ALL of my STEM challenges into one

Subjects:

Math, Science, Engineering

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Task Cards, Centers

CCSS:

K.MD.A.1, K.MD.A.2, K.MD.B.3, 1.MD.A.1, 1.MD.A.2, 1.MD.B.3, 1.MD.C.4, K.G.A.1, K.G.A.2, K.G.A.3, K.G.B.4...

$161.00

$120.00

508

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Editable Literacy Center Labels

By Playdough to Plato

Whether you use Daily Five, reading groups or something else entirely, these editable literacy center labels make it so easy to customize a station rotation that's a perfect fit for your classroom.First up?! Get to work customizing your center

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Classroom Management

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Printables, Centers

$5.00

297

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I'm a National Board Certified Elementary Teacher and the founder of the popular teaching websites Playdough to Plato and The STEM Laboratory.

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Helping PreK, Kindergarten & 1st Grade teachers reach ALL of their students with fun, differentiated learning. Join the pack HERE!

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

--> Earned National Board Certification --> Received a Master's in Education from Stanford University --> Selected as a Fulbright-Hays scholar

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

My Elementary Education Bachelors is from the University of Arizona and I graduated from Stanford (go cardinal!) with a Master's degree in Education.

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Reading, Spelling, Specialty, Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Other (Math), Science, Anatomy, Astronomy, Basic Principles, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment, Physics, Other (Science), Arts & Music, Computer Science - Technology, Drama, Other (ELA), Classroom Management, Character Education, General Science, Physical Science, Library Skills, Problem Solving, Writing, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Autumn, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Place Value, Earth Day, Summer, Handwriting, Early Intervention, End of Year, Engineering, Phonics, Classroom Community

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