Hi! We are Mr. and Mrs. Pankau, a teacher team based in the midwest. We provide fun, engaging activities and other resources for teachers, parents and children.
Make your daily math routine simple, meaningful, and consistent with this January Kindergarten Math Journal! This resource includes 30 low-prep, half-page math journal activities designed for 5–10 minute daily warm-ups that build confidence and reinforce key math skills through spiral review. Each page focuses on one clear concept, making it easy to use as morning work, a math warm-up, independent practice, or during small groups. Skills are revisited throughout the month to support retentio
Looking for an engaging, Science of Reading–aligned way to help your students master the short a vowel sound? This print-and-go phonics resource is perfect for building strong decoding skills through hands-on, explicit practice. Designed for kindergarten and early first grade learners, this resource provides focused, meaningful practice with short a words using consistent visuals, decodable text, and multisensory activities that support all learners. ⭐ What’s Included: 6 short a worksheets fo
PreK - 1st
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Science of Reading
This bundle includes two resources: 1. Groundhog Day Booklet 2. Groundhog Day Writing Please click on the links to view all the items included in each resource. These resources were created for first and second grade students but can be adapted for other grade levels as well. Please don't forget to rate and comment! I value your input very much! :)
This bundle includes two resources: 1. Feelings Booklet 2. Shape Booklet Please click on the previews above to view what this resource includes. These resource was created for kindergarten and first grades students but can be adapted for other students as well. Please don't forget to rate and comment! I value your input very much! :)
This resource contains four items: pdf slides, a labeling worksheet, labeling craft and a labeled poster of a groundhog. This resource was designed with kindergarten, first grade and second grade students in mind but can be adapted for other grade levels as well. Please look at the preview pages above to view the contents of this resource. This resource will go along great with your Groundhog Day unit. Please don't forget to rate and comment! I value your input very much! :)
This resource contains 12 writing pages and a groundhog topper. The writing pages are for the students to document the information they learned about groundhogs. Use these pages after viewing videos or reading informational text about groundhogs. Please look at the preview pages above to view the contents of this resource. This resource will go along great with your Groundhog Day unit. Please don't forget to rate and comment! I value your input very much! :)
This resource contains one booklet. The booklet discusses what a total solar eclipse is in a simple way. If you’re looking for a more detailed lesson to teach about the total solar eclipse please check out the other resources we have available in our store There are both color and black and white copies. To assemble the booklets, print and copy the pages front and back, cut them in half and staple them together. This resource was designed for first, second and third grade students but can be ada
This resource contains three items: a booklet, writing prompts and a scavenger hunt. The booklet discusses the signs of winter; there are both color and black and white copies. There are four writing pages that prompt the students to write about the signs of winter. The scavenger hunt is a great activity to do after reading the booklet. The scavenger hunt can be done on a walk around the school or park. You can also send the scavenger hunt home with students to complete with their families. To a
Get your students excited about Thanksgiving with this fun, thematic task card activity! The students will identify the shape on the task card, then find the matching turkey. There are a variety of ways this activity can be used. You can put the task cards in photo boxes and place in your math center. Or you can make a sensory bin as seen in the picture. Students can complete this activity with a partner or independently. This resource was designed with preschool and kindergarten students in min
These letter–of-the-week activities will help with your students’ letter identification; letter sounds and handwriting. This resource contains three activities: An alphabet booklet, a handwriting page, an alphabet letter cut-and-glue activity (to use with the uppercase letter provided), and a lowercase letter for a craft (NOT INCLUDED). To assemble the booklet: Print, copy pages back-to-back, cut in half, and staple! The alphabet cut-and-glue activity can be glued in an interactive journal; or,
PreK - 1st
English Language Arts, Handwriting, Phonics & Phonological Awareness
These letter–of-the-week activities will help with your students’ letter identification; letter sounds and handwriting. This resource contains three activities: An alphabet booklet, a handwriting page, an alphabet letter cut-and-glue activity (to use with the uppercase letter provided), and a lowercase letter for a craft (NOT INCLUDED). To assemble the booklet: Print, copy pages back-to-back, cut in half, and staple! The alphabet cut-and-glue activity can be glued in an interactive journal; or,
PreK - 1st
English Language Arts, Handwriting, Phonics & Phonological Awareness
These letter–of-the-week activities will help with your students’ letter identification; letter sounds and handwriting. This resource contains three activities: An alphabet booklet, a handwriting page, an alphabet letter cut-and-glue activity (to use with the uppercase letter provided), and a lowercase letter for a craft (NOT INCLUDED). To assemble the booklet: Print, copy pages back-to-back, cut in half, and staple! The alphabet cut-and-glue activity can be glued in an interactive journal; or,
PreK - 1st
English Language Arts, Handwriting, Phonics & Phonological Awareness
These letter–of-the-week activities will help with your students’ letter identification; letter sounds and handwriting. This resource contains three activities: An alphabet booklet, a handwriting page, an alphabet letter cut-and-glue activity (to use with the uppercase letter provided), and a lowercase letter for a craft (NOT INCLUDED). To assemble the booklet: Print, copy pages back-to-back, cut in half, and staple! The alphabet cut-and-glue activity can be glued in an interactive journal; or,
PreK - 1st
English Language Arts, Handwriting, Phonics & Phonological Awareness
These letter–of-the-week activities will help with your students’ letter identification; letter sounds and handwriting. This resource contains three activities: An alphabet booklet, a handwriting page, an alphabet letter cut-and-glue activity (to use with the uppercase letter provided), and a lowercase letter for a craft (NOT INCLUDED). To assemble the booklet: Print, copy pages back-to-back, cut in half, and staple! The alphabet cut-and-glue activity can be glued in an interactive journal; or,
PreK - 1st
English Language Arts, Handwriting, Phonics & Phonological Awareness
These letter–of-the-week activities will help with your students’ letter identification; letter sounds and handwriting. This resource contains three activities: An alphabet booklet, a handwriting page, an alphabet letter cut-and-glue activity (to use with the uppercase letter provided), and a lowercase letter for a craft (NOT INCLUDED). To assemble the booklet: Print, copy pages back-to-back, cut in half, and staple! The alphabet cut-and-glue activity can be glued in an interactive journal; or,
PreK - 1st
English Language Arts, Handwriting, Phonics & Phonological Awareness
These letter–of-the-week activities will help with your students’ letter identification; letter sounds and handwriting. This resource contains three activities: An alphabet booklet, a handwriting page, an alphabet letter cut-and-glue activity (to use with the uppercase letter provided), and a lowercase letter for a craft (NOT INCLUDED). To assemble the booklet: Print, copy pages back-to-back, cut in half, and staple! The alphabet cut-and-glue activity can be glued in an interactive journal; or,
PreK - 1st
English Language Arts, Handwriting, Phonics & Phonological Awareness
These letter–of-the-week activities will help with your students’ letter identification; letter sounds and handwriting. This resource contains three activities: An alphabet booklet, a handwriting page, an alphabet letter cut-and-glue activity (to use with the uppercase letter provided), and a lowercase letter for a craft (NOT INCLUDED). To assemble the booklet: Print, copy pages back-to-back, cut in half, and staple! The alphabet cut-and-glue activity can be glued in an interactive journal; or,
PreK - 1st
English Language Arts, Handwriting, Phonics & Phonological Awareness
These letter–of-the-week activities will help with your students’ letter identification; letter sounds and handwriting. This resource contains three activities: An alphabet booklet, a handwriting page, an alphabet letter cut-and-glue activity (to use with the uppercase letter provided), and a lowercase letter for a craft (NOT INCLUDED). To assemble the booklet: Print, copy pages back-to-back, cut in half, and staple! The alphabet cut-and-glue activity can be glued in an interactive journal; or,
PreK - 1st
English Language Arts, Handwriting, Phonics & Phonological Awareness
These letter–of-the-week activities will help with your students’ letter identification; letter sounds and handwriting. This resource contains three activities: An alphabet booklet, a handwriting page, an alphabet letter cut-and-glue activity (to use with the uppercase letter provided), and a lowercase letter for a craft (NOT INCLUDED). To assemble the booklet: Print, copy pages back-to-back, cut in half, and staple! The alphabet cut-and-glue activity can be glued in an interactive journal; or,
PreK - 1st
English Language Arts, Handwriting, Phonics & Phonological Awareness
These letter–of-the-week activities will help with your students’ letter identification; letter sounds and handwriting. This resource contains three activities: An alphabet booklet, a handwriting page, an alphabet letter cut-and-glue activity (to use with the uppercase letter provided), and a lowercase letter for a craft (NOT INCLUDED). To assemble the booklet: Print, copy pages back-to-back, cut in half, and staple! The alphabet cut-and-glue activity can be glued in an interactive journal; or,
PreK - 1st
English Language Arts, Handwriting, Phonics & Phonological Awareness
Hi! We are Mr. and Mrs. Pankau, a teacher team based in the midwest. We provide fun, engaging activities and other resources for teachers, parents and children.
Teaching style
I teach kindergarten! I work with bright young minds who are constantly growing and changing each day. I love using the spontaneous opportunities that come our way as teachable moments.
My own education history
I have a Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education and a Masters degree in Special Education!
Additional biographical information
I love bringing music into my classroom! I play the ukulele and I enjoy sharing my love of with my students everyday!
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