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Did you know hundreds chart mystery pictures are a great way to practice number sense? These print-and-go 100s chart mystery pictures are perfect for centers, morning work, or early finishers. This activity is a great way to provide students with extra number practice as they fill a 100s chart to create a fun image. Hundreds charts should not be the only tool students are using to explore numbers, but it is an important one. If you think about the other common ways we ask students to work with

The Three Snow Bears is a fantastic book to use during your Jan Brett author study, to compare with other versions of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, or just for a fun winter read aloud when teaching about polar bears! This book companion is packed with literacy, math, and science activities for your students to complete this December or January. Check out the preview to peek at some of the activities included!This Read Aloud Ready book companion is designed to enhance your lesson plans throug

Kindergarten Morning Work is the key to a calm, consistent start to your school day. This year-long spiral review bundle is designed to foster independence and grows with your students, taking them from tracing lines to reading sentences and solving math problems over 36 weeks. Kindergarten morning work is different from other grades because students start the year needing significant support. This resource solves that problem by using a consistent daily layout while slowly increasing the diffic

Bring wintertime fun to your classroom with this engaging companion to The Hat by Jan Brett! Perfect for kindergarten and first-grade classrooms, this comprehensive resource combines literacy, math, and science to help your students connect with the story while practicing essential skills. Check out the preview to peek at some of the activities included!This Read Aloud Ready book companion is designed to enhance your lesson plans through an engaging read-aloud using the book The Hat by Jan Br

Make daily math practice consistent and stress-free with this Kindergarten Morning Work Bundle. Designed as a daily math journal, these half-page booklets provide a simple, predictable routine that helps students spiral through key math skills all year long. Why Teachers Love These Math Journals: Finding time for spiral review can be tough when your math block is short. These journals are the perfect solution because they are quick, effective, and build student independence. Each page takes jus

Bring Jan Brett’s Gingerbread Baby to life in your classroom with this fun and engaging resource! Perfect for kindergarten and first-grade students, it’s packed with activities that build comprehension, strengthen literacy and math skills, and explore the world of gingerbread. This resource is also a great way to compare and contrast Gingerbread Baby with other versions of The Gingerbread Man, making it perfect for holiday-themed lessons or a fairy tale unit! Check out the preview to peek at

This first grade math journal bundle can help get your students engaged and excited about math  every day! These  thematic, daily math review pages can be used throughout the year as a spiraled review. When should I use the math journals?I highly recommend using a first grade math journal as a warm up when you are transitioning into math. However, you can also use them as a center, during guided math, or as independent work. My math block is short. Do I really have time to implement these?Each p

Create a hands-on experience using technology in your kindergarten shapes centers with these pattern block mats! This is a great activity for classrooms with limited supplies, one-to-one devices, or even a blended learning classroom. Students will love working independently to build each animal with their blocks. The blocks are provided in the rotation needed, so students will not need to manipulate the shapes themselves. What is Mastering Math?Mastering Math is a series of  engaging print and

Bring the winter magic of The Snow Thief by Alice Hemming to life in your classroom! This book companion is perfect for kindergarten or first grade and will enhance your winter read-aloud sessions with engaging activities that deepen comprehension and spark curiosity. With standards-aligned lessons for literacy, math, science, and more, this resource makes it easy to explore the charming Squirrel and Bird story while building essential skills. Whether you’re diving into character traits, uncover

Welcome spring with more Squirrel and Bird antics through The Flower Thief! by Alice Hemming. Perfectly designed for first graders, this comprehensive resource combines reading comprehension, language arts, science, and math activities, all centered around the fun and educational themes of the story. This book was previously released by the author under the titles Don't Touch That Flower! and That's MY Flower!. The book was rereleased with the title The Flower Thief! in March 2025.Check out the

Your winter read alouds aren’t complete without stories from Jan Brett. The Gingerbread Baby, The Hat, The Mitten, and The Three Snow Bears are perfect for December or January. This bundle is full of resources that can be used before, during, or after you read each book! This bundle includes four Read Aloud Ready book companions.Read Aloud Ready book companions are designed to enhance your lesson plans through an engaging read-aloud using a specific book as the starting point. Each book compa

Transform your kindergarten morning routine with our comprehensive spiral review worksheets for September and October! Designed to foster independent learning, each daily Bright Minds kindergarten morning work activity sheet covers essential writing, math, and language arts skills. From letter formation to basic addition and beginning sounds, every worksheet provides a structured yet flexible approach to learning. Key Features:Writing: Practice printing letters A to Z, words, and completing si

Math journals can help get your students engaged and excited about math every day! Your students will love this thematic, daily kindergarten math journal for April. When should I use the math journals?I highly recommend using these math journals as a warm up when you are transitioning into math. However, you can also use them as a center, during guided math, or as independent work. My math block is short. Do I really have time to implement these?Each page should take your students less than

Are you tired of spending countless hours looking for the perfect read aloud and planning standards-based activities to go along with it? My Read Aloud Ready Library is your solution! This growing collection of carefully crafted book companions covers a variety of themes and skills, making it perfect for kindergarten and first-grade classrooms. Invest in a Growing Library: This bundle is a continuously expanding resource. Soon, you'll have access to even more fantastic companions, all at a dis

Bring wintertime fun to your classroom with this engaging companion to The Mitten by Jan Brett! Perfect for kindergarten and first-grade classrooms, this comprehensive resource combines literacy, math, and science to help your students connect with the story while practicing essential skills. Check out the preview to peek at some of the activities included!This Read Aloud Ready book companion is designed to enhance your lesson plans through an engaging read-aloud using the book The Mitten by

Math journals can help get your students engaged and excited about math every day! Your students will love this thematic, daily kindergarten math journal for February. When should I use the math journals?I highly recommend using these math journals as a warm up when you are transitioning into math. However, you can also use them as a center, during guided math, or as independent work. My math block is short. Do I really have time to implement these?Each page should take your students less t

Looking for a fresh fall book companion with skill-based activities this Thanksgiving? The A Turkey for Thanksgiving book companion is packed with literacy, math, and science activities for your students to complete this fall. Check out the preview to take a peek at some of the activities included!This Read Aloud Ready book companion is designed to enhance your lesson plans through an engaging read-aloud using the book A Turkey for Thanksgiving by Eve Bunting as the starting point. Your down

Math journals can help get your students engaged and excited about math every day! Your students will love this thematic, daily kindergarten math journal for March. When should I use the math journals?I highly recommend using these math journals as a warm up when you are transitioning into math. However, you can also use them as a center, during guided math, or as independent work. My math block is short. Do I really have time to implement these?Each page should take your students less than

Are you looking for some new fall kindergarten math centers or literacy centers for September? These learning activities can provide your students with focused skill practice without them even realizing it because they are so engaged with the center! To promote independence in your learning stations, consider using centers that focus on skills your students have already been introduced to. How many centers are included in this resource?All of my monthly centers come with 10 math centers and 10 l

Math journals can help get your students engaged and excited about math every day! Your students will love this thematic, daily kindergarten math journal for September. When should I use the math journals?I highly recommend using these math journals as a warm up when you are transitioning into math. However, you can also use them as a center, during guided math, or as independent work. My math block is short. Do I really have time to implement these?Each page should take your students less