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Expectations of NGSS K-LS1-1 From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes: K-LS1-1. Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive. [Clarification Statement: Examples of patterns could include that animals need to take in food but plants do not; the different kinds of food needed by different types of animals; the requirement of plants to have light; and, that all living things need water.] This resource introduces foundational life s

Teach the alphabet using real world examples your learners already recognize! This A to Z Environmental Print Flashcards set features familiar brand logos along with a few digraphs to support early literacy and letter recognition. These visual connections help children link letters to meaningful, everyday print, building confidence and excitement as they learn their ABCs. How We Use It in Our Homeschool:We laminated and cut out each letter to create durable flashcards. Each week, we focus on on

Are you looking for fun and engaging kindergarten science activities that cover the standards? I created this bundle after realizing our kindergarten homeschool curriculum didn’t fully address them. These worksheets are designed with young learners in mind, perfect for kids who love to color, draw, circle, match, and trace. To support early readers, I’ve also included a set of emergent readers that bring the concepts to life. What’s Inside: Coloring, drawing, circling, and matching activities

Expectations of NGSS K-ESS2-2 Earth's Systems: K-ESS2-2. Construct an argument supported by evidence for how plants and animals (including humans) can change the environment to meet their needs.[Clarification Statement: Examples of plants and animals changing their environment could include a squirrel digs in the ground to hide its food and tree roots can break concrete.] Explore how living things interact with and adapt to their environments with these hands on kindergarten science pages! This

What’s Inside:Preschool Circle Time PrintablesPrekindergarten Circle Time PrintablesBeginning Sounds & Letter Recognition WorksheetsEditable Morning Work for Prekindergarten, Kindergarten & 1st GradeA to Z Environmental Print Flashcards + PostersTo make learning even more interactive, I also created companion YouTube videos that go along with each letter and its sound learning! These videos can be used alongside the worksheets to provide extra repetition, visual learning, and auditory support f

I created these Beginning Sounds & Letter Recognition worksheets for our preschooler as a simple, engaging way to review alphabet letters and letter sounds while building early phonics confidence in a developmentally appropriate way. As we worked through learning letters and sounds together, I wanted activities that focused on: introducing one letter and sound at a time, practicing beginning sounds with familiar pictures, helping with sound discrimination, and reviewing previously learned lett

Expectations of NGSS K-2-ETS1-1 Engineering Design: K-2-ETS1-1. Ask questions, make observations, and gather information about a situation people want to change to define a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool.Expectations of NGSS K-2-ETS1-2 Engineering Design: K-2-ETS1-2. Develop a simple sketch, drawing, or physical model to illustrate how the shape of an object helps it function as needed to solve a given problem.Expectations of NGSS K

Letter of the Week Preschool Prekindergarten Printable | Toddler & Preschool & Prekindergarten LearningWe've been doing Letter of the Week activities in our homeschool for years, and we decided to turn our favorite activities into a printable for other families to enjoy! During our second year of preschool we focused on: One letterOne numberOne colorOne shapeTwo body partsBecause there are a limited number of colors and shapes, those repeat throughout the program so children naturally build fam

Letter of the Week Preschool Prekindergarten Printable | Toddler & Preschool & Prekindergarten LearningWe've been doing Letter of the Week activities in our homeschool for years, and we decided to turn our favorite activities into a printable for other families to enjoy! During our prekindergarten year we focused on: One letterOne numberOne colorOne shapeOne word familyBecause there are a limited number of colors and shapes, those repeat throughout the program so children naturally build famili

How to Assemble:Laminate each page and cut out the Nursery Rhyme Icons (last 11 pages).Match the icons to their corresponding Nursery Rhyme pages and attach with Velcro dots.Hole punch all 40 Nursery Rhyme pages and insert them into a 3 ring binder.Sort the pages in alphabetical order for easy access and organization.How We Use This in Our Homeschool:Each week, I choose a nursery rhyme and let my 1 year old and 4 year old match the icons as we sing together. It’s a fun, hands on way to practice

This can be used to cover colors, counting / naming body parts, and the five senses. We paired this activity with Mr. Potato Head Retro for hands-on learning. IDEAS: **One can include these pages inside a morning binder or morning menu. **One can insert inside sheet protectors for reusability with whiteboard markers.

Expectations of NGSS K-ESS3-3 Earth and Human Activity: K-ESS3-3. Communicate solutions that will reduce the impact of humans on the land, water, air, and/or other living things in the local environment. [Clarification Statement: Examples of human impact on the land could include cutting trees to produce paper and using resources to produce bottles. Examples of solutions could include reusing paper and recycling cans and bottles.] Teach young learners about caring for the environment with these

Morning Work Worksheets: Preschool, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade LevelsStart your mornings with purpose and fun! These Morning Work Worksheets are designed to give your students a consistent, engaging routine that builds essential early learning skills. From letters and numbers to reading comprehension and math facts. This bundle includes 3 differentiated levels, making it easy to meet your learners right where they are and help them grow at their own pace! What’s Included:Level 1: Preschool

As a homeschooling mom, I know how hard it can be to find simple, meaningful science resources that actually fit the way young learners grow. Many kindergartners and first graders learn best through hands on play, but some are also ready to explore science through reading and comprehension. This resource was created for those moments when you want to connect reading and science in a gentle, structured way, through short, engaging passages written for emergent readers. Each page helps children

Start each homeschool day with structure and fun using this Editable Morning Menu! Designed for daily review and morning work, these pages help young learners build consistent routines while practicing key early learning skills. How to Use: Slip the pages into menu covers, page protectors, or shop ticket holders to reuse them each weekday with dry erase markers. This makes it easy to rotate activities, keep pages clean, and save on printing, perfect for a smooth morning start! How We Use This

**No physical product will be shipped. **This is an instant download file. Students can build their math, science, and literacy skills by sorting items by land, air, and water. HOW WE USE these in our Homeschooling: We printed this mat and laminated it, then used items we had around the house. When teaching TRANSPORTATION we sorted all the cars/vehicles we owned, and when teaching ENVIRONMENT we sorted all the animals we owned. ---PAGES INCLUDED--- + Land Air Water Mat You will receive one high-

Make daily routines simple and consistent with these Morning and Night Routine Charts! They’re perfect for helping little ones build independence, responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment. How to Use:You can slip these charts into menu covers, page protectors, or shop ticket holders, or laminate them for long term use. Just pair them with dry erase markers so your child can check off each task daily! How We Use These in Our Homeschool:We started by placing our Morning Routine and Night R

Expectations of NGSS K-ESS2-1 Earth's Systems: K-ESS2-1. Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time. [Clarification Statement: Examples of qualitative observations could include descriptions of the weather (such as sunny, cloudy, rainy, and warm); examples of quantitative observations could include numbers of sunny, windy, and rainy days in a month. Examples of patterns could include that it is usually cooler in the morning than in the afternoon and the

Start each homeschool day with structure and fun using this Editable Morning Menu! Designed for daily review and morning work, these pages help young learners build consistent routines while practicing key early learning skills. How to Use:Slip the pages into menu covers, page protectors, or shop ticket holders to reuse them each weekday with dry erase markers. This makes it easy to rotate activities, keep pages clean, and save on printing, perfect for a smooth morning start! How We Use This i

After years of hands on learning with my own children, I’ve gathered and refined our favorite play based activities into this easy to use, printable resource! These activity lists are designed to make learning fun, interactive, and engaging for toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergartners. Each category includes 50 hands on activities, organized into easy to read pages with 10 activities per page, perfect for busy parents, homeschoolers, and early childhood educators. These activities have