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Celebrate winter holidays, or a unit about the gingerbread man, while reinforcing shape identification and counting! This low-prep math craftivity uses art supplies found in most classrooms: construction paper, crayons or markers, scissors, and glue sticks. Simply print out the shape page, and you're good to go! I've included a page with images to assist students who may not have background knowledge about gingerbread houses. I ask students to brainstorm shapes they see in the images, then elic

These open-ended STEM projects address science standards K-2-ETS1-1 and K-2-ETS1-2, Engineering Design. They are great extensions to children's Halloween books, and can also stand alone. I love connecting literature to STEM! For the first project, you will read the book Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson. Challenge students to design a broom that protects the witch from the wind. Students will use various craft and classroom materials as they follow the steps of the project. This can also be

Add an element of fun to learning sight words with the colors of the rainbow! Here are the first 150 of Fry's sight words in lists of 25. Includes color and black-and-white versions of all lists. Each list also has a grid for cutting and sorting, and there's a worksheet for sorting the sight words by number of letters. A larger-font list allows students to make flashcards and practice tracing each sight word. Print out the blank certificates of completion for each list to add your students' name

For this print-and-play activity, you'll need two dice per student (or group of students), plus crayons, markers, or colored pencils. Each student will roll two dice, count the dots (or subitize), find the number on their paper, and color in that part of the picture. Play continues until all numbers have been rolled and colored in. If students roll a number they have already rolled, you can have them color in one of the Christmas Tree ornaments.

Teach or reinforce the "sh" sound with this fun phonics sorting game. Game boards included in both color and black and white. Before you start, choose which version you'll play. Laminate (or put in page protectors) one shark/trash game board for each student. 2 versions sh and not sh (beginning sound)beginning sh and ending shVarious ways to play Playdough Smash (whole group or small group): Give each student a game board and a can or handful of playdough. Before the game starts, have them make

Fun home learning project! Utilize these ABC book templates for numerous activities! Project Based LearningLetter of the Week Alphabet reviewClass booksTheme researchDictionary skillsOlder students authoring books for younger studentsUse drawings, magazine cut-outs, or stickers to depict the alphabet. The primary grade template (Pre-K through grade 2) features dotted lines for writing the chosen word, and ample space for a corresponding picture. The upper grade template (grade 3 through 12) pr

This meaningful, easy and inexpensive student-made project will give families and students a fun way to connect throughout the year! Some families make a tradition of opening their memory holder on Valentine's Day and reminiscing after a year of filling it with memories. The holder can be as simple as you desire; even a paper bag can work in a pinch. Materials needed for this project: One container per student (jar, can, box, or paper bag)Cardstock or paper to print memory cards (2 pgs per stude

This New Year's STEM project is a great extension to children's books, and can also stand alone. I love connecting literature to STEM! Students gain skills by working on an authentic, real-world challenge for an extended period of time. We start with a class discussion and create a chart of how my students celebrate New Year's. Then I read a book about a New Year's party or celebration, such as: P. Bear's New Year's Party: A Counting Book by Paul Owen Lewis New Year's Day (Celebrations in My Wor

Add an element of fun to learning sight words with ice cream flavors! Here are the second 150 (#151-300) of Fry's sight words in lists of 25. Includes color and black-and-white versions of all lists. Each list also has a grid for cutting and sorting, and there's a worksheet for sorting the sight words by number of letters. A larger-font list allows students to make flashcards and practice tracing each sight word. The certificates of completion for each list are fillable! These lists allow for di

Add an element of fun to learning sight words with citrus fruit! Here are Fry's sight words #301-400, in lists of 25. Includes color and black-and-white versions of all lists. Each list also has a grid for cutting and sorting, and there's a worksheet for sorting the sight words by number of letters. A larger-font list allows students to make flashcards and practice tracing each sight word. The certificates of completion for each list are fillable. These lists allow for differentiation, as each c