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In this resource there are a lot of activities that can be done that correlate with the story Goldilocks and the Three Bears. In the Clothing Study for Creative Curriculum this can be used with the first investigation of the study. Included is explanations for different activities that can be made.

Jumping Beans a fun and interactive way to practice letters and numbers with little learners. In my classroom we use this while we are working with Creative Curriculum as a small group. Once students have become comfortable with the game they are able to play it in their choice time. This game is great because it can be differentiated based on the needs of the class. Students all sit in a circle and the beans are placed in a cup, bowl, container, etc. Students take a card and share what they ha

Preschool Insect Activities | Centers, Small Group & Whole Group Ideas Bring the world of insects to life in your preschool classroom with this engaging, hands-on resource pack! Perfect for small group instruction, whole group lessons, or independent center time, these activities are designed to build early math, literacy, and fine motor skills—all through a fun insect theme that is low prep and easy to use. There is description cards throughout the pack with multiple ideas on how to use a reso

Sorting by Size is based on the Clothing Study from the Creative Curriculum. In this set students are able to practice recognizing the different sizes of objects using the vocabulary small, medium, and large. All activities can be used for a small group, choice time, or individual group activity. The play dough mats are great to prep and then put in a sub bin as something extra for a "just in case day"! Included: Clothing sort based on small, medium, large three open ended size pages sized sha

Tree study is such a fun unit of study in the classroom. When I start a new study from Creative Curriculum, changing the whole classroom to match the study helps students to get excited and involved in the lessons. These activities are great for small group, whole group, morning work, or center time activities. These are so low prep and quick they make for great morning work as the students enter and get settled into the day. Each activity has a description to provide some lesson and use ideas.

Tree study is such a fun unit of study in the classroom. When I start a new study from Creative Curriculum, changing the whole classroom to match the study helps students to get excited and involved in the lessons. These activities are great for small group, whole group, morning work, or center time activities. These are so low prep and quick they make for great morning work as the students enter and get settled into the day. Each activity has a description to provide some lesson and use ideas.

Emotion check ins are a crucial part of the classroom, especially for the early learners who are still trying to figure out what emotions are. I created two different charts to use in the classroom. One chart shows pictures so students are able to use the pictures to determine how they are feeling, and the other chart is a color chart and students are able to pick how they are feeling using the colors. I recommend laminating so they can be used over and over again. Included:-2 different charts

Thanksgiving Pattern Blocks is a quick and easy morning work activity that can be printed, laminated and used year after year. Pattern blocks are great for students because they have to problem solve how to fit all the blocks in the correct space. It is also a great fine motor activity because students have to show control while completing the picture. Check out other great resources! Thanksgiving PlayDough MatsThanksgiving Small Group

Working on emotions are a crucial part of school for all age learners. Playdough mats are a great way to increase fine motor skills, talking points for lessons, and independent activities that can be used over and over again. Playdough mats can be used in small group settings or choice time activities for students. This is a great back to school activity to do with students because emotions are high as students start a new school year. Print the pages you want for your classroom and then lamina

Earth Day Pattern Blocks is a quick and easy morning work activity that can be printed, laminated and used year after year. Pattern blocks are great for students because they have to problem solve how to fit all the blocks in the correct space. It is also a great fine motor activity because students have to show control while completing the picture. Check out other great resources! Jumping Beans ShapesFruit PlayDough matsCoconut Tree Activities

Pattern Blocks Bundle is a quick and easy morning work activity that can be printed, laminated and used year after year. Pattern blocks are great for students because they have to problem solve how to fit all the blocks in the correct space. It is also a great fine motor activity because students have to show control while completing the picture. Great for Holidays, beginning of the year, end of the year, or activities on those half days when you need a quiet activity during a crazy day. *This

Halloween Pattern Blocks is a quick and easy morning work activity that can be printed, laminated and used year after year. Pattern blocks are great for students because they have to problem solve how to fit all the blocks in the correct space. It is also a great fine motor activity because students have to show control while completing the picture. Check out other great products! Thanksgiving Pattern BlocksHalloween Playdough Mats

Playdough mats are a great way to increase fine motor skills, talking points for lessons, and independent activities that can be used over and over again. Playdough mats can be used in small group settings or choice time activities for students. In my classroom I use this in conjunction with the Tree Study and we talk about fruits that do and do not grow on trees. I print and laminate the cards and they can be used year after year. Check out some other great playdough mats: Shape Playdough Mats

Easter Pattern Blocks is a quick and easy morning work activity that can be printed, laminated and used year after year. Pattern blocks are great for students because they have to problem solve how to fit all the blocks in the correct space. It is also a great fine motor activity because students have to show control while completing the picture. Check out other low prep activities! Jumping Beans ShapesFruit PlayDough MatsFine Motor Activities

Build Addition Fluency with Doubles Facts Bump Fun! Make mastering doubles facts engaging and effective with this interactive math game! Students can practice with numbers 1–6 or numbers 1–12, making it easy to differentiate for various levels. Perfect for small group instruction, math centers, or early finisher activities, this resource keeps learning fun and flexible. Includes seasonal holiday themes— Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas—to keep students excited and motivated all yea

Finding the perfect calendar set to match a theme should not a time consuming process or cost a lot of money. The best part about finding a calendar on TPT is the ability to only print or use what you need and you can find a matching set. Keep an eye out for Ice Cream Themed classroom decor. I printed this on card stock and laminated all the pieces and it can be used year after year. The calendar numbers are meant for a 3"x3" square. What is included: Days of the weekThe yearYesterday wasToday i

Arctic Animals Activities has multiple different activities that can be used throughout the classroom. I did a small arctic animals theme to change up the classroom while we were in the clothing study. I wanted a few activities to go along with the theme. The activities I made are listed below! Enjoy! Included: Arctic animal measuring Snowflake patterns Penguin shape matching Snowflake shape memory game

Christmas Pattern Blocks is a quick and easy morning work activity that can be printed, laminated and used year after year. Pattern blocks are great for students because they have to problem solve how to fit all the blocks in the correct space. It is also a great fine motor activity because students have to show control while completing the picture. Low prep activities that use very little supplies for students to stay actively engaged are linked below! Jumping BeansChristmas Tree Play Dough Ma

Gingerbread Man Activities are great for small group, whole group, and choice time activities. All activities included have a lesson idea for how to use each item. Print and laminate and use year after year. This goes great with Creative Curriculum Gingerbread Man story. I place this out for that week. Some of the materials and activities can also then be used closer to the holidays. Activities included: -retell story cards -design a gingerbread man -button counting -alphabet cards -alphabet t

The Question of the Day gets students learning and sharing with friends as soon as they walk in the door. A simple addition to any routine and students are quickly learning all about their friends in the classroom. Great for arrival time, morning meeting, circle time, or a transition activity. Display the question on the projector or interactive whiteboard for students to answer the question. Basic language allows students to answer simple yes or no questions and become familiar with the classro