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This fast-paced, engaging game helps students build multiplication fluency through teamwork, repetition, and friendly competition. It can be used in two different ways depending on your classroom needs: whole-class competition or math rotations with self-improvement focus. Place students into small groups.Give each student a multiplication facts sheet.Sheets are organized by fact families:0–1s2–3s4–5s6–7s8–9s10s, 11s, and 12sSet a timer for 5 minutes.When the timer starts:Students solve one pr

Help students reflect, reset, and refocus with this easy-to-use 5-4-3-2-1 Weekly Reflection Activity! Perfect for Friday wrap-ups, morning meetings, or SEL time, this activity encourages students to think about their week in a positive and meaningful way. Students will: Write 5 things that made them smile Share 4 words to describe their week List 3 things they plan to do this weekend Reflect on 2 things they learned Set 1 goal for the upcoming week This low-prep reflection builds self-awar

Make practicing multiplication holly-jolly fun with this engaging Santa in a Bag classroom math game! Perfect for December math centers, small groups, or a whole-class holiday activity, this game brings festive excitement to multiplication practice while keeping students motivated and engaged. What’s Included: “Santa in a Bag” label for your paper bag Printable multiplication fact cards Printable Santa cards Easy-to-follow teacher directions How to Play: Students stand in a circle and

Celebrate Thanksgiving and Friendsgiving in your classroom with this Editable Thanksgiving Friendship Snack Mix Activity—a hands-on SEL lesson that teaches students the qualities of being a kind and supportive friend. Each snack ingredient represents a different friendship trait, making the activity both meaningful and memorable! This resource includes: Editable parent letter Teacher directions page Ingredient meaning chart recording sheet Optional reflection and extension ideas Students b

Boost your students’ reading comprehension and visualization skills with this engaging, time-efficient activity! How it works:Set a timer for 6 minutes. During this time, students quickly doodle what they visualize and remember from the reading passage — one drawing per box. The goal isn’t to create detailed artwork, but to capture key ideas and images in simple sketches. Once the timer ends, students use a second sheet to write one sentence describing each of their doodles, helping them connect

Bring gratitude and joy into your classroom with this simple, low-prep Thankful Grab Bag Activity!Perfect for November, Morning Meeting, SEL time, Thanksgiving week, or anytime you want to build community and boost positive thinking. This resource features 24 kid-friendly gratitude prompts specifically designed for elementary students. Just print, cut, and place the cards in a grab bag, bowl, or basket. Students take turns choosing a card and sharing their thankful thoughts—no prep required! Wha

Pumpkin Doodle Dice Art Activity | Fall Drawing Game | Elementary Art CenterBring some creativity to your fall lessons with this fun and unique pumpkin doodle activity! Students will roll a die to decide which doodle pattern to draw in each section of their pumpkin—making every design one-of-a-kind! It’s an easy-prep, low-mess art activity that’s perfect for a fall center, sub plan, or early finisher project. What’s Included: Pumpkin outline (5 sections) Doodle pattern key (numbers 1–6) Teach

Make practicing multiplication spook-tacularly fun with this engaging Ghost in a Bag classroom game! Perfect for October math centers, small groups, or a whole-class Halloween activity. What’s Included: “Ghost in a Bag” label for your paper bag Printable multiplication fact cards Printable ghost cards Easy-to-follow teacher directions How to Play: Students stand in a circle and pass the “Ghost in a Bag” while music plays. When the music stops, the student holding the bag pulls out a

Bring a little October fun and kindness into your classroom with this Boo Buddy Activity. A secret kindness challenge that helps students build classroom community all week long! Each student is assigned a secret Boo Buddy and completes small acts of kindness throughout the week without revealing their identity. Students can write kind notes, make bookmarks, and color themed tags to surprise their Boo Buddy with thoughtful gestures. At the end of the week, they’ll reveal who they’ve been secre

Start the school year with a fun, interactive twist on the classic teacher introduction! Instead of going through a PowerPoint or reading a list of facts, students will guess and discuss to learn more about you—their new teacher! In the First Day Teacher Quiz, students work together in small groups to decide which answer they think best matches their teacher. Using sticky notes, they’ll vote on their choice and reveal their answers together. This playful quiz is full of laughter, teamwork, and

Start the school year with confidence and connection using this all-in-one Back to School Night and Open House Editable Pack. Perfect for elementary teachers, this resource includes everything you need to welcome families, share important classroom information, and build positive relationships from day one. What’s Included: Meet the Teacher form – Introduce yourself in a warm and professional way Sign-in sheet – Easily keep track of attending families Contact information form – Collect key fa

Kickstart your students’ journey to a growth mindset with this engaging 3-mission bootcamp! Designed to help young learners understand the difference between a fixed and growth mindset, this resource includes fun, interactive activities that teach students how to embrace challenges, learn from mistakes, and believe in the power of “yet.”Perfect for the first week of school or anytime you want to build resilience and positive thinking skills, this ready-to-use program includes: Three growth mi

Set the tone for a smooth school year with this editable Classroom Procedures & Expectations PowerPoint and student-friendly check-off sheet! Whether you're kicking off the first week of school or resetting routines mid-year, this resource makes teaching expectations interactive and intentional. What’s Included: Editable PowerPoint slides to introduce and customize your classroom procedures Student check-off sheet to track their confidence with each routine (Can Explain It vs. Need Practice)

Help your students master their multiplication facts from 0–12 with this all-in-one editable multiplication toolkit! Designed with both teachers and students in mind, this resource includes everything you need to build fluency, track progress, and celebrate success. Perfect for third grade and adaptable for other grades, this bundle takes the stress out of multiplication fact practice with timed tests, flashcards, student score tracking, and parent communication tools—all editable to meet

The "Waiting Room" Clip System – A Calm & Organized Way to Manage Student Help Requests!Do your students constantly raise their hands while you're teaching or helping someone else? The "Waiting Room" Clip System is the perfect classroom management tool to teach patience, encourage independence, and reduce interruptions — all while keeping your classroom running smoothly! How It Works: When a student needs help, they take a numbered clip and bring it back to their seat. While waiting, they co

End-of-Year Party Treat Tags – Full-Size & Mini Snack Labels!Make your end-of-the-year classroom celebration extra special with these fun and festive treat tags! This download includes full-size food tags perfect for buffet-style snack tables AND smaller tags designed to fit individually packaged treats – great for party favors or desk drops. What's Included: Cookie Tag (full size + small) Popcorn Tag (full size + small) Goldfish Tag (full size + small) Juice Box Tag (full size + smal

Wrap up the school year with laughs, memories, and fun using this “Who Knows the Teacher Best?” game! This interactive and editable PowerPoint is the perfect way to celebrate your classroom community while seeing which students have truly been paying attention all year long. This game is designed to be low-prep, high-fun, and totally customizable for your unique teacher personality. Your students will love guessing your favorite go-to sayings, classroom habits, and more! What’s Included: 15 e

Make planning your Valentine's Day class party stress-free with this editable set of printables! Perfect for teachers who want to keep communication clear and organized, this bundle includes everything you need to prepare for a fun and memorable celebration. What's Included:Parent Letter: A pre-written letter to inform parents about the party details and invite their participation.Class List: An editable class list template to help students and families plan for passing out valentines.Reminder S

Make Valentine’s Day meaningful and fun with this no-prep activity pack filled with creative, student-centered activities! Perfect for classrooms, these engaging tasks are designed to inspire reflection, self-expression, and a celebration of love and kindness. What’s Included:What Makes Up the Pieces of My Heart Activity: Students draw inside puzzle pieces to represent the people and things they love.Things I Love About My Life Craft (2 Pages): Students cut out hearts, write what they love on ea

Help your students master the concept of elapsed time with this comprehensive and engaging resource! This product includes everything you need to teach and reinforce the mountain, hill, and pebble strategy for calculating elapsed time in a way that’s easy to understand and apply. What’s Included:Elapsed Time Mat: A visual tool to teach and practice the mountain, hill, and pebble strategy for finding elapsed time. Perfect for whole-group lessons, small groups, or independent practice!Student Refe