Now that Valentines Day is over, my class is moving on to Community Helpers & Transportation. I made this Roll ‘n’ Write game to hopefully spark an interest in writing practice, and it was a huge hit. Everybody wanted a turn with it the first day it was out. There’s something about games involving dice […]
Blog
Valentine Picture Word Cards
This printable set of picture word cards includes 11 Valentine related words: heart, candy box, chocolate, rose, hug, kiss, doily, card, envelopes, mailbox, mail carrier. There are more sets for other themes and holidays on the Picture Word Cards page. Check out my Valentine activities as well. How to use the word cards: Here are some ways you […]
“The Mitten” Printable Book
This printable book will introduce children to the animals in the story, The Mitten, by Jan Brett, and includes real photos of the animals. It will also introduce children to the rich vocabulary in the book. With my prekinders, as we go through each page, we discuss the meaning of the words. You can download […]
Fruit Loops Graph
The printable fruit loop graph can be used any time of year, or use it with the gingerbread house for a fun December activity! This is fun to use during a Gingerbread unit. Prepare the Graphing Activity: Print the Fruit Loop Graph and the Gingerbread House Mat. Give children a cupful or ziplock bag of […]
Gingerbread Play Dough Mats
Here is a new set of math play dough mats for Christmas and Gingerbread themes. The top of each mat says “Decorate the gingerbread house with [#] candies.” Children will identify the numeral, and count out that amount of candy pieces to put on the house. Children can create the candy by rolling pieces of […]
Christmas Picture Word Cards
This set of printable Christmas word cards includes 17 Christmas related words with pictures: tree, ornament, Santa, elf, candy cane, wreath, gingerbread, bow, gift, stocking, candle, bell, holly, sleigh, reindeer, angel, snowman. Find more Christmas activities here. There are more word card sets available for many themes and holidays. How to use the cards in […]