Let's highlight all the things.... well all the sight words at least! Kids love highlighters and well.... highlighters love sight words (at least that is what I told my kiddos!). Highlighters are perfect for well..... highlighting.... any sight words that you may be introducing or practicing. Learning sight words in the context of a book or poem is an authentic way to bring ... Read More about Learning Sight Words with Highlighters
3 Winter Writing Activities for Kindergarten and First Grade
Winter is here and if you can't beat it....write about it! Or have your kindergarten or first graders write about it! Here are three winter writing activities to take advantage of all those frosty days. Label it! Winter Labeling a picture is a great writing activity for the wide range of writers we all have in our classrooms. The range can be especially evident this time of year ... Read More about 3 Winter Writing Activities for Kindergarten and First Grade
Free Christmas Sight Word Reader
Keep reading and working on sight words this holiday season! This free Christmas sight word booklet is easy to assemble and a fun seasonal addition to your literacy programming. We all know things can get a little crazy this time of year... The excitement of the kiddos and the stress of the teacher (yes...that would be you) can leave your classroom feeling a little off kilter that last ... Read More about Free Christmas Sight Word Reader
Easy Christmas Tree Shape Craft
Christmas is time for crafts in the classroom! This christmas tree craft is super easy to prep and BONUS... a review of 2D shapes and counting! For this craft I used: green paper for the tree brown cardstock paper for the trunk yellow paper for the star pink, orange & blue (or any variety of color) paper for the ornaments All of these can be run through the photocopier ... Read More about Easy Christmas Tree Shape Craft
Shape Turkey Craft
What's Thanksgiving without a turkey craft?! This adorable cut and paste turkey is easy to make and a great way to review 2D shapes. I've always been a fan of doing crafts in the classroom. They are great for: fine motor development with cutting and pasting practice following directions creativity and.... just as important...the kids love them! I had a class a few years ... Read More about Shape Turkey Craft
