If there's one teaching "tool" that I can't pass up at Bullseyes's Playground every season, it's the light up batons! I've been collecting them since 2018 and have certainly become a small group must have for my kiddos and here's why... They bring that extra layer of engagement and movement to the teacher table. They make phonics fluency and warm-ups feel like a GAME. They're so adaptable, you can truly "smash" anything... picture cards, mats, index cards, flash cards and I'm sure so much more. They help offer variety to our normal routine of magnetic letters or matching cards. ... Read More about Small Group Tool: Batons
Cozy Counting Craft
Hey Teacher, Are you FIRED up for Winter break? Are you and your students COUNTING down the days until some much needed R&R? Thought SO! So, I've got you a FREE counting craftivity that's sure to SPARK some joy for counting down the days leading up to Winter break! It's simple to prep and fun to assemble a cozy counted out fire using your scrap paper! Simply print out the DIY pieces and have your kiddos layer their craft or pick the easy cuts! Either way, let the counting and crafting fun begin! ... Read More about Cozy Counting Craft
Snap Cube Paths
I don't know about you... but, no-prep and hands-on activities are a must-have for this busy teacher! I needed an activity that would offer my students an engaging task but also offer problem-solving opportunities that look very similar to coding. Christmas Kit is Show Since I'm a HUGE fan of looping resources, I wanted this activity to be one that I could continue providing throughout the year in a math center or anytime tub to help build up independence, ongoing fine motor practice, directional practice and of course counting routines. I've taught this lesson with both kindergarten & first grade classes. We started out with an interactive anchor chart using pre-printed post-it's. Because I have many classes this year, I used a laminated poster-board to create my anchor path chart and just quickly sharpied on 6 rows and 6 columns that would fit a ... Read More about Snap Cube Paths
Oscar, The Hallowiener
Crispy air, PUMPKINS, and changing colors only mean one thing... It's time for my favorite read aloud, The Hallowiener by Dav Pilkey! Year after year, I read this picture book to my students and fall in love with the message and, main character, Oscar all over again. This year, I wanted to make sure that The Hallowiener is more than just a read aloud but a week long learning party with Oscar being the STAR. To see more about this read aloud kit - you can click the blue button below, but keep reading for your freebie! Not only does Hallowiener promote kindness, but Oscar is an awesome character to analyze with your students and one that they can easily see change from beginning to end. My kiddos have always been a fan of describing Oscar's outward appearance and rocking a character hat full of Oscar's traits will surly excite them. And since Oscar in his hotdog ... Read More about Oscar, The Hallowiener
Decompose with Bowling
Hands-on decomposing was ALL the rage last year in my kindergarten classroom thanks to these AMAZING mummy bowling pins from Target's Halloween section for $10. I paired them with this easy to use matching FREEBIE. My kinder's had already learned how to subtract/decompose numbers, so I was able to offer this activity as a center rotation ALL month, by request, for one of our weekly math games. There are 2 FREE recording options to offer differentiation for your learners. To prepare, I just printed 5 double sided recording sheets & placed them in a sleeve and put the pins & bowling balls into a large Dollar Tree bucket. My kiddos LOVED the extra hands-on and kinesthetic approach to subtracting numbers. So this October instead of cut & pasting math sheets, let your kiddos get hands-on and decompose, mummy style! I picked up my mummy bowling pins ... Read More about Decompose with Bowling
Brick DIY Table
Brick wall, brick table... brick anything and I'm there for it! I love offering my students varied places to work in our learning space and this DIY brick table definitely supports that flex vision. Not to mention, it was easy as pie to make! I got this great idea from Pinterest via The Handy Man's Daughter, but I had trouble getting the Trofast drawer slides at my local Ikea and did not feel comfortable using a saw to cut long metal rails like she suggested, so I problem solved and hit up Lowes. I was able to find something for the rails that worked and ended up being cheaper than an 84 inch metal rail! Supplies Needed:*NOT affiliate links- just what I actually used* Lack side table from Ikea (in store for $8) Trofast Bin from Ikea ($3) 2 Rubbermaid Fast-track Shelving Uprights (13.75 in) ($4.50) Heavy Duty Velcro Strips (Varies) Clear ... Read More about Brick DIY Table
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