I love going into stores during their back-to-school sales! I especially love perusing the aisles of Walmart and our local dollar stores. There's always super cheap items that can be used or changed into activities for our little kiddos. Just last week I found these pocket … [Read more...]
D.I.Y. Tactile Letters
It's somewhat of a mixed blessing living in a small town. I love where I live, but outside of Walmart and Meijer, there really isn't much terms of shopping. It's always a treat, though, when I get to travel to a "big city" about an hour from my home and visit the Michael's … [Read more...]
Acorn Matching Activities
Last week Kyle created these cute little acorns and I just couldn't resist getting started on making a few fall-themed activities. We created 3 sets using the acorns- one for rhyming, one for beginning sounds and the other for vocabulary. When you download the rhyme activity … [Read more...]
Fun Little Alphabet Games
Kyle created this cute little ladybug for another activity and I thought he would be ideal for a fun little springtime and summer themed alphabet activity. When you download the ABC Ladybug game you'll receive 4 free ladybug game boards and letter circles. To play the game, … [Read more...]
Alphabetic Principle Activity Pack and Intervention Kit
Thanks for stopping by and checking out the activities contained within the Make, Take & Teach Alphabetic Principle Activity Pack and Intervention Kit. The activities contained in the pack and kit are ideal for your small group intervention and are aligned with the DIBELS … [Read more...]
Robin’s Nest Activities
I know the calendar says "spring", but we still have 3 inches of snow up here in northern Michigan. To get into the "spring" spirit I thought I'd dig through my files and pull out all the fun bird, frog and bug activities. The Robin's Nest activity is one of my spring time … [Read more...]
Easter Egg Matching Activities
I just can't believe Easter is just around the corner! Seeing all those wonderful Easter and spring themed ideas all over Pinterest is really getting me in the mood for spring. I received so much positive feedback from the candy corn activity that we posted around halloween … [Read more...]
Fun Springtime Activity for Beginning Sounds and Word Families
I know spring is a little ways away and we haven't yet even celebrated St. Patrick's Day, but Kyle (fabulous artist) just finished these adorable caterpillars and I couldn't help but post these a little early. They are so, so cute and would be a perfect activity to go along … [Read more...]
It’s a Snowball Fight!
I know, I know, snowball fights are not allowed at recess, but maybe your students will love having a good old-fashioned snowball fight during literacy centers or small group instruction. Students simply take turns choosing a snowball and naming the letter or reading the … [Read more...]