Is it freezing where you live? We have such cold weather here, but no snow right now! Truthfully, I'd rather have snow if it's going to be so cold out! We do, however, have icicles. Icicles are so pretty! The icicles inspired me to do some activities with my kids, like create a model of an icicle. I also created these Count and Clip Icicle Cards that are great for working on fine motor skills, counting, and one-to-one correspondence (which means matching numerals to objects). Here's what … [Read more...]
Hallway Songs for Kids
When I was a teacher, it was always a bit difficult getting the kids to line up at the door and stay quiet in the hallways! I found that music and chants helped with calming the class down and preparing them for the hall. Today I'm sharing with you 10 songs you can use in your classroom. The free printable can be downloaded at the bottom of this post. In this set, there are songs that are sung to the tunes of nursery rhymes as well as rhythmic chants. Here are 3 of the songs in this … [Read more...]
Sight Word Reader for the Word “Away”
Today I'm sharing with you sight word readers for the word "away". I really love how these little booklets turned out!! Some of the sentences in this set are more complex, but others are easier for beginning readers. Hope you'll enjoy these free printables! In this download, there are these 3 booklets: The Animals Ran Away Trash The Race Each of these sight word readers focus on the word “away”. They also mostly use words that were learned in previous sight word readers. The … [Read more...]
Goodbye Songs for Preschoolers
What's the best way to end a preschool day? With a song, of course! I love writing songs for preschoolers. They love to sing and it's an awesome way to transition to different parts of the day. I've written other songs for the preschool day, but this is my first set of goodbye songs for preschoolers. Hope you enjoy these happy songs! I have 10 songs in this goodbye set. These are songs written to the tunes of nursery rhymes or simple rhythmic chants. Here are a few of the … [Read more...]
Gingerbread Man Alphabet Match Game
Do you remember the squirrel alphabet match game I created a few months ago? I've had many requests to make more activities like it, so today I'm sharing with you my gingerbread man alphabet matching game! This is a great activity for preschoolers and kindergarteners to be able to practice matching uppercase letters to lowercase letters. Plus this activity makes it more fun! This game is very simple to set up. Here's what you need: gingerbread alphabet matching game board (see … [Read more...]
Sight Word Reader for the Word “Here”
Hello there! HERE is another sight word reader set for the word HERE! Get it?! ;) 'Here' is one of those words we use and say a lot, so it's a great sight word to practice! (Especially since it looks so close to the word 'her'.) In this download, there are these 3 booklets: 3 Little Pigs I Am Here! Here is Winter Each of these sight word readers focus on the word “here”. They also mostly use words that were learned in previous sight word readers. The child can also use the … [Read more...]
Sight Word Reader for the Word “Go”
Hello and Happy Friday! Today I'm sharing with you sight word readers for the word "go". This sight word always makes me think of the book "Go, Dog, Go!" It's one of my boys' favorite books to read! Hope you enjoy today's free set of sight word readers! In this download, there are these 3 booklets: Around the Town Let's Go to the Circus Fast Transportation Each of these sight word readers focus on the word “go”. They also mostly use words that were learned in previous sight word … [Read more...]
Sight Word Readers for the Word “Big”
Happy Friday! I'm plugging my way through the Pre-Primer Dolch sight word list and I have 20 left until all of them are done. Hope you are enjoying these! In this download, there are these 3 booklets: Baby Animals The Big Ocean Construction Vehicles Each of these sight word readers focus on the word “big”. They also mostly use words that were learned in previous sight word readers. The child can also use the pictures to help them read the sentences. You may have to help them … [Read more...]
Sight Word Readers for the Word “Not”
Happy Friday! Today I'm back sharing a new set of sight word readers. This set focuses on the word "not". The booklets are fairly simple in this set and uses only a few words in each sentence. In this download, there are these 3 booklets: I Am Not Little Who Lives in the Ocean? A Pet For Me Each of these sight word readers focus on the word “not”. They also mostly use words that were learned in previous sight word readers. The child can also use the pictures to help them … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Placemats for Kids
I can't believe we'll be celebrating Thanksgiving one week from today! I love celebrating this holiday with my family. We have lots to be thankful for! Today I'm sharing with you two Thanksgiving placemats for kids. These would be great to have at a kids table to keep them busy! It's hard to keep the little ones busy when you are busy cooking and getting ready for a big meal. This placemat hopefully will give you a little bit of time on the big day. This placemat has several … [Read more...]