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  • Do you struggle with how to organize your guided reading block?  Come take a look at how this Kindergarten teacher organizes her guided reading activities and tackles guided reading in her Kindergarten classroom!  Don’t forget to grab the FREE guided reading lesson plan template and guided reading schedule!
  • Looking for some classroom DIY ideas that you can create with your Silhouette Cameo?!  Head on over to check out these back to school silhouette projects, classroom décor designs and classroom organization ideas!  Plus, learn how to cut letters for your bulletin board using any font from your computer and your Cameo!
  • Guided reading organization and dry erase Wall Pops help make guided reading and guided math time simple!  So many ways to use these Wall Pops in the classroom!
  • Writing Workshop can be one of the most challenging times during the day for our Kindergarten students, but not with these great writing tips, writing activities, and writing FREEBIES! This “growing” writing checklist is one of our favorite Kindergarten activities for improving our Kindergarten writing block and creating independent writers... one check at a time!
  • This post is loaded with 30 classroom management ideas for the Kindergarten, primary and elementary classroom!  Classroom management tips and tricks for whole brain teaching, alternative seating, bucket fillers, and so much MORE, including a behavior bingo FREEBIE!

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    Virtual Classroom Christmas Party Ideas

    With a combination of remote, in-person and hybrid learning, teachers are getting creative with keeping their virtual students engaged and connected … [Read More...]

    Beat those winter blues with these engaging winter activities for kids and 18 FREE winter printables perfect for preschool, Kindergarten or 1st grade, as well as math and literacy centers!

    Snowing and Blowing Up Bushels of FREEBIES

    Hi, friends!  I sure hope you are enjoying your winter break!  All of us girls over at The Primary Pack have a great winter break surprise for you!  … [Read More...]

    FREE Martin Luther King Jr. activities to teach your Kindergarten students about equality! This MLK Jr. egg activity provides a great visual of being different on the outside but the same on the inside! It’s the perfect Martin Luther King Jr. printable for kids!

    Martin Luther King Jr. FREEBIE

    Now, I know that most of you are probably all finished learning about and celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  However, I had so many requests for … [Read More...]

    With a mix of remote learning, in-person instruction and hybrid learning, teachers are searching for creative Valentine’s Day ideas. Finding virtual Valentine’s Day games and virtual Valentine’s Day activities that are the perfect balance of educational and fun can be a challenge. Even though our students may be learning from a distance, we can still create a memorable and engaging virtual Valentine's Day party! #kindergarten #preschool #firstgrade #valentinesday #valentineideas #valentineparty

    Virtual Valentine’s Day Party Ideas for the Classroom

    Keeping your students engaged during virtual learning certainly isn't easy.  Who wants to sit behind a device, especially on party day?!  … [Read More...]

    Gingerbread Five Senses FREEBIE

    Since I knew the kiddos would be drooling over their gingerbread houses and wouldn't be able to wait to sample them, I whipped up this five senses … [Read More...]

    This no mess, three ingredient snowman slime recipe will have your kiddos shivering with excitement! Includes a step-by-step video tutorial for easy DIY slime!

    Super Easy Snowman Slime Recipe

    As the holiday season approaches, I am slowly getting ready for our classroom holiday party.  You can read more about that here.  During our party, … [Read More...]

    Looking for some great Groundhog’s Day books and a variety of engaging Groundhog Day activities for the primary classroom?! Head on over to grab a Groundhog Day FREEBIE perfect for the story Ten Grouchy Groundhogs!

    Groundhog Day Activities: Ten Grouchy Groundhogs Freebie

    With February just around the corner, I wanted to share one of my favorite Groundhog Day activities to go along with the story "Ten Grouchy … [Read More...]

    Celebrate the 100th Day of school with these engaging 100th Day of School ideas... sure to have your kiddos begging for more 100th Day of Kindergarten fun! Check out how this teacher adapted the 100th Day of school gumball machine to support her kindergarten students!

    100th Day of School Fun & FREEBIE Links

    The 100th Day of School is a monumental celebration in most all early grades, but especially in Kindergarten and 1st Grade!  It's a day filled … [Read More...]

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    Strengthen fine motor skills with fine motor morning tubs! These 20 February fine motor activities also work well for math or literacy centers and use common Preschool and Kindergarten classroom supplies. Make your mornings a little less hectic with these Valentine’s Day fine motor activities, President’s Day fine motor activities, Groundhog Day fine motor activities and dental health fine motor activities!

    20 February Fine Motor Activities for Morning Tubs

    In a recent blog post, I shared how technology and increased demands on our time has made it more … [Read More...]

    Celebrate the 100th Day of School with these 25 math, literacy, science and social studies 100th Day books! These picture books for the 100th Day of School pair well with your favorite 100th Day of School activities, 100th Day crafts, 100th Day of School necklaces and 100th Day collections in preschool, kindergarten or first grade!

    25 Picture Books for the 100th Day of School

    The 100th Day is just around the corner... and for our youngest learners, it's almost impossible for … [Read More...]

    Ten Timid Ghosts Math Activities

    Ten Timid Ghosts has always been one of my favorite Halloween stories to read during our math block! … [Read More...]

    22 Room on the Broom Activities, Crafts & Centers

    Room on the Broom is the perfect read aloud to help celebrate the changing season and Halloween, … [Read More...]

    I'm Ashley, a Kindergarten teacher who loves live music, Mt. Dew (no coffee for me), and the color yellow. I believe learning should be developmentally appropriate, engaging, rigorous, but most importantly FUN... so welcome to my blog where content,
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