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The end of the year is bittersweet for teachers! Here is a sweet and sincere goodbye letter for the teacher to give to students. This free, printable letter is a nice way to say happy summer by reminding each student how special they are. It’s a simple way to end the school year by printing a …
The first day of school is fantastically exhausting for teachers. Here is an easy and free printable award for students on the first day of school. This was created for kindergarten, first grade and second grade students. They earn a hug for their contributions to getting back into the school groove {or starting it in the …
Back to school time is almost here! Get ready for the first day of school or your back to school night/meet the teacher night with these creative {and yummy} treats for students. Here are 31 treats you can whip together including food, candy, and school supplies all complete with free printables. Back to School Treats …
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While every classroom management system isn’t a “one size fits all” for every teacher or every student – here is a rainbow clip chart and how it works. Plus, when you download the free rainbow clip chart, you also get mini personal clip charts and a behavior calendar for your class. If you are unfamiliar with what …
Set up classroom forms for back to school or for the start of the school year. Here is an editable background to make a set of classroom routines, policies and expectations for families using the ABC’s. This is ideal for any primary classroom teacher. Create a list from A-Z with what parents need to know and …
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Send home a parent friendly school nurse note. Here is a free download for a quick note to parents that the teacher or the school nurse can use. Keep up great communication with parents over the small things that can build a great relationship over the entire year. With four notes to a page, you …
Let’s teach across the curriculum with picture books. Teaching with picture books is a classroom passion of mine, and I find many other teachers share a similar passion. Here is how you can use picture books as a read-aloud for a back-to-school activity with a craft. This craftivity is based on A House for Hermit …
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I love a good community building activity. In fact, I may have more books on feelings, emotions and appreciating uniqueness than I do on any other subject! Maybe it’s because I know first-hand the effects bullying can have on a kid {or teenager} or maybe it’s because part of my passion in working with little ones …
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Let’s welcome the back to school season with some free printables. Here are some free first day of school bracelets that are ready to use. Students will enjoy wearing a bracelet to celebrate their first day. Your students can color their bracelet or you can print them onto (affiliate) brightly colored paper to make this …
The first day of school is an exciting day for everyone. Here is a fun, free printable to make it even more awesome. These free first day of school necklaces are just right for that. I’ve made you editable first day of school necklaces (or necklace badges) to celebrate and just for fun. Students will …
Standardized testing can feel like a cloud looming in the distance for many elementary teachers. Here are 12 ways to brighten up your teaching world during testing! You’ll love this collection of encouragement notes, treat ideas, testing book suggestions and encouraging fun video {if not just encouraging to you, the teacher!} Have you seen? The Teach Junkie …
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Bring on the end of the school year fun with these simple student gifts and writing activities. Many of these end of the school year gifts can be created inexpensively and there are free tags to go with many of them. You’ll be sure to find something that will work for you or be inspired …
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The month of May can be a busy one in the classroom. Here is a mega list of free May activities, printables and classroom resources. Looking for what to teach in the month of May? You’ll need materials for holidays like: Mother’s Day and Memorial Day. Plus – we know that somehow end of the year activities always seem …
Graduation time is coming! And that means summer is close behind. Here are some great graduation ideas for elementary grades. You and your students can celebrate the last days of school with these fun activities. Kindergarten – Second Grade Graduations If you teach Kindergarten, you’ll love the celebration and graduation alternatives that include what to …
Here is how one teacher used free printable kindergarten graduation diplomas. Plus, you can get the free editable Kindergarten diplomas and Pre-K diplomas in case you are preparing your own fun graduation events. Graduations are an exciting occasion for parents, teachers and students. It can be fun preparing an end of the year program followed …
Are you gearing up for a great April fools hoax to use in your classroom? Here is a great hook, line and sinker activity that makes this the best April fool day trick for first and second grade. Start out with an all-realistic reading assignment on a special bird that appears on the first day in April. …
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Get your hands on these great, free printable tags for St. Patrick’s Day treats in time for St. Patrick’s Day. Today I’m going to share some ideas and freebies for St. Patrick’s Day! I like to give my darlings a little somethin’ to take home on the holidays. How about baggies full of Lucky Charms? …
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I found the perfect Easter activity for the second graders in my long-term subbing class. We have just started persuasive writing, and on Pinterest I found the cutest Easter Bunny Application and thought that would work just perfectly! And boy did it! I fed the students a background story to set the scene, and they …
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Bring a little learning and fun into your classroom this Saint Patrick’s Day. Here are 29 free resources for teaching curriculum in March and on St. Patrick’s Day. You’ll like the printable activities, rainbow themed learning and shamrock fun! I hope you find this little collection of free and quick-prep materials helpful in your St. …
Here are three clever Dr. Seuss quotes to hang up in a classroom. Not only are these quotes from a favorite author, they encourage students to think! The first classroom quote says, “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more place you’ll go.” I’ve added these clever words …
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It just may become Seussville in your classroom this March with the celebration of Dr. Seuss’ birthday! Here are 13 ideas to use in the classroom that are fun ways to use Dr. Seuss art, snacks, books and activities. I hope these can be time savers if you’re looking for ways to teach about Dr. …
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I know Dr. Seuss stuff typically gets used in February and March but really, why should we limit his awesome works to only one point in the school year? I can’t help but to look ahead to the beginning of the next year… new school, new classroom, new ways of doing most everything. One of …
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, get students practicing their math skills by adding doubles. This Valentine’s Day Addition Doubles Game has a set of cards to match up the addition fact with the answer. I’ve also included a recording sheet to go along with the matching cards or separately later to check for mastery. This …
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The month of February can be a busy one in the classroom. Here is a mega list of free February activities, printables and classroom resources. Looking for what to teach in the month of February? You’ll need materials for holidays like: Groudhog Day, Valentine’s Day, Chinese New Year and Presidents Day. Plus – we know that somehow dental …
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On February 2nd, Groundhog day will sweep through many classrooms. Here are 16 Ground hog day ideas that include making predictions, themed writing, games, treats and craftivities. I hope you find these free teacher-created resources and lesson plan ideas helpful. Have you seen? The Teach Junkie holidays section is growing in numbers of pictured tutorials with free lesson plans for how to …
Have you wondered what are the BEST ways to celebrate the 100th day of school? Here are 45 fantastic ways to have 100th day fun with activities, free hundredth day printables, party ideas, math, science and writing! Mid to late January is when most primary grades celebrate 100 days in the classroom, finding it a fun way to tie …
The month of January can be a busy one in the classroom. Here is a mega list of free January activities, printables and classroom resources. Looking for what to teach in the month of January? You’ll need materials for holidays like: New Year’s, 100 Days of School and Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Plus – we know that somehow winter-themed activities always …
Ring in the new year wishes with these 27 teacher tools. You’ll find a collection of New Year’s worksheets, resolutions freebies, crafts, activities, gifts for students and Chinese New Year ideas too! Have a happy new year with your class and celebrate the coming of 2015. Have you seen? The Teach Junkie activities section is growing in numbers of pictured tutorials …
Add a fun game to your math centers with this free Christmas roll and cover. Here is a free printable Roll and Cover math game that has Santa and is festive with green, red and white. Roll and cover games are a great way to practice addition. This game is for two players and works …
Make a Christmas tree in any grade level with math skills to make it happen. Want a fun and open-ended math activity to keep kids engaged and thinking creatively before heading off for Christmas break? This free math activity from Bethany at Math Geek Mama is perfect because it can be used with any age …
Don’t get tangled up in grammar! Here is a second grade plural nouns game that is sure to light up your day. This Shining Plurals activity is a simple “blam” or “bang” card game with a Christmas light twist. Print it now so that when your students are hopped up on Christmas spirit and counting down …
Take your students on a world tour with Christmas celebrations from around the world. Find out how 12 different countries celebrate Christmas with these teacher book recommendations, free printables and a passport. You’ll be able to skip the airport lines and the lines at Epcot when you take this adventure right from your classroom. {wink} …
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If your class loves Pete the Cat books, here is a fun Christmas Pete the Cat craft. This Santa Pete the Cat craftivity is the template pieces you need to make an adorable hallway display. Pete’s Santa hat and coat are a fun way to extend the (affiliate) read aloud Pete the Cat Saves Christmas. …
My kids love the book Llama Llama Holiday Drama so I made some cute, free activities to go with it! Hope you like them! This free pack includes: Reading comprehension cards-these can be used whole group, small groups or partners. There is an answer key included. Text to Self Connections Activity Adjectives Activity Come get this …
The month of December can be a busy one in the classroom. Here is a mega list of free December activities, printables and classroom resources. Looking for what to teach in the month of December? You’ll need materials for holidays like: Christmas or Kwanzaa and Hanukkah. Somehow elf on the shelf activities or Grinch day activities might sneak into our lesson plans …
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Teach with the Grinch before Christmas break. Here are 15 Grinch lesson plans, ideas, printables and resources to teach with the Grinch in your classroom. From breaking down the story in a graphic organizer to making a Grinch day (or week) you’ll find fun and helpful resources from these fantastic teachers. Teach With The Grinch …
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