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Mother’s Day and Father’s Day in the Inclusive Classroom

Mother’s Day and Father’s Day in the Inclusive Classroom

This post contains affiliate links. As I have grown as an educator, I have started to see so many things in a new light. Mother’s Day and Father’s Day is something I went into teaching knowing it was sensitive. Having grown up with divorced parents and several step-parents, I knew it could be awkward for kids. I remember only getting… Read More

Easter Egg Learning Activities

Easter Egg Learning Activities

About a month ago I grabbed some plastic eggs for my daughter’s sensory bins. As we have used them to put pom poms in, in the bathtub and to build with, I remembered all the fun my students used to have with them. I wanted to share 5 simple activities you can put inside plastic eggs…but really you could put… Read More

#6-Teaching about Staying Healthy

#6-Teaching about Staying Healthy

Good morning, parents! My name is Jessica Tobin and I’m the blogger over at Elementary Nest. Haley is one of my dearest friends, so I was so excited and eager to help out with her blog series all about helping you guys tackle this new experience. The last few days, Haley has brought you ideas for online learning, COVId discussions,… Read More

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  • The last few weeks of school can be EXHAUSTING!! I am always looking for activities to keep my little ones engaged, and still learning!! This packet is full of no-prep activities that your babies will love doing while you finish up testing, cleaning, or anything else!!
  • Valentine's Day is such a fun time in the classroom! Unfortunately, it comes during a busy time of year and can feel like "one more thing" to plan! This pack takes all the work away from you so you can focus on what matters...spending time with your students! I've included activities leading up to Valentine's Day as well as everything you need to throw a fantastic class party!
  • 12 Months of culture and traditions through Montesorri teachng. Great for homeschooling or for the classroom.
  • Helping our students build their comprehension is one of our most important jobs! As we share read-alouds with our students, we build their comprehension through questioning and modeling. After our lessons, it is imperative we give them opportunities to practice on their own.
  • This adorable set is perfect to brighten up any classroom! The packet includes word wall cards for Dolch Primer, Pre-Primer, and 1st Grade, color words, and two header versions. One version has capital and lowercase, and the other just has capital.
  • 25 First Grade Science Projects to Pique Everyone’s Interest. First grade science projects, activities, and experiments that are fun for everyone, and the hands-on learning can't be beat. Try these 25 on for size! #science #teachingscience #STEM #firstgrade #teaching
  • One of things I absolutely can not live without is my teacher binder! I have been through several different versions, and I think this one is my favorite!!
  • The pack includes everything you need to make a chart, and backpack tags! There is a full page and half page version for your chart, and two versions of backpack tags. I included car rider, bus rider, walker, bike rider, daycare, and tutoring. But the pack is editable so you can tags for anything you need! :) There is also a form for tracking that you could hang in your room, or add to a sub binder! :)
  • This is a set of 7 colorful, fun, and engaging literacy centers to get your little ones back in school mode, and are a great way to introduce and model literacy centers!
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