30+ Easy Elf on the Shelf Classroom Ideas for TeachersElf on the Shelf is one of the best things you can incorporate into your classroom this year! Kids absolutely love it, and it's a wonderful way to spread some holiday cheer (and kindness) this holiday season. Try these Elf of the Shelf classroom ideas in your own classroom to see for yourself!Read more →
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28 Spooky Halloween Classroom Activities, Games & IdeasThese Halloween classroom ideas will help you plan a Halloween season that your students will love and remember for years!Read more →
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20+ Printable Kindergarten Cutting Worksheets & ActivitiesHelp your students practise their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination with these kindergarten cutting worksheets!Read more →
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Fine Motor
Free Printable Blank Handwriting Worksheets for KindergartenHelp your students master their handwriting skills this year with these free blank writing worksheets for kindergarten!Read more →
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Handwriting
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Short A CVC Words: Free Printable Word List & TipsComposed of just three letters, short a CVC words, like fan and bad, are some of the easiest words for beginning readers to learn! In this blog post, you'll get an overview of how to teach these three-letter words and grab a free printable CVC word list you can use again and again!Read more →
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Free Printable First Day of Kindergarten Signs for 2025 & BeyondStart the 2024-2025 school year off the right way with this adorable First Day of Kindergarten printable sign! Even better, I have two options to share, and they're both cute and editable so that you can make them your own.Read more →
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Top 30 Quick Games to Play in the ClassroomIf you need a fast, low-prep game you can play with your whole class, you're in the right place! These 30+ quick games to play in the classroom are fast, easy, and so much fun!Read more →
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Free Printable List of CVC Words & Decodable WordsIf you're teaching your students CVC words and need a handy list of words for them to study, you're in the right place! My free list of CVC words printable sorts these three-letter words by their short vowel sound, giving you the perfect words to teach these phonics skills to your whole class!Read more →
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20 Fun CVC Words Games & Activities to Teach PhonicsIf you're a primary teacher, you already know how essential CVC words are for helping your students learn how to read! New readers need lots of practice with these simple words, and fortunately, these CVC words games make learning so much fun!Read more →
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Decoding vs Encoding in Reading: What You Need to KnowDecoding and encoding are two essential skills in early literacy instruction. Both are necessary for children to learn to read and write successfully, but what exactly is the difference? Let's explore the difference between decoding vs encoding.Read more →
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Literacy
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Syllable Words for KindergartenScience of reading research indicates that phonological awareness skills and phonemic awareness skills are vital for learning to read and spell. Children who have phonological awareness are able to identify and make oral rhymes, can clap out the number of syllables in a word.. Read more →
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Literacy
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Short A Words for Second Grade: Printable Lists & ActivitiesShort A words are essential for second graders learning to read, providing a foundation in phonics and spelling. These activities and word lists help students expand vocabulary, decode words, and build confidence in their reading skills.Read more →
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Phonics
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