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Let’s Chat Numbers [6 free downloads included]

Happy fall and thanks for joining me today to talk all things number centers! I wanted to take some time to discuss numbers instruction, hands-on activities to practice numbers, and of course 6 free downloads that you can implement TOMORROW in your classroom. Teaching Numbers [an … [Read more...]

Let’s Chat the Alphabet [24 free downloads included]

Thanks for joining me today to talk all things alphabet! I wanted to take some time to discuss alphabet instruction, hands-on activities to practice letters, and of course 24 free downloads that you can implement in your classroom this upcoming school year. Teaching the Alphabet [a look at the … [Read more...]

THE SCIENCE OF READING: Literacy Podcasts Worth Listening To

This blog post is part of a Science of Reading series. This post is written by Lindsay Kemeny. The more I learn about literacy, the more important it is to me to listen to high quality science of reading podcasts that encourage and understand effective, evidence-based reading practices. Here is a … [Read more...]

INSTANT Tubs N Trays [200 page freebie included]

Today I am here to share all about my INSTANT Tubs N Trays bundle! My sister reached out to me begging that I create some fun + engaging centers that she can use for her table time! We discussed the importance of creating skill-based centers! With skill-based centers (instead of thematic) you can … [Read more...]

Science of Reading Centers + Nonfiction Readers

Today we continue our discussion on all things Science of Reading! You can catch up with the prior posts HERE. In today’s post, we will discuss getting started with the Guided Phonics + Beyond Aligned Centers and the Guided Phonics Nonfiction Decodables. Guided Phonics Unit 1 Aligned … [Read more...]

Fine Motor Tubs + Activities

Well, hello there! Today I am popping in to share all things FINE MOTOR! Fine motor tubs aka morning bins are an excellent way for students to explore while improving their fine motor skills. Fine Motor Skills [an introduction] Over the last several years teacher have noticed a … [Read more...]

Getting Started with Writing in K [a free PD session]

Hi there teacher bestie and let's talk all things writing in kindergarten! Today I am popping in to recap a recent professional development I had for getting writing started in K! For this session I wanted to give you LESSONS you could implement right away in your classroom the first month! This … [Read more...]

Back to School Name Practice [free downloads included]

Back to School With Name Practice Hey there teacher besties! Today I am here to share some back to school names ideas! At the beginning of the year we work a lot on our NAMES! Working on names is a common skill for primary teachers. After all, our names are important. NOTHING sends a prek-k … [Read more...]

Back to School Digital Freebies

Hey there teacher besties! Today I am sharing all about my digital games! First off, over the past year we had the need for digital games for all the reasons we never thought we'd ever experience (boo). However, as teachers always do, you adapted and made the best of the "digital times". A lot of … [Read more...]