Seasonal Archives - Little Minds at Work

February $100 Amazon Giveaway + Freebies Galore!

Say it isn't so...February is in our futures! I'm sure it's just another month if you are lucky enough to live in a warm part of the world...but in my part of the world it's one month closer to WARMTH! I love to get these monthly posts out with plenty of time before the end of the month so those … [Read more...]

December Step by Step: Close Reads, Freebies, and More!

Hi all! I hope that you had a GREAT Thanksgiving...filled with family, food, and REST! This post is a gift from me to you! I have jam-packed this post so feel free to read it in chunks! Up first, I will explain in detail the themes of KinderLiteracy that you are most likely teaching! I will … [Read more...]

Kindergarten Step by Step: Those First Days of K!

It’s that time of the year for so many.... well should I even say those three little words...BACK TO SCHOOL! We love it... it really is such a special time! We are able to “work” in our classrooms, design our little hearts out, meet a whole new crew of kiddos, and start making an … [Read more...]

Summer Explore Tubs

Hey, hey! It's time for a brand new set of fine motor explore centers! These are great for this time of the year ...a mix of hands-on, with summer, and FUN! You'll want to be sure to click through to each activity so you can read about each in depth! I hope your littles love … [Read more...]

Spring Explore Tubs {Take Two!}

Hey, hey! It's time for a brand new set of fine motor explore centers! These are great for this time of the year when our kiddos start to get a little ancy at center time! wait, is that just mind? HA! You'll want to be sure to click through to each activity so you can read about … [Read more...]

A Binder of Literacy Centers {with a free sample!}

Hey there! I hope you are enjoying your start to spring! Spring makes me think ....summer! ;) Today I am sharing with you all about my new packet... a Binder of Literacy Centers! This binder came to my mind after spending way too much time ensuring my literacy centers … [Read more...]

Spring Explore Tubs!

Hey, hey! I have had so many requests for a new set of explore tubs! I've been busy as I am sure you have been too! I thought I would take some leg work out for my favorite teachers and not reinvent the well.... but track down some AWESOME spring fine motor ideas on the web! You'll … [Read more...]

Winter Explore Tubs!

Hi there! I am back today with a new set of explore tub ideas! Explore tubs have been added as a option to my daily five/guided reading time. I also use explore tubs as an option during indoor recess {we seem to have that a lot}. I have eight explore tubs but that is just … [Read more...]

What’s in my literacy tubs?

I wanted to pop in real quick and share with you what I have in my literacy center baskets! Let's jump right in! I have four baskets that we use for word work during daily five!Basket One* ABC Milk & cookies match-ups! I purchased these cutouts from the Dollar Tree!* Playdoh … [Read more...]