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Preview of Pumpkin Patch Dramatic Play

Pumpkin Patch Dramatic Play

Pumpkin Patch Dramatic Play is a fun theme you can do in your pretend or dramatic play center! Perfect to do in the fall! A teacher planning web breaks the theme down, week by week and includes a book list. There are labels and pictures showing how to set up your pumpkin patch in your dramatic play center. Just print the labels, signs, and make the props. This theme integrates social, math, language, literacy, science, and fine motor all into their play! This is a theme/unit designed for a
Preview of Black History Month Craft: African American Inventors - Set of 6

Black History Month Craft: African American Inventors - Set of 6

Created by
Dr SAM
Do you need cute and easy crafts for Black History Month? You got them! This set has SIX crafts or craftivities of African American inventors and their inventions: George Carver, George Crum, Lewis Latimer, Garrett Morgan, Philip Downing, and Alfred Cralle. These crafts will make a fantastic bulletin board for Black History Month or can be used for your school hallway decoration! Next time your students crunch on a potato chip, get a scoop of ice cream, eat a peanut butter sandwich, look at a tr
Preview of Collaborative Veterans Day Craft Activity | Thank You Veterans Agamograph Poster

Collaborative Veterans Day Craft Activity | Thank You Veterans Agamograph Poster

Created by
Art with Jenny K
This year, you've got to try Art with Jenny K.'s Veterans Day 3D Collaboration Poster!! It is easy for teachers and fun for kids and makes the perfect Veterans' Day activity for your class! This project is a "3-way" agamograph (3 images spliced together) and a collaboration poster mixed into one. This project is unique because I developed it to combine my agamographs with my collaboration posters. And there is no beating the "wow! factor" at the end, when children walk back and forth to see the
Preview of 5 PHASES OF A TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE 2024 ACTIVITY CRAFT SPINNER SCIENCE PRINTABLE

5 PHASES OF A TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE 2024 ACTIVITY CRAFT SPINNER SCIENCE PRINTABLE

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FREE YOUR HEART
TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE 2024 CRAFTS WHEEL PRINTABLE ACTIVITY (THE 5 PHASES OF A TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE SPINNER CRAFTIVITY)Are you looking for fun Total Eclipse activities? Kids will love making and spinning this eclipse crafts wheel/ spinner. This craft wheel is a fun way for kids to learn about the 5 phases of a total solar eclipse: First Contact, Second Contact, Totality, Third Contact and Fourth Contact. I have provided 2 versions of the wheel: color and black and white version. Each wheel con
Preview of Continents and Oceans 1st & 2nd Grade Social Studies 3D Map, Lapbook, Worksheets

Continents and Oceans 1st & 2nd Grade Social Studies 3D Map, Lapbook, Worksheets

Do you need an engaging social studies resource to teach your students about the seven continents and five oceans? This easy-to-use resource includes everything you need to help your students learn about the world's continents and oceans.A variety of activities will keep your students engaged. These include vocabulary cards, books, worksheets, a 3D student map, a mapping lapbook, and a writing activity.This resource is part of a money-saving BUNDLE. Click to save 20% by purchasing the BUNDLE.Use
Preview of SOLAR AND LUNAR ECLIPSE CRAFTS WHEEL ACTIVITY SPINNER PRINTABLE SCIENCE

SOLAR AND LUNAR ECLIPSE CRAFTS WHEEL ACTIVITY SPINNER PRINTABLE SCIENCE

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FREE YOUR HEART
SOLAR AND LUNAR ECLIPSE CRAFT ACTIVITY SPINNER SCIENCE PRINTABLE (Perfect for the upcoming annular eclipse on October 14 and the following lunar eclipse)Are you looking for fun solar and lunar eclipse activities? Kids will love making and spinning this eclipse crafts wheel/ spinner. This eclipse wheel is a fun way for kids to visualize the position of the moon in relation to the sun and Earth during solar and lunar eclipses.I have provided 3 versions of the eclipse wheel: color, black and white
Preview of 4th of July Craft American Flag Windsock Presidents Day Memorial Day Activities

4th of July Craft American Flag Windsock Presidents Day Memorial Day Activities

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KIDS Selected
Memorial Day Craft : American Flag Lantern Craft► Very easy► 7 PagesColorful : 3 pagesBlack and White : 4 pages► Available in PDF format► Letter size 8.5 x 11 inches** Personal use only NO COMMERCIAL USE ALLOWED!**
Preview of Helen Keller Craft | Braille Activity | Reading Passages

Helen Keller Craft | Braille Activity | Reading Passages

Helen Keller is the perfect role model to discuss during Women’s History Month, with any unit about communication, on January 4th for World Braille Day- really, anytime you want to inspire your students! In this packet, you’ll find:1. Braille Activity2. Helen Keller Craft3. What is Braille? Reading Passage & Questions4. Who was Helen Keller? Reading Passage & Sequencing Handout5. Writing Activities & Graphic Organizers6. Word SearchCurious? Learn more about this product by clicking h
Preview of Halloween Skeleton Editable Name Craft,  Halloween Bulletin Board

Halloween Skeleton Editable Name Craft, Halloween Bulletin Board

Created by
Simply Kinder
Halloween Skeleton Editable Name Craft, Fall or Halloween Bulletin BoardLooking for a spooktacular and educational activity to celebrate Halloween with your kindergarten students? Our Halloween Skeleton Name Craft is just what you need! ✍️Get this as part of a BUNDLE here:Name Activities: Crafts and Centers Bundle Why Choose Our Halloween Skeleton Name Craft? Educational Fun: This activity combines the excitement of Halloween with valuable learning opportunities. Your students will have a blast
Preview of Happy 4th of July Handprint Craft

Happy 4th of July Handprint Craft

Use the square flag template to create a fun 4th of July paper sign craft!Kids will trace their hand & make a 4 for their paper signs using their fingers.This simple cut & paste craft is perfect for preschoolers & kindergartners to practice cutting in a straight line.More Summer Crafts & Activities:Popsicle Coloring Page CraftGrasshopper Craft with HandprintSummer ABC Color & Trace BookletHandprint Camping CraftPrintable Fireworks Craft
Preview of Bat Craft All About Bats Flipbook

Bat Craft All About Bats Flipbook

The bat unit is very exciting! Add this adorable bat craft and flip book to go along side your study on bats. Hang it upside down in your classroom bat cave or simply on the bulletin. Complete the informative flip book on bats and paste it on the bats body! A fun way to review facts about bats!Also, a great book companion craft to make after reading the book Stellaluna by Janell Cannon!Included:1. Bat craft2. Mini flip book differentiated (3 versions)Trace and ColorWrite and ColorWrite and Draw©
Preview of Pumpkin Addition or Subtraction Math Craft

Pumpkin Addition or Subtraction Math Craft

Addition and subtraction are extra fun with this fall pumpkin math craft! Your kids will create their own wagon with pumpkins and a word problem to go along with it. There are options included for addition AND subtraction!Math crafts are such a fun way to review and practice a math skill! They're also great for a fun Friday activity and even your sub plans!Inside you will find:*what's inside *addition craft instructions & stencils*subtraction craft instructions & stencilsDownload the pre
Preview of Fall name craft | Leaf name craft | Fall activities | Back to school craft

Fall name craft | Leaf name craft | Fall activities | Back to school craft

This fall name craft is a perfect leaf name craft to add to a fall bulletin board or in a center as your students learn how to write their name. What's included in the fall name craft pdf:• A photograph of the leaf name craft activity• Labeled templates for the fall name craft with a title of what it is and the color paper to print it on.• Boy and girl handwriting page template provided in color and black/white**Please note that you can easily change the colors of any of my crafts by simply chan
Preview of Jackie Robinson Collaborative Poster — Great Black History Month Activity

Jackie Robinson Collaborative Poster — Great Black History Month Activity

Created by
Art with Jenny K
Jackie Robinson Collaboration Portrait Poster. My collaboration posters are designed to complement or supplement any Jackie Robinson lesson, sports, or Black History Month studies. This poster is the perfect anticipatory set to pique your students’ interest or a great extension to finish your studies with a WOW. Your students will be talking about this poster for weeks to come and will always remember exactly which piece was “theirs” when they see it on display! Recommended for any grade as th
Preview of Holiday Economics Christmas Project Based Learning PBL Wants Needs Goods Service

Holiday Economics Christmas Project Based Learning PBL Wants Needs Goods Service

Looking for a fun way to teach your economics unit to your students? This Christmas project based learning unit is a fun way to embrace the holiday craziness & turn your classroom into a North Pole workshop! In this PBL unit, your students will learn about wants and needs, goods and services, producers and consumers, and so much more! ⭐The overall objective of this unit is to turn your students into entrepreneurs and your classroom into a North Pole workshop!⭐You will teach various social st
Preview of FIRE SAFETY WEEK CRAFT KINDERGARTEN ACTIVITY PRESCHOOL FIREFIGHTER HAT CROWN

FIRE SAFETY WEEK CRAFT KINDERGARTEN ACTIVITY PRESCHOOL FIREFIGHTER HAT CROWN

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FREE YOUR HEART
COMMUNITY HELPERS ACTIVITY: FIRE SAFETY CRAFT HAT OR CROWN NO PREP OCTOBER HEADBAND FOR FIRE PREVENTION WEEKKids will feel proud wearing this hat! This resource contains a cute firefighter hat template, both in color and bw. Simply print and go! Children can look at the colored template to color their own hat. Cut out and staple the strap from one side. Place around the kids' head and adjust. Assemble the strap to the hat from the other side and let the kids have fun! This hat is perfect f
Preview of WINTER HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLD CRAFTS KINDERGARTEN SANTA / ST LUCIA DAY CROWN

WINTER HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLD CRAFTS KINDERGARTEN SANTA / ST LUCIA DAY CROWN

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FREE YOUR HEART
ST. LUCY / SANTA LUCIA DAY CRAFT CROWN | HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLD ACTIVITY FOR PRESCHOOL / KINDERGARTEN / FIRST GRADE / SECOND GRADEAre you looking for fun 'St Lucia Day' activities? You've come to the right place! Kids will love making and wearing this crown! This resource contains a cute template, both in color and bw. Simply print and go! Children can look at the colored template to color their own crown. More 'Holidays around the world' craftivities coming soon! Enjoy! :)CHECK OUT MY
Preview of I know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie! (Sequencing Activity)

I know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie! (Sequencing Activity)

Created by
Liv to Teach
Bring this Thanksgiving book to life with this interactive sequencing activity. The students will love feeding the "old lady" as you read the book! Includes -a 'teacher size' (22 inch) old lady with 9 large "food cards."-a colored version student size (11 inch) old woman with small colored food cards-a black and white student size version with black and white food cards. -a writing activity for the backClick here for many other "Old Lady" books!
Preview of SOLAR ECLIPSE 2024 CRAFTS MODEL ACTIVITY SCIENCE SUN & MOON APRIL PRINTABLES

SOLAR ECLIPSE 2024 CRAFTS MODEL ACTIVITY SCIENCE SUN & MOON APRIL PRINTABLES

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FREE YOUR HEART
TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE 2024 SCIENCE CRAFTS PAPER MODEL FOR KIDS: PRESCHOOL , KINDERGARTEN & 1ST / 2ND / 3RD / 4TH GRADEThis simple solar eclipse craft is a fun way for kids to visualize what happens during a solar eclipse: how the moon moves in front of the sun. You could also go into more detail with certain age groups by asking kids to specifically show you the 5 phases of a total solar eclipse: i.e. first contact, second contact, totality, third contact and fourth contact.I have provided 2
Preview of First Day of Back to School Pencil Craft Self Portrait Activities Bulletin Board

First Day of Back to School Pencil Craft Self Portrait Activities Bulletin Board

Celebrate the first day of school with this easy-to-assemble back to school pencil craft and self-portrait drawing activities! This simple back to school craft provides lots of opportunities for your little learners to practice essential fine motor, scissor and gluing skills, as well as the ability to listen and follow directions. Perfect for a back to school bulletin board display, as well as a treasured keepsake for each student!This back to school pencil craft features just 3 easy-to-cut piec
Preview of 2d Shape Pumpkin Craft

2d Shape Pumpkin Craft

Add this adorable shape pumpkin to your Fall themed lessons! A simple craft that is great for beginners working on their fine motor skills. Students will use visual directions that are provided with the craft.Shape Pumpkin Craft can be paired with a super cute book "Spookely the Squared Pumpkin" by Joe Troiano Included:Smiley Shape Pumpkin (square)Regular Shape Pumpkin (square)Smiley Shape Pumpkin (oval) Regular Shape Pumpkin (oval) Regular Shape Pumpkin (circle)Smiley Shape Pumpkin (circle)Regu
Preview of "Welcome to Our Patch" Collaborative Door Decor | Fun Activity for Thanksgiving!

"Welcome to Our Patch" Collaborative Door Decor | Fun Activity for Thanksgiving!

Created by
Art with Jenny K
Fall or Thanksgiving Door Poster: Decorating your classroom door for fall has never been easier for you and more fun for your kids! This year, have some real fun decorating your door as everyone in class pitches in to create this "Welcome to Our Patch" collaboration poster featuring a fun set of stacked pumpkins! Great for Back to School as well!Poster Details: 35 Pieces5x7 GridFinal poster is approximately 35" x 63" (final poster size depends on printer settings). I have allowed room on the pos
Preview of My Community Scrapbook

My Community Scrapbook

Created by
Sarah Cooley
**UPDATED FILE--8/4/15**Learning about community will be an interactive and memorable experience as your students create a keepsake scrapbook full of their own drawings, magazine cut outs, photos, and more!Activities and pages included in this rockin' project:1. Adorable cover page :)2. "On the Map"--students will glue a map of their state or draw their state, and label their city.3. "Home Sweet Home"--students will learn to memorize their home address as they write it on the envelope and add
Preview of WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH Coloring Pages Posters | Social Studies Activities

WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH Coloring Pages Posters | Social Studies Activities

This set of 22 famous women posters are super versatile! This is Volume 1... CLICK HERE to find Volume 2. Shrink them down for interactive notebook inserts, mini books, bulletin board decor, hall displays, or as a quick coloring page to accompany your read aloud. Students love these note pages because they provide just enough new vocabulary and ideas to engage but aren’t overwhelming.CLICK HERE to save 30% on this resource in the Famous Women Bundle!The women featured in this resource:Beverly Cl
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Social studies offers valuable insights into history, geography, and much more. Social studies captivates students by providing them with perspectives from the past, present, and future, allowing them to understand history and navigate current events. It enables them to appreciate how previous generations have shaped their present reality. In essence, social studies opens their eyes to the vastness of life beyond their immediate surroundings.

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