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Candy Cane Dramatic Play Activities | Christmas & December Center Ideas

By Hilary Statum - Pencils to Pigtails

Set up a Candy Cane Stand or Shop in your classroom to work on addition, writing, number words, color words, simple sentence reading, graphing, one-to-one correspondence, and more! Students can complete the Kindness Challenge to incorporate a lesson

Subjects:

Literature, Holidays/Seasonal, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

Activities, Centers

CCSS:

K.CC.A.1, K.CC.B.4, K.CC.B.4a, K.CC.B.4b, RF.K.1, RF.K.1a, RF.K.3, RF.K.3c, RF.K.4, W.K.1

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Gingerbread Man Google Slides™ | Digital Retell | Kindergarten | PreK | 1st

By Hilary Statum - Pencils to Pigtails

Practice sequencing and comprehension with this engaging Gingerbread Man set. Students will love reading or LISTENING to this kid-friendly story. Every Google Slide™ has a sound button if students need help! Children can click and move the

Subjects:

Reading, Reading Strategies, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

Internet Activities, Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

K.CC.A.1, K.CC.B.4a, K.CC.B.4b, K.CC.B.5, RL.K.1, RL.K.2, RL.K.3, RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.4...

$5.00

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Google Drive™ folder

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Santa STEM Project and Christmas Activities

By Hilary Statum - Pencils to Pigtails

This Christmas resource has an engaging Santa STEM project, writing prompts, crafts, class books, a game, and so much more! You will love that students work on writing skills with the differentiated writing prompts, practice number identification,

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Other (ELA), Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

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Activities, Centers

CCSS:

K.CC.A.3, K.CC.B.4c, W.K.1, CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2

$5.00

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'Twas the Night Before Christmas Google Slides™ and Digital Retell Activities

By Hilary Statum - Pencils to Pigtails

Practice sequencing and comprehension with this engaging 'Twas the Night Before Christmas set. Students will love reading or LISTENING to this kid-friendly story. Every Google Slide™ has a sound button if students need help! Children can click and

Subjects:

Reading, Reading Strategies, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

Interactive Whiteboard, Internet Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.K.1, RL.K.2, RL.K.3, RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.4, RL.1.7

$5.00

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Christmas Boom™ Cards | Digital Retell Bundle | PreK | Kindergarten | 1st Grade

By Hilary Statum - Pencils to Pigtails

Use Boom Cards to practice sequencing and comprehension with these engaging sets: The Gingerbread Man, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, 12 Days of Christmas, and The Elves and the Shoemaker. Students will love reading or LISTENING to these

Subjects:

Reading, Reading Strategies, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

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Interactive Whiteboard, Internet Activities, Centers

$20.00

$15.00

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Christmas Story Center Activities

By Hilary Statum - Pencils to Pigtails

Practice identifying characters, settings, and events with these Christmas story file folder "games". These folder tasks provide the perfect way to work on retelling and sequencing the story while celebrating the holidays!Your students will love all

Subjects:

Literature, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Winter

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Centers

CCSS:

RL.K.1, RL.K.2, RL.K.3, RL.K.5, RL.K.7, RL.K.9

$6.00

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (181.02 MB)

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Christmas Retell Bundle for Google Slides™ | Digital | Kindergarten | PreK | 1st

By Hilary Statum - Pencils to Pigtails

Practice sequencing and comprehension with this HUGE and engaging bundle of Christmas stories including 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, The Gingerbread Man, Elves and the Shoemaker, and the 12 Days of Christmas sets. Students will love reading or

Subjects:

Reading, Reading Strategies, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

Interactive Whiteboard, Internet Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

K.CC.A.1, K.CC.B.4, K.CC.B.4a, RL.K.1, RL.K.2, RL.K.3, RL.K.4, RL.K.5, RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3...

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$15.00

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$Christmas STEM and Activities Bundle$

Christmas STEM and Activities Bundle

By Hilary Statum - Pencils to Pigtails

You will find STEM projects, adorable crafts, dozens of writing prompts, make-your-own class books, games, and so much more in this HUGE bundle! Work on early writing skills, STEM strategies, differentiated writing prompts, reading skills, math

Subjects:

Math, Other (ELA), Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles

CCSS:

K.CC.A.1, K.CC.A.2, K.CC.B.4, K.CC.B.4a, K.CC.B.4b, 1.NBT.A.1, K.OA.A.1, RL.K.1, RL.K.2, RL.K.3, RF.K.2a...

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The Elves and the Shoemaker Google Slides™ | Digital Retell Activities

By Hilary Statum - Pencils to Pigtails

Practice sequencing and comprehension with this engaging Elves and the Shoemaker set. Students will love reading or LISTENING to this kid-friendly story. Every Google Slide™ has a sound button if students need help! Children can click and move the

Subjects:

Reading, Reading Strategies, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

Interactive Whiteboard, Internet Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.K.1, RL.K.2, RL.K.3, RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.4, RL.1.7

$4.50

Online Resource
Google Drive™ folder

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Christmas Task Cards | Mini Eraser Activities for December | PreK | Kindergarten

By Hilary Statum - Pencils to Pigtails

Adding mini erasers or small manipulatives can increase engagement while students practice essential ELA and math skills! These task cards are perfect for young students to work on during small group time or centers. In this packet you will

Subjects:

Math, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Handwriting

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Centers

CCSS:

K.CC.B.4, K.CC.B.4a, K.CC.B.4b, K.CC.B.5, K.OA.A.1, K.OA.A.5, RF.K.1d, RF.K.4

$5.00

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Class Gift Labels

By Hilary Statum - Pencils to Pigtails

Create an adorable and inexpensive class gift using the snowman templates & detailed instructions in this FREEBIE! It will save you time and your students will love it!I'm always rushing around at the last minute trying to find the perfect class

Subjects:

Holidays/Seasonal, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Winter

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

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Activities

FREE

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Transition and Time Order Words Writing Practice

By Hilary Statum - Pencils to Pigtails

Your students will love using transitional or time order words to write letters to Santa, the elves, Santa's reindeer, Mrs. Claus, and some adorable Forest Animals to share tips and advice. In this comprehensive letter writing resource, you will

Subjects:

Writing, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Winter

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Centers

CCSS:

W.K.1, W.K.8, W.1.1, W.1.8, W.2.1, W.2.8

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (92.34 MB)

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Dear Santa - Letter Writing Unit

By Hilary Statum - Pencils to Pigtails

Write letters to Santa using these adorable planning pages, easy to follow templates, writing center supplies, and blank holiday-themed writing pages! In this comprehensive letter writing resource, you will find word wall cards, a naughty or nice

Subjects:

Writing, Holidays/Seasonal, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Centers

CCSS:

W.K.1, W.K.8, W.1.8, W.2.8

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (90.07 MB)

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Low Prep Big Christmas Crafts, Differentiated Writing, Greeting Cards, & More

By Hilary Statum - Pencils to Pigtails

Do you love pairing a low prep craft with differentiated writing activities? These BIG Christmas - themed crafts create showstopper displays and the engagement factor goes through the roof! You will love the variety of differentiated writing

Subjects:

Writing, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Winter

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles, Centers

CCSS:

RF.K.1a, RF.K.4, W.K.1, W.K.2, W.K.5, W.K.8, W.1.1, W.1.2, W.1.5, W.1.8

$10.00

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (63.97 MB)

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Christmas Craftivity

By Hilary Statum - Pencils to Pigtails

This resource is full of "Build a Santa" activities, glyphs, differentiated writing prompts, printables for adorable hallway displays, and blank holiday pages! This craft pairs perfectly when writing letters to Santa. Every child's Santa will look

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Holidays/Seasonal, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

CCSS:

W.K.8, W.1.8, W.2.8

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (33.60 MB)

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Christmas Boom™ Cards Digital Bundle | Kindergarten | PreK | First Grade

By Hilary Statum - Pencils to Pigtails

Practice sight words, CVC words, short vowel sounds, counting on, number comparison, making ten, and more with this big Christmas-themed bundle! EVERY card has sound if students need help. Use these decks to work on essential ELA and math skills!

Subjects:

Holidays/Seasonal, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Phonics

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Interactive Whiteboard, Internet Activities, Centers

CCSS:

K.CC.A.1, K.CC.A.2, K.CC.B.4a, K.CC.B.4b, K.CC.B.4c, K.CC.B.5, K.CC.C.6, K.NBT.A.1, 1.NBT.A.1, K.OA.A.1, 1.OA.A.1...

$13.00

$10.00

Digital Download PDF (12.20 MB)

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Elf Christmas STEM Project and Activities

By Hilary Statum - Pencils to Pigtails

This Christmas inspired resource has an engaging Elf STEM project, writing prompts, crafts, class books, a build an elf and so much more! You will love that students work on writing skills with the differentiated writing prompts, practice counting

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Other (ELA), Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Centers

CCSS:

K.CC.A.3, K.CC.B.4c, RF.K.2b, W.K.1, CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2

$5.00

Digital Download PDF (119.06 MB)

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Birth of Jesus Google Slides™ | Digital Retell Activities

By Hilary Statum - Pencils to Pigtails

Practice sequencing and comprehension with this engaging Birth of Jesus set. Students will love reading or LISTENING to this kid-friendly Biblical story. Every Google Slide™ has a sound button if students need help! Children can click and move the

Subjects:

Religion, Reading Strategies, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Interactive Whiteboard, Internet Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.K.1, RL.K.2, RL.K.3, RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.4, RL.1.7

FREE

Online Resource
Google Drive™ folder

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Christmas Cards - Free Writing Practice

By Hilary Statum - Pencils to Pigtails

Practice essential writing skills with your students using these 3 different card templates that come in color and black and white. Your students will love making Christmas cards for others with this fun freebie! You will find one card with the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Holidays/Seasonal, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Centers

CCSS:

W.K.1, W.K.8, W.1.8, W.2.8

FREE

Digital Download PDF (23.90 MB)

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Christmas Crafts and Letter Writing Bundle

By Hilary Statum - Pencils to Pigtails

This Mega Christmas Bundle is full of everything you need from writing letters to Santa, using transitional words, creating your own photo albums, building your own Santas, and so much more to celebrate Christmas with your students! Motivate your

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Winter

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Activities, Centers

CCSS:

W.K.1, W.K.6, W.K.8, W.1.1, W.1.5, W.2.5, W.2.8, SL.2.4, CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.4...

$16.00

$12.80

Bundle

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I just finished my 15th year of teaching. I've taught 4th grade, 5th grade, 2nd grade, transitional first, kindergarten, and now I'm an ESL teacher for my district. My heart is with the younger grades. I love to develop resources for the preschool through 1st grade classroom. I am also the teacher of our school system's Parent English Class. I have been organizing this class for 15 years. It is the highlight of my week. I love my dedicated parents! I am a mentor teacher at my school which means I am a classroom teacher but I also evaluate other teachers.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I strongly believe that every single standard can be taught in a fun and engaging way! My Teddy Bear Resource

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Voted Elementary Teacher of the Year in 2014 by The Manchester Times

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from Carson Newman University Master's of Education in Instructional Leadership from Lipscomb University ESL Teaching Certification from Freed-Hardeman University

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I have the sweetest husband, two beautiful daughters, and a new baby boy who all share a piece of my heart. I really love animals and am a vegetarian just because of it! Please visit my blog for teaching and mommy-ing ideas! Pencils to Pigtails

GRADES

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Reading, Spelling, Specialty, Math, Basic Operations, Geometry, Measurement, Numbers, Other (Math), Science, Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Other (Science), Social Studies, Elections - Voting, Arts & Music, Other (Performing Arts), Other (Specialty), ELA Test Prep, Other (Social Studies), Other (ELA), Life Skills, Religion, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Character Education, Word Problems, General Science, Writing, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Handwriting, For Administrators, Coaching, End of Year, Phonics, Classroom Community