Digraphs occur when we put two sounds together to create one new sound. Actually, ‘th’ is used 2 ways… without sound as in ‘think’ and with sound as in ‘them.’ This word wheel focuses on quiet th- words. This activity is part of a series of free literacy and math printables to have on hand […]
Digraphs: Sh- Words When You Only Have a Minute
Normally I only do 1 post each month for our when you only have a minute series, but since posting the digraph ch- last week, I thought it should be quickly followed up with sh- words. So here is a free sh- word wheel for your kids to enjoy! What you need You’ll need scissors […]
Digraphs: Ch- Words When You Only Have a Minute
Digraphs are formed when 2 letters come together to make 1 sound and they’re important to grasp confidently. For this month’s When You Only Have A Minute printable we’re focusing on ch- words. What you need Download this free Ch-Words printable. You’ll also need scissors and a brad / split pin / paper fastener to […]
Alphabet Flash Cards
Learning the alphabet and gaining confidence with beginning sounds is such an amazing turning point for children. It’s like grasping the key to a great mystery. Children see text all around them so learning to decipher that text can be very exciting! Alphabet flash cards can be a helpful tool as children go through the […]
Fall Interactive Book: Little Pumpkin’s Fall Day
Reading to children is really enjoyable, but when they can participate in the storytelling it rises to a whole new level. Little Pumpkin’s Fall Day was written so that kids can participate all the way through and become part of the story, not just the observers. They are the ones moving the main character around […]
Homemade Ice Cream in a Bag
Have you seen homemade ice cream recipes around the internet but never tried them? We decided to give them a go this week and had a lot of fun experimenting (and taste testing) to see what mix we liked best. It’s super easy and kid-friendly. That is, the kids will be doing it all rather […]
50 Free Back to School Kindergarten Printables
It’s back to school time when we’re all on the lookout for new, effective ideas for our classrooms! In this e-book 50 early childhood teachers have come together to make a hugely helpful resource you can download for free from KinderKay’s Store on Teachers Pay Teachers. On every page you’ll find 1 back to school […]
Back to School: Mapping Our Classroom
Mapping our classroom is a great way to get to know where everything is, and to chat about teacher and student expectations as we head back to school. This activity is super for a whole class activity or for working in small groups. You can incorporate a simple mapping grid if you want, or leave […]
Healthy Eating and Body Image in Preschool Children
Food intake in early childhood is largely dependent on parents, carers and early childhood centres. Do most parents want their children to eat healthily? Absolutely! Does this mean most children have completely healthy diets? Not really! If you want to listen to this post instead you can do that at The Early Childhood Research Podcast. […]
16 Secret Long Vowel Sentences
Are your kids learning their long vowels? These secret long vowel sentences are great for captivating and engaging kids to read and write as they decipher each sentence. This is a free download created for Playdough to Plato, so pop over there to download it! I wish you happy teaching and learning!