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When I saw this adorable book, Ten Sparkly Snowflakes, I just knew it would be perfect to turn into a fun hands-on math craft. With this Ten Snowflakes Math Craft, we’re incorporating a hands-on activity and math to retell the book. THIS ACTIVITY WORKS WELL WITH I wanted the students to be able to make a fun math craft so… Read More
A couple of weeks ago I found these cute winter mini erasers at Target and knew I have to make a fun activity to use with them. So today we have a Free Printable Winter Spin and Graph for you! THIS ACTIVITY WORKS WELL WITH This Free Printable Winter Spin and Graph is a fun hands-on activity to teach your little… Read More
Do you need a fun way for your little learners to practice their ten frames? Grab some mini erasers and they can practice their countings and numbers with these Free Printable Penguin Ten Frame Cards. THIS ACTIVITY WORKS WELL WITH getting started The set up is super easy for this activity. Simply download and print the Free Printable Penguin Ten… Read More
Writing a letter to Santa is always a favorite! Today I’m sharing a fun Free Printable Letter To Santa template that will make it a breeze for your kiddos to write their letter to Santa this year. THIS ACTIVITY WORKS WELL WITH This template can be used both in the classroom or at home. It would be a fun addition… Read More
Do you need to create a simple math center to help your students practice numbers to 10? Our Free Clip Counting Spiders are easy to prepare, perfect for October and your little learners will love them! They’re not only an easy and interactive way for children to practice counting and identifying numbers, but they will also work on developing their… Read More
Dramatic play is such an important part of early childhood. There are so many benefits that come from dramatic play. Today I’m sharing a Dramatic Play Pet Vet Clinic Patient Form for the kids to use either at school or at home. Benefits of dramatic play Teaches self-regulation Encourages language development Teaches conflict resolution Supports math and literacy Relieves emotional… Read More
I’m always looking for new ways for students to practice their sight words. As you know, games are my thing and are my favorite way of having students practice different things they are learning. My favorite part is that when they play a game, they don’t even realize they are learning and practicing things that they have been taught. So… Read More
Playing games or in this case, doing puzzles is one of my favorite ways to reinforce concepts the students have been working on. Today I’m sharing Free Printable CVC Short A Puzzles to help the kiddos review. It’s always a bonus when the kiddos are getting practice but don’t even realize it since they are playing a game. CVC words are… Read More
this article (and most) on primary playground, does contain affiliate links that we do earn a commission off of. clicking these links does not cost you any extra but helps our website to keep great articles and freebies like this coming your way. As I was walking through Dollar Tree the other ay, I saw these colorful popsicle sticks and… Read More
this article (and most) on primary playground, does contain affiliate links that we do earn a commission off of. clicking these links does not cost you any extra but helps our website to keep great articles and freebies like this coming your way. It’s important to have your students practice sight words every, single day. Repetition is one of the… Read More
Since this year is a leap year, I thought it would be fun to tie it into a math activity. Your students will have fun practicing their skip counting by 2’s, 5’s or 10’s with this Leap Year Skip Counting Board Game. First, I wanted to share some of our favorite skip counting videos. Count by 2’s Dancing 2’s by… Read More
Are you little learners working on learning their 2D shapes right now? I made this Free Printable 2D Shape Sort for a fun way to review. They’re perfect to add them into your center rotation or to use in small groups. The students always love these sorting games. Getting Started Download, print and cut out the shapes and game pieces…. Read More
Are your little learners working on their beginning sounds? I have a fun game for you today to help them practice those letter sounds! I’ve been playing this game with my own kids for many years and now get to play it with my nephews on Thanksgiving. We all sit around after eating our yummy Thanksgiving dinner, some people looking… Read More
I’m always trying to think of new ways for little learners to practice their beginning sounds. Since Halloween is quickly approaching, I made this Boo Beginning Sounds Game for them to have a fun new way to practice they’re sounds. I’ve been playing this game for years with my kids and it’s always a favorite, We’re just putting a Halloween… Read More
When teaching the alphabet, we’re not just teaching the letters but the beginning sounds they make as well. These Free Printable Beginning Sound Puzzles are a fun way for your little learners to practice their letter sounds. These Primary Playground resources work well with this blog post. The Prep The download contains 26 different puzzles for your students to put… Read More
this article (and most) on primary playground, does contain affiliate links that we do earn a commission off of. clicking these links does not cost you any extra but helps our website to keep great articles and freebies like this coming your way. At the beginning of the school year a lot is focused on letters during ELA time and… Read More
What are your favorite ways to reinforce CVC words that the students have learned? My kids have been loving these color by code CVC word pages! This color by code CVC word is an activity that can be used in a variety of ways. Color by code CVC words works well for morning work, early finishers, literacy centers or as… Read More
Do your students need a little extra help skip counting by 2’s? This free printable skip counting by 2’s game is a perfect addition to your math center rotation. Songs to help your little learners These are 2 of our favorite songs to help learn how to count by 2’s. Jack Hartman / Dancing 2’s Dancing 2’s is a fun way for… Read More
Every time we go to the Children’s Museum in our city, one of my kid’s favorite areas is the dramatic play area that is a full garden. They can plant and pick flowers, fruits, and vegetables. Over the years, I’ve had a special garden play area set up with supplies that I’ve found at Dollar Tree over time. Aprons, gloves,… Read More
Everyone likes chocolate chip cookies right?! I made these free printable cookie counting puzzles to go along with one of our favorite books If You Give A Mouse A Cookie. Have you seen the animated show they’ve created on Amazon? It’s been a huge hit with my kids and they’re up to 3 seasons now! I’m always looking for new… Read More
Have you noticed any changes in your students or own children at home?
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When I saw this adorable book, Ten Sparkly Snowflakes, I just knew it would be perfect to turn into a fun hands-on math craft. With this Ten Snowflakes Math Craft, we’re incorporating a hands-on activity and math to retell the book.
Grab it here and find out a bunch of different ways you can use it here: primaryplayground.net/ten-snowflakes-math-craft/
