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Have you ever done class rotations instead of having a Halloween party? Where you have a mad scientist theme and in each classroom, you get to do or watch a different creepy science experiment? It makes for such a fun and engaging day, still having fun on the holiday but with a different,twist if you cannot actually celebrate Halloween. I’m… Read More
Does your school have a Halloween carnival? Ours does and guess who got volunteered to be in charge of the Creepy Cakewalk? Me! So today I’m sharing with you the Creepy Cakewalk Numbers that I made for our event. Truth be told, the cakewalk has always been one of my favorite activities at carnivals. We’ve changed it up a bit… Read More
We love doing science experiments! They are such fun and engaging activities for little learners. Since it’s October, we’re sharing a fun Creepy Wiggly Worms Science Experiment today. This would be a fun, quick and easy experiment as part of a Fun Friday, or even as a station during your Halloween party. Materials Needed gummy worms – we used 3… 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. We’re still in Halloween mode over here. For this weeks literacy snack idea, we’re reading another great… Read More
Learning about spiders is such a fun activity for October. If you’re not allowed to actually celebrate Halloween in your school, this is a fun alternative that can still be tied into the season. Most kids love learning about spiders. This Spider Writing Craft is a fun way for them to show some of the fun facts they have learned… 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. Halloween is always such a fun time of the year. There so many fun and creative activities… 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
I love using different manipulatives for the students to practice their counting with. Working on counting to 2o is so much more fun when counting candy corn. Prepare This is a quick and easy one to prepare. Simply download and print the counting cards below, cut and laminate for durability. You’ll want to grab a bag of candy corn or… Read More
Halloween is quickly approaching so I wanted to make sure to incorporate a not so scary mummy book into our literacy snack rotation. For this week’s literacy snack idea, we’re reading “Where’s My Mummy?”, by Carolyn Crimi. “Little Baby Mummy wants just one more game of hide-and-shriek with Big Mama Mummy before bedtime. The night is deep and dark, full… Read More
I’m all for making math fun when I can! With this free printable candy corn math, the students get to practice greater or less than using candy corn! All you need to do is grab a bag or two of candy corn, print and you’re ready for some math fun! I’ve included several sheets in the free download so you… Read More
I love doing a lot of fun pumpkin activities this time of year! Incorporating it into science, math, and reading makes it so much fun for the students. For this weeks literacy snack idea, we are reading, The Biggest Pumpkin Ever, by Steven Kroll. “Desmond the field mouse wants to carve the biggest jack-o’-lantern in the neighborhood with his pumpkin…. Read More
I always look forward to being able to do craft projects with my kids. This paper plate pumpkin craft is one of my favorites this time of year. It’s simple enough for the youngest kids to make but also fun for the older kids. You probably already have everything on hand that you’ll need for this craft. By this time… Read More
Five little pumpkins sitting on a gate is an all-time favorite for kids. We’re incorporating a hands-on activity and math to retell the classic poem/song with these free printable five little pumpkins. This is a fun video you can show them to learn the song. It goes through it twice asking them to sing along the second time. And this… Read More
Literacy Snack Idea Trick Or Treat + Free Printable for your shopping convenience, there are amazon affiliate links provided in this blog post. Halloween is just a few short days away! The kids are so excited about their costumes and can’t wait to trick or treat. For this weeks Literacy Snack idea we’re reading Five Little Monkeys Trick or Treat by… Read More
Teacher Approved Halloween Books I don’t know about you but I can’t get enough books for my library. Halloween books are some of my favorites! These books are perfect for read-alouds and for your classroom library. I’ve gathered some of my students and I’s favorite Halloween books to share with you. Peanut Butter & Brains ~ A delicious tale about… Read More
Halloween Writing Center Idea I was at Michaels a few weeks ago and spotted these cute eye stickers and just couldn’t pass them up. How perfect are they for adding to your writing center for Halloween?! I let the students choose up to 3 sets of eyes for their page. The possibilities of what the students can write is just… Read More
I am so excited to share a brand new book with you today! It's a must-have going back to school this year!
This is a fantastic book with beautiful illustrations to help the students learn about consent and personal space. And due to our current social distancing, this book will empower kids to think of new ways to express love in this new world where touching, hugging, or “squishing” may not be the safest greeting.
See our snack idea and grab the printable to go along with the book here: primaryplayground.net/literacy-snack-idea-squishes/
Do you use callbacks or attention grabbers in your class? What are some of your favorites?
Here's a list of 25 different ones for you!
primaryplayground.net/25-class-callbacks-attention-grabbers/
These are some great plans to help kids learn how to embrace diversity with this Friendship themed PreK Activity Calendar, part of the On My Way to K with PBS KIDS Toolkit. Download it here: wucf.org/community/race-matters and wucf.org/preschool
Fantastic list of books if you're looking for add some more diverse books to your library.
Broadening the Story: 60 Picture Books Starring Black Mighty Girls
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A Mighty Girl's favorite stories for young children starring black Mighty Girls.OLD WEST BINGO: "My students enjoyed playing during their Kindergarten Roundup."
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