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With all of the fun we’ve been having with the scavenger hunts, I wanted to make a couple of special Picture Scavenger Hunts to share with our youngest friends so they can still play along. These resources work well with this article. I made these with our 2-3 year little learners in mind. There is one to play indoors and… Read More
With everyone staying at home and e-learning happening everywhere, I thought it would be fun to make a different scavenger hunts to share with you each day for the kiddos to do. They are listed in the order that I am posting them on Facebook. So you can choose whichever one you’d like to do. I’ve gotten sooo many requests… 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. Science fair season is upon us and I wanted to share a project that my son did… Read More
Kids love learning about space! Today I’m sharing a Free Printable Solar System Hat that you can use along with your space unit! There is just so many fun things to learn about during a space unit. There’s just something amazing about the wonder of the moons, the planets and everything that comes along space. Hats are also a favorite… Read More
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
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
It’s no secret that I LOVE books. Throw in some apples and fall fun and you have some of my favorite types of books. I’m sharing with you today The Best Apple Read Alouds. Apples are such a fun topic to learn about. There are so many fun activities that can be done alongside all of the books below. this… Read More
Can you believe it’s been 50 years since we first landed on the moon? Such an exciting time in histroy! Today we are celebrating that the 50th avviversary of the moon landing with our literacy snack idea. this article (and most) on primary playground, does contain affiliate links that we do earn a commission off of. clicking these links does… Read More
November is a great time to learn about things long ago. You’re easily able to tie it into Thanksgiving and into how they did things long ago. Making butter in the classroom is one of our favorite activities to do this month. Perfect to fit right into your social studies and science time. Supplies you’ll need small baby food jars… Read More
Making applesauce in the classroom is one of the easiest things to do! It fits perfectly into our apple unit and the kids get so excited about it! This is a super quick and easy recipe perfect for the classroom and only has 5 ingredients! Be prepared for the classroom to smell amazing! We do this activity as part of… Read More
Teaching about butterflies in the classroom is such a fun experience for the students. Hands-on learning is the best! We learn all about their life cycle and even get to watch them go through their cycle and in the end, release the butterflies! We make an anchor chart with all of the things we know about butterflies. The students work… Read More
I love incorporating easy science experiments into the classroom as often as I can. I thought this rainbow in a jar science experiment was perfect for March. To make this rainbow in a jar, the students are exploring density by layering sugar water to make a rainbow. The materials are all things you most likely already have on hand. Materials… Read More
Have you noticed any changes in your students or own children at home?
It’s Not Children’s Education We Should Worry About, It’s Their Mental Health
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The debate on reopening schools largely revolves around making up for missed lessons, but education is not the most important thing children are missing when schools are closed.FEBRUARY KINDERGARTEN ELA JOURNAL:
Review items include CVC words, beginning, middle and ending sounds, rhyming and simple sentences.
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I have a new post for you today!
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/
Today's read-aloud is The Day It Rained Hearts. This is a fun book to spark creativity and thoughtfulness! The perfect book to pair with Valentine’s Day crafts.
Get our snack and printable to go along with the book here:
primaryplayground.net/literacy-snack-idea-hearts-free-printable/
