These no-prep North Pole bingo cards are perfect for class holiday parties, Christmas parties, as a whole class reward, on sub days, or for Fun Fridays! They are also a great way to review vocabulary!

Included are 30 different bingo cards and a set of teacher-calling cards.

Laminating the bingo cards and calling cards is suggested.

Prep is quick and easy… Just print the bingo cards, print and cut the calling cards and you’re ready for a fun party game!

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These no prep color by code CVC word pages are a fun and engaging way to practice CVC words. This is such a fun addition to your Holidays Around the World unit. They work great as early finishers, morning work, in small groups, individual work, sub days, centers, word work, and homework.

What’s Included:

Included are 30 different mystery Holidays Around the World-themed pictures for the students to color in by CVC word. There are 5 different pages of each middle sound, a, e, i, o, u and another 5 pages that are mixed with a total of 30 pages.

Holidays included are Kwanza, Hanukkah, Christmas, Las Posadas, and St. Lucia.

The student will look at the picture and find the corresponding word to color in. You can easily differentiate the pages for the students.

Prep is quick and easy… Just print the pages and you’re ready for a fun CVC, middle sound review activity.

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The bingo cards are filled with the answer to 30 different Christmas -related jokes. The teacher will read each joke, and then the students will find the correct answer on their board. There is a matching picture on each of the calling cards and bingo cards so the students can easily check their answers. The pictures on the boards also make it so non-readers and ESL students can play as well.

These no-prep Christmas jokes bingo cards are perfect for parties, as a whole class reward, on sub days, or for Fun Fridays! They are also a great way to review vocabulary!

What’s included:

Included are 30 different bingo cards and a set of teacher calling cards. A second set of calling cards is included with the answer to each joke on it as well.

Laminating the bingo cards and calling cards is suggested.

Prep is quick and easy… Just print the bingo cards, print and cut the calling cards and you’re ready for a fun party game

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This center is easy for the students to use and will help them build their number recognition and number sense. They work great for early finishers, are a great addition to math centers or can be used in small groups.

The student will set out each number gingerbread cookie. They will then sort the snowballs showing the numbers in different ways, tally marks, domino, fingers and ten frame, to the correct gingerbread cookie It comes in both color and black and white printing option.

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This center is easy for the students to use and will help them practice their beginning sounds. They work great for early finishers, are a great addition to literacy centers, or can be used in small groups.

The student will set out each gingerbread cookie. They will then sort the letter sweaters onto the correct gingerbread cookie It comes in both color and black and white.

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This center is easy for the students to use and will help them practice their addition to 10. They work great for early finishers, are a great addition to math centers, or can be used in small groups.

The student will set out each number gingerbread house They will choose a gift, solve the addition problem on it and give it to the correct number gingerbread house It comes in both color and black and white printing option.

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This center is easy for the students to use and will help them practice their middle sounds-CVC words. They work great for early finishers, are a great addition to literacy centers, or can be used in small groups.

The student will set out each gingerbread cookie. They will then sort the CVC word scarves onto the correct gingerbread cookie It comes in both color and black and white.

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-Print a black and white page that has all of the pieces to make the holiday wreath on it for each student and have them color and assemble the holiday wreath.

-Print each of the parts pages on the corresponding color paper accounting for how many students you have, and hand out the parts to the students to cut and assemble.

After the craft is assembled, the students will need a long piece of construction paper to glue on their holiday wreath and writing page of their choice. They look adorable displayed in the classroom!

There are 5 writing prompt pages included along with both a writing paper option along with regular a regular lined version.

I’ve also included an additional blank sheet in case the students need to staple an additional page for writing

-My favorite thing about Christmas is

-My favorite Christmas tradition is

-My favorite thing about the holiday season is

-Happy Holidays

-Merry Christmas

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This packet includes the following pages

-1 reindeer can, have, are plus cut and paste answer sheet.

-4 reindeer facts writing pages 2 pages are writing paper

-1 crack the code math sheet addition includes an answer key.

-1 reindeer color by code CVC words

-1-word search reviewing penguin vocabulary includes answer key

-1 let’s describe reindeer writing page

-2 Pages of reindeer vocabulary cards – black and white and color option

-3 Addition/subtraction math sheet – differentiated

-1 Greater or less than math sheet

-3 Pages of spinner addition – differentiated

-2 If I had a reindeer writing/drawing pages 1 page is writing paper

-2 If I was a reindeer I would writing/drawing pages 1 page is writing paper

-1 My reindeer book cover page

-2 ABC order reindeer words plus write a sentence using 2 of the words. 1 regular lines and one handwriting paper.

-All About Reindeer writing page

-1 Real or nonsense word sort

-1 Hundreds chart hunt

-1 reindeer count and graph

-1 Telling time page

-1 Set of 6 write the room cards -penguin vocabulary

-1 Writing sheet to use for write the room

-1 reindeer body parts color poster

-2 penguin body parts fill in the blank pages 1 write in the answer 1 cut and paste option

-6 page All About Reindeer emergent reader

-1 All about reindeer activity booklet craft using a piece of construction paper

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This no prep class holiday cookbook is a great way to build community in your classroom and turns into a great holiday gift to send home to your students and families. It also works great as a December family project for your classroom or as part of your instructional writing unit.

There are 2 cover page options. One that says Class Holiday Cookbook and one that says Our Class Cookbook so it can be used any time of the year.

There are several different page options to send home with your students to create your class cookbook. Choose which fits your class the best. I’ve included each page in a lined version along with a handwriting lined version.

After the recipes have been returned from the students, make copies and help the students create a book of their own to take home and share with their families. It makes a great parent gift for Christmas or even Mother’s Day.

If your school allows food, another extension activity would be to have the families make their favorite recipe with their child and send them in so everyone can try each other’s favorite food.

Here’s what’s included:

A parent letter – editable using PowerPoint

2 Cookbook cover options in color and in black and white

3 different recipe page options plus all come in lined version and handwriting paper version.

Extra lined paper pages to copy on the back of the recipe page if more room is needed.

Prep is easy… Just print and go! Such a great fun gift idea for your class families!

TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID…

Terese W. says, “This was perfect for completing our informational/instructional writing unit. The way the paper is set up allows for students to write either step-by-step directions or write it in a paragraph form. It perfectly aligned with the holidays as well and is going to be a great thing for my class to take home with them at winter break! ”

Kimberli Q. says, “We used this resource in our second grade heritage projects. Students chose a family recipe to include in their project, then wrote why the recipe was important to them and their family. It was perfect for our needs. Thank you!”

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These CVC board games are a fun and engaging way to practice CVC words.

These board games are a fun hands-on addition to your literacy center rotation, can be used in small groups, or can be sent home to play with family members.

They can be played with 1-4 players and you can play using a die or using the spinners that are included. All of the game boards are Christmas-themed.

Included is

10 board games

1 board game of short a words

1 board game short e words

1 board game short i words

1 board game short o words

1 board game short u words

5 board games of mixed CVC words

4 spinners

12 kid game pieces

Comes in both color and black and white printing options

If you use it as a center, laminating is suggested for longer use.

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These Christmas number board games are a fun way to build number recognition.

These board games are a fun and engaging addition to your math center rotation, used in small groups, or can be sent home to play with family members.

They can be played with 1-4 players and you can play using a die or using the spinners that are included. All of the game boards are Christmas

-themed.

Included is

10 board games

2 boards of numbers 1-5

2 boards of numbers 1-10

2 boards of teen numbers

2 boards of ’20s

2 boards of mixed numbers 1-30

4 spinners

12 kid game pieces

Comes in both color and black and white printing options

If you use it as a center, laminating is suggested for longer use.

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These color-by-code CVC word pages are a fun and engaging way to practice CVC words. They work great as morning work, small groups, individual work, centers, word work, and homework.

Included are 5 different Christmas-themed pictures for the students to color in by CVC word. There are 5 pages of each middle sound, a, e, i, o, u, and another 5 pages that are mixed. The student will look at the picture and find the corresponding word to color in. You can easily differentiate the pages for the students.

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These no-prep gingerbread bingo cards are perfect for class parties, a holiday party, a gingerbread unit, literacy night, as a whole class reward, on sub days or for Fun Fridays! They are also a great way to review vocabulary!

Included are 30 different bingo cards and a set of teacher calling cards.

Laminating the bingo cards and calling cards is suggested.

Prep is quick and easy… Just print the bingo cards, print and cut the calling cards and you’re ready for a fun party game!

TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID…

Tiffany A. says, “My students love playing Bingo. This game is so cute and was a fun way to end our gingerbread literacy unit!”

Amber W. says, “I love all of Primary Playground’s Bingo games and this was no exception! The clipart is adorable and I’m so thankful that there are 30 different game board options! Fun and simple”

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Get this as part of my Counting Mats Bundle and save big.

These counting mats are a fun hands-on way to practice numbers. The students will help gather the correct number of bells. They can then practice writing the number. Laminate the pages so they can be reused over and over with a dry erase marker.

These work great for math centers and during small groups.

You can use small bells, play dough mini erasers, or small puff balls from the craft section. I have also included a page of bell pieces both in color and black and white in case you’d like to use those.

Here’s what’s included:

Number 1-20 in full page size mats

Numbers 1-20 half page mats

Numbers 1-20 quarter page mats

All come in both color and black and white.

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There are several different page options to send home with your students to create your class cookbook. Choose which fits your class the best. I’ve included each page in a lined version along with a handwriting lined version.

After the recipes have been returned from the students, make copies and help the students create a book of their own to take home and share with their families. It makes a great parent gift.

If your school allows food, another extension activity would be to have the families make a batch of their cookie recipe with their child and send them in so everyone can try each others favorite cookies.

Included are:
A parent letter – editable using powerpoint
Cookbook cover in color and in black and white
3 different recipe page options plus all come in lined version and handwriting paper version.
Extra lined paper pages to copy on the back of the recipe page if more room is needed.

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These counting mats are a fun way to practice numbers. The students will help gather the correct number of stockings to hang by the fire. They can then practice writing the number. Laminate the pages so they can be reused over and over with a dry erase marker.

We used mini erasers found at Target. I have also included a page of printable stocking pieces both in color and black and white.

There are:
Number 1-20 in full page size mats
Numbers 1-20 half page mats
Numbers 1-20 quarter page mats
All come in both color and black and white.

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These counting mats are a fun way to practice numbers. The students will help gather the correct number of ornaments to decorate the tree. They can then practice writing the number. Laminate the pages so they can be reused over and over with a dry erase marker.

We used mini erasers found at Target and mini pom pom balls. I have also included a page of printable ornament pieces both in color and black and white.

There are:
Number 1-20 in full page size mats
Numbers 1-20 half page mats
Numbers 1-20 quarter page mats
All come in both color and black and white.

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These counting mats are a fun way to practice numbers. The students will help gather the correct number of gingerbread cookies on the tray. They can then practice writing the number. Laminate the pages so they can be reused over and over with a dry erase marker.

We used gingerbread cookies from Trader Joes, they have similar at Target or grocery store. Or you could use pom poms or gingerbread mini erasers. I have also included a page of printable gingerbread cookie pieces both in color and black and white.

There are:
Number 1-20 in full page size mats
Numbers 1-20 half page mats
Numbers 1-20 quarter page mats
All come in both color and black and white.

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Save big and buy this as part of my Number Bond Task Cards Bundle

These task cards are easy for the students to use and will help them build their understanding of the part-part whole concept, number recognition, and basic addition. Using the number bond task cards will reinforce the students’ understanding of these concepts. They work great for early finishers and are a great addition to math centers. The included recording sheet will keep the students accountable for their center time.

Included are 20 task cards, color and black and white option, recording sheet, a label for storage and printable manipulative.These cards work wonderfully with the small seasonal mini erasers available in the Target dollar section.

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This poinsettia craft is perfect for your holidays around the world unit, or during the month of December! They look beautiful hanging on the bulletin board or in the hallway!

What’s Included:

There are two different ways to make the poinsettia craftivity.

-Print a black and white page that has all of the pieces to make the poinsettia on it for each student and have them color and assemble the poinsettia.

-Print each of the parts pages on the corresponding color paper accounting for how many students you have, and hand out the parts to the students to cut and assemble.

After the craft is assembled, the students will need a long piece of construction paper to glue on their poinsettia and writing page of your choice. They look adorable displayed in the classroom!

There are 5 writing prompt pages included along with both a writing paper option along with regular a regular lined version.

I’ve also included an additional blank sheet in case the students need to staple an additional page for writing

-Poinsettias are

-Poinsettias Facts

-Poinsettias

-Las Posadas

-Las Posadas Facts

Prep is quick and easy…. and they look adorable displayed in the classroom or hallway!

TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID…

Sara R. says, “This is a super adorable craft to use with the story by Tomie dePola and the Legend of the Poinsettia. It was a lot of fun!”

Molly K says, “I’ve used this for the past 3 years! Always a hit! “

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Get this as part of my Counting Mats Bundle and save big.

These counting mats are a fun hands-on way to practice numbers. The students will help gather the correct number of candies. They can then practice writing the number. Laminate the pages so they can be reused over and over with a dry erase marker.

These work great for math centers and during small groups.

You can use play dough or small puff balls from the craft section. I have also included a page of candy pieces both in color and black and white in case you’d like to use those.

Here’s what’s included:

Number 1-20 in full page size mats

Numbers 1-20 half page mats

Numbers 1-20 quarter page mats

Printable candy pieces

All come in both color and black and white.

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