These no prep back to school cake walk cards are perfect to use during your class parties, back to school night or meet the teacher night. They make setting up your next game a breeze! They can be used for a donut walk, cake walk, cupcake walk, or book walk!

What is included:

It comes with 30 numbers, use as many as you need for your game. It also comes with small number cards to put into a basket so you can pull a number to win.

Laminating the bingo cards and winning numbers is suggested. You can attach them to the floor using painter’s tape or duct tape.

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

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These no-prepr beginning sounds mystery puzzles are a fun, hands-on way to practice initial sounds and build letter and sound recognition.

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

The students will match the puzzle piece letters to the matching beginning sound to solve the mystery picture.

What’s included:

Included are 10 mystery puzzles. Each of the puzzles is everyday themed that can be used any time of the year.

The puzzles come in both color and black-and-white printing options

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

Prep is quick and easy… Just print the beginning sounds page, and cut out the puzzle pieces and you’re ready for a fun beginning sounds activity!

TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID…

Susan R. says, “This is a great resource for beginning sounds! My students really enjoyed this activity!”

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These camping day centers are such a fun addition to your end-of-the-year camping day or camping week theme, camping reading day, or summer school! Your students will have such a fun time rotating between the seven center activities that are included!

What’s Included:

There are 7 center rotations included. There are also table tents for each activity.

1. A-Z Camping Scavenger Hunt Write the Room – Tape the picture cards around the room. The students will find them all and write each word A-Z.

2. Campsite Map Making – The students will get to design/draw and label their own campsite.

3. Make A Snack – The students will create a s’more snack. If you have a microwave available, help the students melt a marshmallow and chocolate for a few seconds and top it with another graham cracker. Or make a s’more snack mix. Add some chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, and a graham cereal to a snack bag

4. Marshmallow Measurement – The students will use marshmallow to measure the different items using non-standard measurement.

5. Make A Craft – The students will make a s’more craft.

6. Camping Dough Mats – The students will create camping shapes using Play-Doh to help build fine motor skills.

7. Make A Campfire Hat – The students will create a hat to wear around the campfire. At the end of the day, have the students gather around a campfire and practice singing some campfire songs together.

Extra supplies that you will need.

Playdoh, items for a s’more snack, and a bag of mini marshmallows for the math measurements.

Prep is quick and easy for the activities! Your students will have such a fun and memorable camping day in the classroom!

TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID…..

Sarah B. says, “So much fun for our end of the year camping day celebration! So many options and perfect activities for a celebration of all my students’ hard work and growth!”

Typeoneteacher says, “Loved this resource to quickly and easily plan for our themed camp day. I love the variety of options and straightforward centers. My students were engaged for each center!”

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These circus bingo cards are perfect for small groups, literacy centers, class parties, as a whole class reward, or family literacy nights.

They would be a fun addition to your end of the school year party too!

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

Laminating the bingo cards and calling cards is suggested.

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These no prep color by code CVC word pages are a fun and engaging way to practice CVC words. 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 5 different mystery ocean-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 with a total of 30 pages. 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.

TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID…

Hilary H. says, “I used this for summer school and my students loved it! Thank you for creating a fun way to review cvc words.”

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Laminating is recommended to help them last. You can attach them to the floor using painter’s tape or duct tape.

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These no-prep summer CVC words board games are a fun, hands-on way to practice CVC words and build middle sound recognition.

These board games are a fun and engaging addition to your literacy center rotation, used in small groups, or can be sent home to play with family members. You can easily differentiate the game too!

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 summer-themed.

What’s included:

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.

Prep is quick and easy… Just print the game boards and you’re ready for a fun summer CVC words activity!

TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID…..

Beth W. says, “My students love your board games. This one is prepped and ready for the end of the school year. I know they will love it too”

Mandi M. says, “I copied these games and sent them home with my student for summer practice! Parents were appreciative!”

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There are 3 different options included.

3 different color cover page options include:

-Happy Teacher Appreciation Day – A gift from our class

-Happy Teacher Appreciation Day kids- Here are some of the things we love about you

-Happy Teacher Appreciation Day flowers- Here are some of the things we love about you

Student page options include:

-Teacher Appreciation

-Student writes in why they think they’re a great teacher and draws a picture.

-Student writes in what they think they should do today and draws a picture.

-Student writes in what they love most about them and draws in a picture.

-Student writes in why they think they’re a great teacher with pictures of a male teacher and 3 students and the other page with a female teacher reading to class to color in.

The second writing option is what we love most about you is,

There is a female and a male version included!

Hole-punch them and bind them to make the cutest appreciation gift from the class!

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There are 3 different options included.

3 different color cover page options include:

-Happy School Social Worker Week- A gift for our school social worker.

-Happy School Social Worker Week- We love our school social worker.

-Happy School Social Worker Appreciation Day – Thank you for all that you do for our school.

-Happy School Social Worker Appreciation Day – Here are some of the things we love about you.

Student page options include:

-School Social Worker Appreciation

-Student writes in why they think they’re a great school social worker and draws a picture.

-Student writes in what they think they should do today and draws a picture.

-Student writes in what they love most about them and draws in a picture.

-Student writes in why they think they’re a great school social worker with pictures of kids for the class to color in.

The second writing option is what we love most about you is,

Hole-punch them and bind them to make the cutest appreciation gift from the class!

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There are 3 different options included.

3 different color cover page options include:

– Nacho Average Custodian- A Gift from the class

– Nacho Average Custodian- Here are some things we love about you.

– Happy Custodian Day- Here are some things we love about you.

.-Taco ‘Bout an Awesome Custodian Here are some things we love about you.

-Student writes in why they think they’re a great school custodian with pictures of a cleaning closet for the class to color in.

The second writing option is what we love most about you is,

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There are 3 different options included.

3 different color cover page options include:

-Happy Custodian Appreciation Day- A gift from our class

-Happy Custodian Appreciation Day- Here are some of the things we love about you.

-Happy Birthday To Our Custodian – Here are some of the things we love about you.

Student page options include:

-Custodian Appreciation Day

-Student writes in why they think they’re a great school custodian and draws a picture.

-Student writes in what they think they should do today and draws a picture.

-Student writes in what they love most about them and draws in a picture.

-Happy Birthday

-Student writes what they think they should do today and draws a picture.

-Student writes in what they love most about them and draws in a picture.

-Student writes in why they think they’re a great school custodian with pictures of a cleaning closet for the class to color in.

The second writing option is what we love most about you is,

Hole-punch them and bind them to make the cutest appreciation gift from the class!

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4 different color cover page options include:

– Nacho Average Counselor – A Gift from the class

– Nacho Average Counselor- Here are some things we love about you.

– Happy Counselor Appreciation Day – Here are some things we love about you.

.-Taco ‘Bout an Awesome Counselor Here are some things we love about you.

Student page options include:

-Counselor Appreciation Day

-Student writes in why they think they’re a great counselor and draws a picture.

-Student writes in what they think they should do today and draws a picture.

-Student writes in what they love most about them and draws in a picture.

-Student writes in why they think they’re a great counselor with a picture of some students to color in.

The second writing option is what we love most about you is,.

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8 different color cover page options include:

-Happy Volunteer Appreciation Day- A gift from our class – plant

-Happy Volunteer Recognition Day- A gift from our class – plant

-Happy Volunteer Appreciation Day- A gift from our class – flowers

-Happy Volunteer Recognition Day- A gift from our class – flowers

-Happy Volunteer Appreciation Day- Here’s all of the things we love about you – plant

-Happy Volunteer Recognition Day- Here’s all of the things we love about you – plant

-Happy Volunteer Appreciation Day- Here’s all of the things we love about you – flowers

-Happy Volunteer Recognition Day- Here’s all of the things we love about you – flowers

Student page options include:

-Volunteer Appreciation Day

-Student writes in why they think they’re a great volunteer and draws a picture.

-Student writes in what they think they should do today and draws a picture.

-Student writes in what they love most about them and draws in a picture.

-Student writes in what they’re thankful for

-Student writes in why they think they’re a great volunteer with a picture of some friends for the students to color in.

The second writing option is what we love most about you is,

Hole-punch them and bind them to make the cutest appreciation gift from the class!

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5 different color cover page options include:

-Thanks for being such an AWESOME volunteer.

-Thanks for being such an AMAZING volunteer.

-Thank you for volunteering. -We couldn’t do it without you.

-Happy Volunteer Appreciation Day – A gift from our class.

-Happy Volunteer Recognition Day – A gift from our class.

Student page options include:

-Volunteer Appreciation Day

-Student writes in why they think they’re a great volunteer and draws a picture.

-Student writes in what they think they should do today and draws a picture.

-Student writes in what they love most about them and draws in a picture.

-Student writes in what they’re thankful for

-Student writes in why they think they’re a great volunteer with a picture of some friends for the students to color in.

The second writing option is what we love most about you is,

Hole-punch them and bind them to make the cutest appreciation gift from the class!

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There are 3 different options included.

3 different color cover page options include:

– Nacho Average Paraprofessional – A Gift from the class

– Nacho Average Paraprofessional – Here are some things we love about you.

– Happy Paraprofessional Day- Here are some things we love about you.

.-Taco ‘Bout an Awesome Paraprofessional Here are some things we love about you.

Student page options include:

-Paraprofessional Appreciation

-Student writes in why they think they’re a great paraprofessional and draws a picture.

-Student writes in what they think they should do today and draws a picture.

-Student writes in what they love most about them and draws in a picture.

-Student writes in why they think they’re a great paraprofessional with a picture of some students to color in.

The second writing option is what we love most about you is,

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What’s included:

6 different color cover page option include:

– Nacho Average Administrative Professional – A Gift from the class

– Nacho Average Administrative Professional – Here are some things we love about you.

– Nacho Average Secretary- A Gift from the class

– Nacho Average Secretary – Here are some things we love about you.

– Happy Administrative Professional – Here are some things we love about you.

.-Taco ‘Bout an Awesome Administrative Professional Here are some things we love about you.

Student page option include:

-Administrative Assistant Appreciation Day

-Student writes in why they think they’re a great administrative professional and draws a picture.

-Student writes in what they think they should do today and draws a picture.

-Student writes in what we love most about them and draws in a picture.

-Student writes in why they think they’re a great administrative professional with a picture of some students to color in.

The second writing option is what we love most about you is,.

Hole punch them and bind them to make the cutest gift from the class!

Such an easy gift idea to show your secretary how much they are appreciated!

TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID…

Allison F. says, “We used this product to make a book for our secretary. It was so cute and sweet and easy to put together. Thank you!!”

Kaitlyn K. says “My students love creating these for our office staff. IT was the first writing of the year where i say them excited, engaged and really trying their hardest.”

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What’s included:

4 different color cover page option include: All options are available in secretary option too.

-Happy Administrative Professionals’ Day – A gift from our class – flowers

-Happy Administrative Professionals’ Day – Here are some of the things we love about you – flowers

-Happy Administrative Professionals’ Day – Here are some of the things we love about you – girl with heart

-Happy Administrative Professionals Day- Here is all of the things we love about you – boy with heart

Student page option include:

-Administrative Professionals’ Day

-Thank You!

-Student writes in why they think they’re a great administrative professional and draws a picture.

-Student writes in what they think they should do today and draws a picture.

-Student writes in what we love most about them and draws in a picture.

-Student writes in what they’re thankful for

-Student writes in why they think they’re a great administrative professional with a picture of some friends for the students to color in.

Second writing option is what we love most about you is,

Hole punch them and bind them to make the cutest appreciation gift from the class!

Such an easy gift idea to show your secretary how much they are appreciated!

TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID…

Lisa D. says, “This was such a cute activity to acknowledge Administrative Assistant’s Day. The materials were easy to print. My students enjoyed writing a special message to our administrative assistants.”

Cassie P. says, “Our secretaries loved the book we were able to put together with this resource. So much fun!”

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There are 3 different options included. All options are available in vice principal and assistant principal.

3 different color cover page option include:

-Happy Vice Principal Appreciation Day

-Happy Vice Principal Appreciation Week

-Happy Birthday To Our Vice Principal

Student page options include:

-Vice Principal Appreciation

-Student writes in why they think they’re a great vice principal and draws a picture.

-Student writes in what they think they should do today and draws a picture.

-Student writes in what they love most about them and draws in a picture.

-Student writes in why they think they’re a great vice principal with pictures of a male teacher and 3 students and the other page with a female teacher and 2 students to color in.

The second writing option is what we love most about you is,.

-Happy Birthday

-Student writes in why they think they’re a great vice principal and draws a picture.

-Student writes in what they think they should do today and draws a picture.

-Student writes in what they love most about them and draws in a picture.

There is a female and a male version included!

Hole-punch them and bind them to make the cutest appreciation or birthday gift from the class!

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There are 3 different options included.

3 different color cover page options include:

– Nacho Average Volunteer – A Gift from the class

– Nacho Average Volunteer – Here are some things we love about you.

– Happy Volunteer Day- Here are some things we love about you.

.-Taco ‘Bout an Awesome Volunteer Here are some things we love about you.

Student page options include:

-Volunteer Appreciation

-Student writes in why they think they’re a great volunteer and draws a picture.

-Student writes in what they think they should do today and draws a picture.

-Student writes in what they love most about them and draws in a picture.

-Student writes in why they think they’re a great volunteer with a picture of some students to color in.

The second writing option is what we love most about you is,

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3 different color cover page options include:

– Nacho Average Student Teacher- A Gift from the class

– Nacho Average Student Teacher– Here are some things we love about you.

.-Taco ‘Bout an Awesome Student Teacher– Here are some things we love about you.

Student page options include:

-We will miss you!

-Student writes in why they think they’re a great teacher and draws a picture.

-Student writes in what they think they should do today and draws a picture.

The student writes in why they think they will be a great teacher.

-Student writes in what they love most about them and draws in a picture.

-Student writes in why they think they’re a great teacher with a picture of some students and a student teacher to color in. – comes in male and female option

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3 different color cover page options include:

– Nacho Average Teachers Aide- A Gift from the class

– Nacho Average Teachers Aide- Here are some things we love about you.

.-Taco ‘Bout an Awesome Teachers Aide- Here are some things we love about you.

Student page options include:

-Teachers Aide Appreciation Day

-Student writes in why they think they’re a great teacher’s aide and draws a picture.

-Student writes what they think they should do today and draws a picture.

-Student writes in what they love most about them and draws in a picture.

-Student writes in why they think they’re a great teacher’s aide with a picture of some students and a teacher’s aide to color in. – comes in male and female option

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2 different color cover page options include:

-Student Teacher Advice Book From The Class

-You’re Going To Be A Great Teacher -Here’s some advice from our class.

-You’re Going To Be A Great Teacher- Here’s a snapshot of some of the things we love about you.

Student page options include:

We will miss you

-I think you are great because

-I think you should

-My advice for you is

-I think you are great! Today you should

-You will be a great teacher because

-What we love most about you is

-Student writes in why they think they’re a great student teacher with a picture of some friends and a student teacher. Both male and female options are available.

The second writing option is what we love most about you is,

-Third writing option is my advice for you is.

Hole-punch them and bind them to make the cutest appreciation gift from the class!

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

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 Mother’s Day, loved ones, 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.

What’s Included:

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.

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

TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID…..

Parker Pie Designs said, “This made a great Mother’s Day gift! ”

The Firstie Flamingo said, “This was a fun addition to our Mother’s Day gifts!”

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This no-prep class Mother’s Day 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 works great as a May family project for your classroom.

There are 2 cover page options. One that says Our Class Mother’s Day 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 gift for 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.

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 versions and handwriting paper versions.

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…..

Julia D. says, “This was great for me to gather recipes for our classroom cookbook. The kids had so much fun piutting this together and reading each other’s work. ”

Ashley G. says, “Every year we make a Family Day cookbook with recipes from our home. It is so sweet to see the students favorite recipes and how they think they are created. Parents get a kick out of it and I hope it is something they treasure for years to come. “

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