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  • This year was sweet pineapple craft

    This Year Was Sweet End of the Year Craft

    May Family Homework is pretty sweet!  Learn more about this end of the year craft and writing activity perfect for kindergarten, first grade, and second grade. What is Family Homework? If you’re new here, welcome!  Let me tell you about family homework in a nutshell.  Each month during the school year, I send home a […]

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  • End of the Year Memory Flip Books

    How to Create End of the Year Memory Books

    Summer is weeks away!  My son told me this morning he is down to 27 days.  You might be counting down the days with your students, too.  These final weeks of the year can be challenging and keeping students engaged in learning may seem nearly impossible.  Who can blame them?  When the sun is shining, […]

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  • 7 End of the Year Ideas for Kindergarten

    It’s almost May, and the school year is winding down.  If you’re like most teachers I know, you’re counting down the days until summer vacation.  It can be challenging to keep students engaged this time of year, so why not incorporate some fun into your learning during the last full month of school?!  In this […]

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  • April Family Homework is EGG-cellent

    April Family Homework has just been posted, and you’re going to love it.  If you’re new around here, family homework is a must-do in my kindergarten classroom.  Each month, I send home a fun homework assignment that students complete with their grownups.  When the kids bring it back, you have an instant bulletin board for […]

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  • 3d tulips bulletin board

    3D Tulips Craft and Bulletin Board

    T You know that I love a good craft and bulletin board display, and this post is all about one of my absolute favorites!  This 3D tulips craft, writing, and bulletin board is the perfect activity for the first day of spring.   3D Tulips Craft Here’s what’s included in this spring resource differentiated for students […]

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  • How to Plan a Kindergarten Graduation

    Congratulations!  The fourth quarter is approaching, and you’re almost in the home stretch!  You might be starting to think about planning your kindergarten (or preschool) graduation or end of the year celebration.  If the thought of this seems overwhelming, I’m here to help.  In this post, I’ll share my personal tips for how to plan […]

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