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Bugs, Bugs, Bugs - All About Ants!

Bugs, Bugs, Bugs - All About Ants!

Photo Source: Peace, Love and Kindergarten Add excitement to your insect un...

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Narrative Writing Anchor Chart FREEbies

Narrative Writing Anchor Chart FREEbies

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Tunnel Books - Art Idea for Upper Grades

Tunnel Books - Art Idea for Upper Grades

Photo Source: Teach Kids Art We came across this wonderful art lesson over ...

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"Life in a Snow Globe" Winter Writing Craftivity & Display!

"Life in a Snow Globe" Winter Writing Craftivit...

Photo Source: Lessons with Laughter We love pairing writing activities with...

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Fall Picture Writing Prompt FREEbies

Fall Picture Writing Prompt FREEbies

Photo Source: Primary Inspiration Add a little fall flair to your literacy ...

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3 Cute Apple-Themed Ideas for Fall!

3 Cute Apple-Themed Ideas for Fall!

Photo Source: First Grader...At Last! Kick off your apple unit this fall wi...

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Writing FREEbies for Fall!

Writing FREEbies for Fall!

Photo Source: Fun in First If you're anything like me, you couldn't be more...

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Colorful Back-to-School Diversity Lesson!

Colorful Back-to-School Diversity Lesson!

Photo Source: The Bubbly Blonde MLK Day is often when we talk about diversi...

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Activity Ideas for a Mo Willems Author Study

Activity Ideas for a Mo Willems Author Study

Photo Source: First Grader...at Last!! If you find yourself at the end of t...

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Insect Craftivity with Eric Carle's "The Grouchy Ladybug"

Insect Craftivity with Eric Carle's "The Grouch...

Photo Source: Finally in First If you're looking for a cute activity to add...

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"I Can Make the Earth Glitter..." Writing Prompt FREEbie for Earth Day

"I Can Make the Earth Glitter..." Writing Promp...

Photo Source: Welcome to Room 36! Incorporate Earth Day into your literacy ...

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Springtime Lapbook Idea for Preschool

Springtime Lapbook Idea for Preschool

Photo Source: Rockabye Butterfly Can you believe it? Spring has finally ar...

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"The Story of..." FREE Student Writing Booklet

"The Story of..." FREE Student Writing Booklet

Photo Source: Step Into Second Grade Integrate grammar practice and a littl...

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Simple Math and Writing Ideas for Spring with FREE Printables

Simple Math and Writing Ideas for Spring with F...

Photo Source: The Hands-On Teacher in First If you're looking for a few sim...

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How to Plan a Leprechaun Visit!

How to Plan a Leprechaun Visit!

Photo Source: Herding Kats in Kindergarten St. Patrick's Day is a perfect o...

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St. Patrick's Day Rainbow Craftivity with FREE Writing Prompt Worksheets

St. Patrick's Day Rainbow Craftivity with FREE ...

Photo Source: The Bubbly Blonde St. Patrick's Day festivities would not be ...

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St. Patrick's Day Fraction Leprechaun FREEbie, with Bonus Writing Worksheet

St. Patrick's Day Fraction Leprechaun FREEbie, ...

Photo Source: Growing Firsties Looking for a way to incorporate St. Patrick...

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Creative Writing & Addition Practice for St. Patrick's Day - with FREE Printables!

Creative Writing & Addition Practice for St. Pa...

Photo Source: Fabulous in First It's hard to believe Valentine's Day has co...

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FREE Printable Writing Paper!

FREE Printable Writing Paper!

Perfect for your writing center or class work, these free writing paper prin...

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If Santa Got Stuck... Christmas Writing Activity

If Santa Got Stuck... Christmas Writing Activity

Your kiddos are sure to have a blast with this creative writing prompt - ima...

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"How To Get On The NICE List" Christmas Writing Activity

"How To Get On The NICE List" Christmas Writing...

This activity is pretty self-explanatory! If you're looking for a fun way to...

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Hang On To Your Mittens! - Winter Bulletin Board

Hang On To Your Mittens! - Winter Bulletin Boar...

Here's another cute mitten themed bulletin board that would make an excellen...

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3 Winter Themed Graphing Activities

3 Winter Themed Graphing Activities

Looking for some fun winter themed graphing activities to do as a class? Here...

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Writing Center - Using Individual Writing Folders

Writing Center - Using Individual Writing Folders

Photo Source: castlesandcrayons.blogspot.com While there will always be que...

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"Who Wants To Be The Easter Bunny?" & Other Fun Easter Writing Prompts!

"Who Wants To Be The Easter Bunny?" & Other Fun...

The Easter holiday provides a fun opportunity for creative writing! Easter eg...

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10 Great Prompts - St. Patrick's Day Writing Fun!

10 Great Prompts - St. Patrick's Day Writing Fun!

The St. Patrick's Day holiday offers some fun opportunities for providing you...

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Horton Hears a Who

Horton Hears a Who

Can you believe that it’s almost March?! March is one of our favorite months ...

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The Lorax

The Lorax

Can you believe that it’s almost March?! March is one of our favorite months ...

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All About Penguins - Winter Mini Writing Unit

All About Penguins - Winter Mini Writing Unit

Photo Source: theteacherwife.blogspot.com Lindsey, first grade teacher and ...

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DIY Christmas Storybooks + Free Printable Story Starters!

DIY Christmas Storybooks + FREE Printable Story...

Photo Source: imaginationsoup.net How cute are these homemade Christmas sto...

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Election Unit - "Why I Should Be President..." Writing Center Craftivity

Election Unit - "Why I Should Be President..." ...

{Politics can be a touchy subject no matter where you go, but it's especially...

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Halloween Fun - Monster Labeling & Writing!

Halloween Fun - Monster Labeling & Writing!

Photo Source: www.pocketfullofkinders.blogspot.com How cute are these Frank...

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"If I Were A Pirate..." and Other Pirate Writing Prompts!

"If I Were A Pirate..." and Other Pirate Writin...

Photo Source: fun-n-first.blogspot.com We hit the mother load of pirate wri...

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School Supplies Writing Helper

School Supplies Writing Helper

Photo Source: www.peaceloveandfirstgrade.blogspot.com It is almost official...

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Summer Olympics - Biographies, List Poems, & More!

Summer Olympics - Biographies, List Poems, & More!

Photo Source: mrswilliamsonskinders.blogspot.com We just adore this Summer ...

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Writing Center Activity - Sticker Stories

Writing Center Activity - Sticker Stories

Photo Source: castlesandcrayons.blogspot.com Along with stamps and photos, ...

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Story Starters - Using Story Bags in the Writing Center

Story Starters - Using Story Bags in the Writin...

Photo Source: apartmenttherapy.com | Jackie Boucher While it's very likely ...

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