Fall Math and Literacy Centers for K-2 + Free Activities
Bring fall into math and literacy rotations with 24 hands-on centers for kindergarten, first grade, and second grade—plus free K–2 sample activities to try.
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Kindergarten
Pre-K and Kindergarten teaching ideas and resources for math, literacy, and the everyday classroom.
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Making Guided Math Work: A Practical Guide to Math Workshop
What is Guided Math? Guided Math is a flexible framework or structure that allows teachers to deliver targeted, differentiated instruction through small groups while the rest of the class engages…
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Daily Math and Daily Language Spiral Review For K-3 Morning Work
Daily math and daily language spiral review is one of the most effective ways to strengthen skill retention in Kindergarten, First, Second, and Third Grade. Instead of isolated worksheets or…
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Independent Literacy Stations: Simple K–5 Routines
Independent Literacy Stations: Simple K–5 Routines That Work It can be a challenge to find meaningful work students can manage independently while you meet with a small group. The activities…
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Monthly Math and Literacy Printable Practice Pages for K–2 Classrooms
If you’ve ever found yourself scrambling for seasonal worksheets the night before a new month begins, you are not alone. Primary teachers need consistent math and literacy reinforcement every single…
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Number Representations: Building Meaningful Math Connections
Representing numbers in different ways helps students connect what they can build, draw, say, and write. A collection of counters, a ten frame, and an equation can tell the same…
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Math Journal Learning Log | K–2 Independent Math Station
Math Journals and Learning Logs in K–2 Grades 3-5 math journals post and freebies HERE. One of the most powerful routines you can add to your math workshop is a…
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Our Class is a Family Activities for Back to School
Back-to-school season is full of fresh starts, new routines, and so many little moments that help students feel safe, seen, and connected. One of my favorite ways to begin building…
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First Week of School Activities for Classroom Community and Routines
First Week of School Activities for K–5 Classrooms During the first week of school, I want activities that do more than keep students busy. I want them to help us…
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Total Math Curriculum
Total Math is a curriculum grounded in current and time-tested math research utilizing evidence-based methods and instructional practices. The Total Math Classroom The total math classroom provides the framework to…
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Partner Pairing Cards and Grouping Tools for Cooperative Learning
Cooperative learning gives students meaningful opportunities to talk, listen, share ideas, and solve problems together. However, forming new groups can take more time than the activity itself if students are…
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January Practice Pages for Math and Literacy
January brings a fresh start, and these winter-themed practice pages help students ease back into routines with consistent skill work they can complete independently. This January collection provides print-and-go math…
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