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Welcome to the blog! Here I share ideas that have worked well in my classroom in the past and answer some of my most frequently asked questions! Get lots of lesson and centre ideas and pick up some freebies too while you’re here!

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10+ Anytime Alphabet Centres

Lots of Freebies for the Beginning of the Year!

Classroom Reveal 2017

Organization Ideas for the Kindergarten Classroom

3 Real-Life Tips for Staying Sane Over Summer Break with a 4 and 7 Year Old (with a FREE Before Screen Time Checklist!)

Hi there! It’s summer break! But when you have school aged kids (who refuse to go to camp🤪) you might be googling “tips for…
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Low-Prep, High-Fun! 14 Hands-On Summer Themed Centers for Kindergarten (with 3 Freebies!)

As the school year winds down and the excitement of summer builds, keeping your kindergarteners engaged can be a challenge—but maintaining a consistent routine…
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Mother’s Day Crafts and Gift Ideas for the Classroom: Easy & Cheap Projects for Young Learners (with Freebies!)

Mother’s Day is a wonderful opportunity to show appreciation and love for all the amazing moms (and mother figures) out there. As educators (and…
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15+ Fun & Engaging CVC Centres for Kindergarten (with a FREE CVC Puzzle!)

Looking for fresh, low-prep CVC centres for Kindergarten classrooms? I’ve gathered 16 fun and engaging activities that my students (and my own kids!) absolutely…
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Earth Day Activities for Kindergarten: Engaging, Educational, and Eco-Friendly Lessons & Centres

Nurturing a Love for the Earth from the Start Earth Day isn’t just a calendar event—it’s a powerful teaching moment for Kindergarteners to explore…
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14 Easter Centers for Kindergarten (with 2 Freebies!)

Do your kiddos LOVE Easter as much as mine? Easter manipulatives make it super easy to make hands-on Easter centers that support fine motor,…
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