Fun in PreK-1 & Kinder

A lot of new back to school books hit the shelves this year! Welcome to my latest back to school book reviews… and even more free booktivities… and another chance to win the title of your choice! Want to win one of these great books for your classroom? Like and leave a comment on my Facebook Page Post! One random winner will be chosen on Wednesday, September 4th. Let’s start with the book on the top of everyone’s list this year... The Pigeon HAS to Go to School! By Mo Willems Pigeon is not on board with this ABC and 123 thing… but his hesitation melts away when he finds out school busses are involved! :) Pigeon’s latest adventure is sure to delight both old and new fans. Help Pigeon get to school with this fun path game freebie! 4 different ways to play, including: addition/subtraction practice, number recognition and subitizing! Pirates Don’t Go to Kindergarten! By Lisa Robinson Pigeon isn’t the only one reluctant to go to school. This preschool pirate...

I can't believe I'm back and posting somewhat regularly!  (We'll see for how long...) Totally missed my Bloggiversary AND my birthday though.  Sorry guys!  BUT I can promise a good long post with some fun ideas and freebies ahead.  :) Here's what we've been up to in Kinder Krazy Week Before Thanksgiving Land... Turkey Hand Prints and Picture Frame Gifts Aren't these adorable?!  And they were super easy to make.  I picked up the unfinished wooden frames at Michael's for only $1 (I also saw Walmart has some).  The buttons were ridiculously expensive though.  Why are buttons so expensive?!?! Pilgrim Craftivity I can't believe how many craftivities we completed this week!  I go back and forth with these things.  On the one hand I'd rather we be making something authentic, like a class book.  On the other hand I need cute things for our hallway.  Hence these paper plate pilgrim cutie pies (which ...

Saturday is here and Christmas Break has begun!  Well, in my case it's a 4 day weekend, but I'll take it.  I confess I am very jealous of my peers right now that get a two week break.  But I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas and a good break, and I can't wait to see the exciting stuff you create!  :) What a busy week it has been!  Between practicing for the Holiday Song Program, doing the Holiday Song Program, recovering from the Holiday Song Program, I'm not sure how we accomplished anything at all!  But accomplish we did, and largely thanks to you, my wonderful fellow blogger teachers!  I am so thankful for the great resources you make and share, they were a lifesaver this week for sure!  Here's a look at our week of Holiday Customs Around the World: Art Snowflake Craft Stick Ornaments (Parent Gift) These turned out so great!  I poured some craft (tacky) glue a bowl and they used Q-tips to place glue onto their ge...