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Fall Activities
Capture the essence of autumn with fall activities that bring the season into your classroom. This collection includes leaf-themed art, harvest science experiments, and seasonal storytelling. By integrating these activities into your teaching, you can connect students with nature and make learning relevant to the changing world around them.
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Watercolor Backgrounds – 10 Designs for Teaching Materials and Crafts
Common Core, Creative Arts, Holiday & Seasonal, Seasons, Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter, Resources for Teachers, Montessori, Homeschool Templates, Homeschool Curriculum, Activities, Classroom Decor, Bulletin Boards, Posters, Teacher Tools, Word Walls, Banners, Door Decor, Presentations, Crafts
Watercolor Backgrounds – 10 Designs for Teaching Materials and Creative Projects (A4 Format) PNG + PDF Over the years, I’ve realized how much a soft and thoughtfully chosen background can influence the overall tone of a worksheet, project, or presentation. Especially when working with younger learners—or just trying to break away from the usual black-and-white documents—a watercolor-style background can make materials feel calmer, more inviting, and a little more special. This set includes 10 hand-designed watercolor backgrounds , all created by me in Procreate. They’re simple, versatile, and gentle in color, making them easy to combine with your own content—whether you're designing a worksheet, setting up a presentation, or putting together printable materials like task cards or signs. Each background comes in two formats : – PNG (with transparent or clean edges – ideal for digital work) – PDF (quick and ready to print) What you can use them for: – Designing worksheets or templates for student work – Presentation slides (PowerPoint, Keynote, Canva...) – Game cards or instruction sets – Greeting cards or classroom posters – Backdrops for reflection or writing pages – And much more I’ve personally used them for everything from laminated instructions at learning centers to cover pages for student portfolios. The soft watercolor look adds warmth without being distracting—and pairs well with both playful and more serious content. Usage notes: These backgrounds are available for private and classroom use , and you may also use them commercially within the educational field (e.g. in your own teaching materials), as long as your own content is clearly visible and credit is given (by naming me as the creator or linking to my store). Please don’t resell or distribute the files as standalone images. Have fun using these designs to give your materials a personal and creative touch. – Heike from @Lernfitness Did You Know? I teach with a certified therapy dog, and together we create a positive and welcoming learning environment. 🐶
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Tags Custom Classroom Materials, Classroom Management, Wallpaper, Background, TIFF, Classroom Decorations, Decorative Elements, Craft Project, Creative Projects, Crafts
Fall Addition Math Station or Center
Holiday & Seasonal, Seasons, Fall, Math, Addition and Subtraction, Addition, Preschool, Grade 1, Centers, Activities
This autumn addition math station or center makes the perfect hands on math activity for kindergartners and first graders to practice addition facts for sums up to 20 using number bonds, tens frames, number lines or number sentences to solve each addition equation using objects as counters. What is Included: Addition Task Cards for sums up to 20 Number Bond Addition Mat Number Sentence Addition Mat Tens Frames Addition Mat Addition Mat with Tens and Ones Number Line Addition Mat up to 10 Number Line Addition Mat up to 20 Optional recording sheet How to Use: To use this fall addition math station, the teacher will choose an addition mat for students to use while solving each addition problem. With the wide variety of addition mats available, the teacher can easily choose one that aligns with the math lesson they are teaching or pair mats for students who need help with various addition strategies. Counters should be provided to assist those students who need extra help with solving each addition equation. Students will take one math fact card at a time and solve it using the counters on their math mat. If the teacher wishes for a written assignment to grade, there is an optional recording sheet for students to record the addition facts they solved. There are a variety of counters that can be used to solve these problems. The teacher can add corn kernels, mini erasers, or other small manipulatives to use as counters. The cards and counters can be easily stored in the same box for an easy to set up, clean up and store math station. When to Use: Math Center - The cards and counters can be placed inside a math center for students to complete. Morning Tub or Baskets - This activity can be added to a morning bin for students to work on while classmates arrive to class. Small Group Activity - The teacher can target addition strategies to select students in small group settings to better assist each child in learning to add. Skills Assessed: Addition using number bonds, tens frames, and number lines. Addition facts up to 20 Addition with objects
Author The Connett Connection
Tags Tens Frames, Number Lines, Number Bonds, Addition Centers, Math Stations, Addition With Objects, Fall Addition, Autumn Addition
Fall Crowns / Hats Craft Acitivity for Preschool and Kindergart
Fall, Seasons, Holiday & Seasonal, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Crafts, Activities
First Day of Fall Hats are Engaging Activity and a quick and easy way to celebrate the first day of Fall. Print the hats on white paper or colored paper. Students can color the crowns with markers, paint sticks, or crayons. Have a great Fall! Included 12 Hats: First Day of Fall First Day of Autumn Hello Fall Hello Autumn Fall is Back Autumn is Back Happy Fall Happy Autumn Fall Autumn Maple Leaves Crown "Happy Fall" Maple Leaves Crown "Happy Autumn" Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary classroom crafts during the autumn season . Fun and engaging first day of fall activities that double as a creative coloring craft . Great for September morning work , fine motor skills practice , and seasonal bulletin board displays . Includes a variety of fall printable crowns and autumn headband templates for students to wear home. Ideal no-prep autumn worksheets for teachers looking for a quick first week of fall celebration .
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Tags Fall Hats, Fall Crowns, Fall Headbands, Autumn Hats, Autumn Crowns, Autumn Headbands, Fall Crafts, Autumn Crafts, Fall Kindergarten, Fall Preschool
Apple Counting Syllables Sorting Activity
Holiday & Seasonal, ELA, Seasons, Fall, Language Development, Pre-Reading, Phonics, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Activities
Apple Counting Syllables Sorting Activity Students develop phonological awareness by counting syllables and sorting words in this engaging apple-themed activity. With four sorting mats for 1-4 syllables and 36 apple picture cards to categorize, this resource provides multisensory syllable practice for individual, small group, or whole class instruction. To use: Place mats on table/floor and have students independently or collaboratively sort apple cards by syllable count. These can also be made into a file folder game or baking tray activity with magnets. Use for morning tubs, literacy centers , or targeted skill intervention. Bold images, simple directions, and self-checking ability allow diverse learners to build confidence recognizing and manipulating syllable units. This fun, hands-on tool supplements core literacy instruction for preschool through 1st grade. Easy setup/storage in a task box.
Author The Connett Connection
Tags Hands-on Literacy Center, Apple, Apple Syllables, Fall Syllables, Autumn Syllables, Counting Syllables, How Many Syllables
No Prep Fall Farm Harvest Bingo | Autumn Pumpkin Patch Bingo game
Fall, Seasons, Holiday & Seasonal, October, Months, November, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Games, Activities
Celebrate the beauty of the harvest season with this Fall Farm Harvest Bingo! Featuring autumn themes like pumpkins, apples, barns, and cozy farm scenes, this no-prep activity is perfect for classrooms, homeschool, or family gatherings. Just print and play to bring seasonal fun to your learning space. What’s Included In This Fall Harvest Bingo Game? 40 unique Fall Farm Harvest Bingo cards 30 Calling cards featuring autumn harvests 1 Bingo marker Easy-to-use teacher instructions Printable PDF – ready to go Why Teachers Love It • No prep required – simply print and play • Engages students with seasonal themes while building vocabulary • Perfect for community building and cooperative play • Versatile – works for whole class, small groups, or centers Great For • Autumn classroom celebrations • Farm and harvest-themed lessons • Fall festivals and pumpkin patch field trips • Morning meetings, brain breaks, or fun indoor recess • Homeschool family game nights This Fall Farm Harvest Bingo makes celebrating the season easy, fun, and engaging for kids of all ages!
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Tags Fall Farm Bingo, Harvest Bingo Game, Autumn Pumpkin Bingo, Thanksgiving Bingo, Fall Classroom Game, Farm Harvest Activity, Pumpkin Patch Bingo, Autumn Party Game, Fall Bingo, Kids Fall Bingo
Free Sample — November Daily Writing Prompts | 2nd–3rd Grade
ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, November, Months, Holiday & Seasonal, Fall, Seasons, Grade 2, 3, Activities, Centers, Worksheets & Printables, Writing Prompts, Worksheets, Workbooks
Bring seasonal fun into your classroom with this free sample of my November Daily Writing Prompts ! Designed for 2nd and 3rd grade students, these prompts encourage creativity, reflection, and critical thinking — all while keeping writing practice engaging. This sampler includes 5 themed prompts with both printable and digital formats , giving you a preview of the full month-long resource. 🦃 November Weekly Themes in the Sample: Tall Tale Monday – Spin a silly exaggeration story Turkey Tip Tuesday – Share advice or instructions Wishbone Wednesday – Opinion writing with choices Thankful Thursday – Reflect on gratitude and kindness Fall Free Write Friday – Seasonal fun topic 🖨️ What’s Included: ✅ 5 writing prompts (one from each weekly theme) ✅ Printable version with lined writing space + drawing box ✅ Editable Google Slides™ version for digital learners ✅ Black-and-white format for easy printing ✅ Student-friendly layouts 🧠 Perfect For: Morning work Writing centers Early finishers Sub plans Daily journals
Author A Day In Elementary
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Tags November, Daily Writing Promps, Writing, Prompts, Daily, Free, Freebie, Printables, Worksheets, Centers
Fall Counting Cards 1-20
Holiday & Seasonal, Seasons, Fall, Math, Early Math, Numbers, Kindergarten, Preschool, Activities
Fall Counting Cards 1-20 is a leaf-themed, autumn activity perfect for preschoolers and kindergartners learning early numeracy. Students will love counting real objects up to 20 using engaging, differentiated counting cards. The resource includes 20 counting cards with tens frames to guide students placing manipulatives, building one-to-one correspondence. An additional 20 cards without guiding tens frames allow advanced students to freely count objects. Cards can be used for whole group lessons, small groups, morning tubs, or assessment . As students count, they will build number sense, counting fluency, and fine motor skills. With just printing and laminating, these versatile cards are ready for math centers, individual practice, partner work, or homework. This low-prep resource saves teachers' time while giving preschool and kindergarten students engaging, seasonal math practice.
Author The Connett Connection
Tags Autumn Counting, Fall Counting, Counting Objects, Counting To 20, Counting To Twenty, Tens Frames, Counting Ten Frames
September Daily Writing Prompts | 2nd & 3rd Grade | Print + Digital
ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Holiday & Seasonal, Months, September, Seasons, Fall, Summer, Grade 2, 3, Activities, Centers, Worksheets & Printables, Workbooks, Writing Prompts, Worksheets
Start the school year strong with these engaging, low-prep September Daily Writing Prompts —perfect for morning work, writing journals, literacy centers, or early finishers! This resource includes 25 writing prompts (5 per week) that follow a fun, themed routine: Make It Up Monday – Creative storytelling Teach Me Tuesday – How-to and explanatory writing Would You Rather Wednesday – Opinion writing Then & Now Thursday – Reflective/comparison writing Free Write Friday – Open-ended expression Each prompt is student-friendly, seasonally appropriate, and designed to build writing fluency while encouraging creativity and critical thinking. What’s Included: ✅ 25 themed writing prompts (5 per week, all September long) ✅ Printable version with writing lines and drawing boxes ✅ Weekly prompt layout (perfect for planning or display!) ✅ Clean layout for easy student use ✅ Black & white ink-saving format ✨ Formats Included: ✅ Printable PDF – Black & white, easy to print, student-friendly layout ✅ Editable Powerpoint/Google Slides Version – Type directly on slides or assign in Google Classroom Perfect for: Morning work Writing journals Early finishers Sub plans Literacy centers Daily warm-ups Skills Targeted: Narrative writing Opinion writing Explanatory (how-to) writing Reflective thinking Sentence formation and detail development
Author A Day In Elementary
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Tags September, Writing, Prompts, Writing Prompts, BTS, Back To School, Daily, Second Grade, Third Grade
Fall Alphabet Match Game – Uppercase and Lowercase Letter Center
Holiday & Seasonal, ESL, Language Development, ELA, Special Resources, Special Education Needs (SEN), Children’s Literature, Literature, Seasons, Fall, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities, Games, Worksheets & Printables, Task Cards, Quizzes and Tests, Teacher Tools, Quizzes, Projects, Flashcards, Word Problems
Fall Alphabet Match Game Uppercase and Lowercase Letter Center Spot It Style Cards for Early Literacy This fall-themed alphabet game is a playful way for students to practice uppercase and lowercase letters. The activity is based on a “find the match” system: each card has exactly one letter in common with another card, and students have to be the first to spot it. I have used this kind of game format with kindergarten and first grade, and it usually gets the whole group involved quickly. The set includes 93 cards in total, divided into three different versions of 31 cards each. There are round cards, hexagons, and squares. I usually prepare the square version when I need something quick to cut, but the round cards feel more like a traditional game and always catch students’ attention. The hexagons are a nice option if you want a different look. Each card shows six pictures, with the letters hidden among them, so students have to focus closely to find the match. This type of activity works well for building letter recognition, both uppercase and lowercase. It also helps with visual perception, concentration, and taking turns in a group setting. In my classroom, I sometimes keep the game in a literacy center, and other times I use it as a quick warm-up before a reading lesson. It is flexible enough to use in small groups, partner work, or even as an early finisher option. The set also comes with tally sheets, which give students an extra chance to record their letters and practice writing. Some of my students liked keeping track of their matches this way, which turned the game into a mix of play and writing practice. Preparation is simple: print the cards, cut them apart, and laminate if you want them to last longer. Once made, they store easily in a small envelope or box and can be used again each fall. This resource is designed for kindergarten and the early grades, but older students sometimes enjoy it as a quick challenge too. The fall theme makes it seasonal, without being too spooky, so it works well throughout September, October, and November . Warm regards, Lernfitness Did You Know? I teach with a certified therapy dog, and together we focus on creating a positive and inspiring learning environment.
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Tags ESL, Game, Educational Card Games, ABC, Elementary, Letters, Alphabet, Alphabet Memory, Spot It, Fall
Roll and Draw A Pickle Pal Game Sheet November Silly Holiday Activity
Creative Arts, Art, Holiday & Seasonal, Fine Arts, Seasons, Fall, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities, Games, Projects
Roll and Draw A Pickle Pal Game Sheet with Border Drawing Page | Celebrate Pickle Day on November 14 | Art and Drawing Activity Looking for a fun activity for November or to celebrate Pickle Day on November 14? Try this adorable pickle pal no-prep interactive drawing game! This engaging art activity combines drawing and coloring , making it perfect for both seasoned artists and reluctant drawers. Just grab a dice and some blank paper to captivate your students with this self-directed drawing activity, which can be done individually, with a partner, or as a whole class. Perfect for adding some creativity to your November lessons! Ideal for enhancing creativity! For more creative ideas and resources, visit Doodle Thinks website. Usage and Versatility: Fosters creativity Enhances focus Supplement to other art curriculum For early finishers, mornings, and brain breaks Enhance focus on subsequent academic tasks Useful for whole group instruction to small group collaborative Useful for independent work Included in this download: 1Pickle Pal Roll and Draw Game Sheet 1 Border Drawing Page Like this resource? Check out more roll and draw games: Roll and Draw A Grumpy Nightcrawler Roll and Draw A Flower Box Garden Roll and Draw A Sweet Gingerbread House Roll and Draw A Circle Reindeer Roll and Draw A Spring Rainbow Roll and Draw A Bird Design Roll and Draw A Zany Turkey Roll and Draw a Happy Cactus Freebie Thank you for downloading Doodle Thinks resources and have fun drawing!
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Tags Roll And Draw, Dice Game, Art Activity, Drawing Activity, Art Enrichment, Art Supplement, Art Integration, Silly Holiday, Pickle Day, November Activity
Fall Leaf Investigation Science Center Observation Sheet for Preschool
Fall, Seasons, Holiday & Seasonal, Biology, Life Sciences, Science, Nature & Plants, Kindergarten, Preschool, Centers, Activities, Games, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables
Encourage curiosity and scientific thinking in young learners with this Fall Leaf Investigation Science Center Observation Sheet for Preschool ! Perfect for autumn-themed lessons, this activity helps children observe, compare, and record the details of fall leaves while practicing early science and literacy skills. What’s Included In This Leaf Investigation Pack? • Printable fall leaf observation sheet • Prompt Writing Page For Kids • Fall Leaf Scavenger Hunt Sheet • Easy-to-use format for science centers or outdoor learning Why Teachers Love It • Builds early science inquiry skills • Encourages hands-on exploration and observation • Strengthens vocabulary and descriptive language • No prep – just print and use • Perfect for integrating science with art and literacy This Resource is Great For • Preschool and Pre-K classrooms • Autumn science centers and nature walks • Outdoor classroom activities • Homeschool fall unit studies • Leaf-themed bulletin board displays This Fall Leaf Observation Sheet makes learning hands-on and engaging while helping preschoolers connect with nature during the autumn season!
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Tags Leaf Investigation, Fall Leaf Activity, Autumn Science Center, Preschool Leaf Study, Leaf Observation Sheet, Pre K Science Activity, Autumn Leaf Worksheet, Fall Classroom Activity, Leaf Identification, Nature Study Kids
Fall Word Searches (PDF)
ELA, Language Development, Resources for Teachers, Vocabulary, Spelling, ESL, Fall, Seasons, Holiday & Seasonal, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Word Searches
Wordsearch Series This wordsearch series is designed for students in grades 2–5. Each set of wordsearches is built around a clear vocabulary theme, helping students develop word recognition, improve spelling, and boost topic-related understanding through engaging visual puzzles. Every wordsearch also includes a fun hidden shape for students to guess—adding an interactive twist to traditional vocabulary practice. These wordsearches are student-friendly, classroom-ready, and perfect for integrating into literacy warmups, seasonal units, fast-finisher tasks, or home learning extensions. Each puzzle reinforces themed vocabulary in a playful, structured format that keeps learners motivated. Fall Word Search Word List 1. Fall Harvest Pumpkin, Squash, Apple, Corn, Scarecrow, Orchard, Haystack, Harvest 2. Changing Leaves Foliage, Maple, Crimson, Rust, Golden, Oak, Canopy, Scarlet, Leaf pile 3. Fall Holidays & Traditions Costume, Feast, Gratitude, Turkey, Lantern, Parade, Harvest, Bonfire 4. Crisp Fall Weather Chilly, Sweater, Bonfire, Breeze, Mist, Frost, Crisp, Drizzle 5. Animals in Autumn Squirrel, Acorn, Hedgehog, Migrate, Den, Flock, Porcupine, Burrow, Hibernation 6. Fall Activities Hayride, Cider, Football, Maze, Raking, Festival, Hike, Scavenger hunt PDF Version Other versions will appear here when available. Follow the store for the lastest on new products. How to Use These Wordsearches These wordsearches are ideal for: Morning work or early finisher bins Vocabulary centers or anchor activities Holiday or seasonal review lessons Independent literacy stations or take-home enrichment Each puzzle includes a themed word list and a shaped grid for students to complete. Word directions may vary (horizontal, vertical, diagonal), and answer keys are included for easy checking. Optional vocabulary challenges or writing tasks can be added to extend the learning experience. Whether you're reviewing key vocabulary, exploring a seasonal topic, or offering fun literacy practice, these wordsearches provide a flexible and engaging tool to support vocabulary growth in grades 2–5. More Fall Themed Products CROSSWORDS FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Themed Word Search Links Addition PDF Animals PDF Around the Home PDF Birthday PDF Candy PDF Christmas PDF Cinco de Mayo PDF Clothes PDF Colors PDF Days and Months PDF Division PDF Earth Day PDF Easter PDF Easy Word Searches PDF Fall PDF Father's Day PDF Food PDF Geography (Set 1) PDF Geography (Set 2) PDF Geography (Set 3) PDF Graduation PDF Health PDF History (Set 1) PDF History (Set 2) PDF History (Set 3) PDF Human Body PDF Kindness PDF Life Skills PDF Mother's Day PDF Multiplication PDF Science Word Searches (Set 1) PDF Science Word Searches (Set 2) PDF Science Word Searches (Set 3) PDF Shapes PDF Social Skills PDF Spring PDF Sports PDF St. Patrick's Day PDF Subtraction PDF Summer PDF Thanksgiving PDF Transport PDF Valentine's Day PDF Winter PDF Wordsearches in Depth Structure Each wordsearch is crafted around a focused sub-theme and includes a visual puzzle shaped like a related object (e.g., balloon, gift, snowman). Students complete each puzzle using the provided themed word list, strengthening both content knowledge and spelling skills in a highly engaging format. Each completed set includes: A shaped wordsearch puzzle with 10 vocabulary words A student instruction guide with search directions (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) An answer key for teacher support or student self-checking A Did You Know? fact connected to the theme for enrichment or discussion Themes Included The wordsearches cover a wide range of fun, age-appropriate themes, including: Seasons & Holidays (e.g., Halloween, Easter, Valentine’s Day) Math Concepts (e.g., Addition, Number Words) Everyday Topics (e.g., Animals, Weather, School) Special Units (e.g., Health, Earth Day, Sports, Kindness) Each topic is selected to reflect students’ real-life experiences and interests while reinforcing literacy skills and content understanding in a playful, visual way. For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
Author Cored Education
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Tags Vocabulary, Spelling, Fall, Autumn, Fall Harvest, Fall Activities, Fall Weather, Autumn Word Searches, Fall Word Searches, Word Searches
Letter L Beginning Sound Sort - Fall Themed
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Pre-Reading, Holiday & Seasonal, Fall, Seasons, Kindergarten, Preschool, Activities, Centers
This beginning sound sort for the letter L is a great hands on activity for recognizing the most common sound of the letter L. This is an easy and fun activity to give students who need practice with recognizing the letter L sound from amongst other letter sounds or for those students who need extra practice distinguishing between the initial sounds in words. To complete this sorting activity , students will look at a picture on a leaf to determine if the picture begins with the letter L or does not begin with the letter L, and then the students will place the leaf on the correct tree mat. This sorting activity includes 3 pages that contains One tree mat for pictures that begin with the letter L One tree mat for pictures that do not begin with the letter L Leaf pictures that begin with L Leaf pictures that do not begin with L This beginning sound sort can be used in the following ways Literacy Center: The teacher can place this sort in a literacy center for students to complete. Morning Work: These worksheets make a great, easy to set up activity for students to complete as classmates arrive to class. Quiet Time Activity: Students who do not nap can complete this sort while their classmates rest. Small Group Activity: Teachers can call aside small groups of students who need more help with sound recognition to complete these in a small group setting. Early Finishers: Students who finish their classroom assignments early can help fill the extra time by completing one of these worksheets. Emergency Sub Plans - These easy to assign worksheets allows subs to provide an engaging activity with little effort or planning. If making a file folder game, the teacher will place the mats on either side of the folder and use hook and loop fasteners to sort the leaf pictures. Skills assessed with these letter L initial sound sort Initial Sound of the letter L Distinguishing between words that begin with L and do not begin with L Ability to sort the picture cards on to the correct mat This beginning sounds sorting activity is a low prep activity . All a teacher needs to do is to print the three pages, cut out the picture cards and laminate the pages and cards if desired. The activity is easy to set up and to put away and store. This download includes a PDF with 3 usable pages.
Author The Connett Connection
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Tags Letter Of The Week, Alphabet Activities, Alphabet Centers, Beginning Sounds, Literacy Center, Preschool Literacy Center, Letter L, Letter L Activity
Fall Mazes (PDF)
ELA, Language Development, Resources for Teachers, Vocabulary, Spelling, ESL, Fall, Seasons, Holiday & Seasonal, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Mazes
Maze Series This maze series is designed for students in grades 2–5. Each set features a clear, kid-friendly theme with scene-based mazes that students first navigate, then complete by drawing a few target words from a simple word list. Pages come in varied styles and graduated difficulty, with an optional “color it in” step—and some themes invite quick calculations to match the task. These mazes are student-friendly, classroom-ready, and perfect for literacy warmups, seasonal units, fast-finisher bins, centers, sub plans, or home learning extensions. The playful, structured format builds problem-solving, attention to detail, and fine-motor control while reinforcing themed content in a motivating way. Note: Unlike many themed products, not all word-list words appear on the maze pages. To support full vocabulary coverage, we’ve released a companion word list you can find in the links section. Fall Word List 1. Fall Harvest Pumpkin, Squash, Apple, Corn, Scarecrow, Orchard, Haystack, Harvest 2. Changing Leaves Foliage, Maple, Crimson, Rust, Golden, Oak, Canopy, Scarlet, Leaf pile 3. Fall Holidays & Traditions Costume, Feast, Gratitude, Turkey, Lantern, Parade, Harvest, Bonfire 4. Crisp Fall Weather Chilly, Sweater, Bonfire, Breeze, Mist, Frost, Crisp, Drizzle 5. Animals in Autumn Squirrel, Acorn, Hedgehog, Migrate, Den, Flock, Porcupine, Burrow, Hibernation 6. Fall Activities Hayride, Cider, Football, Maze, Raking, Festival, Hike, Scavenger hunt PDF Version Other versions will appear here when available. Follow the store for the lastest on new products. How to Use These Mazes Perfect for: Morning work or early-finisher bins Literacy or STEM centers Holiday/seasonal review lessons Independent stations, sub plans, or take-home enrichment More Fall Themed Products CROSSWORDS WORD SEARCHES FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Themed Mazes Links Addition PDF Animals PDF Around the Home PDF Birthday PDF Candy PDF Christmas PDF Cinco de Mayo PDF Clothes PDF Colors PDF Days and Months PDF Division PDF Earth Day PDF Easter PDF Easy Mazes PDF Fall PDF Father's Day PDF Food PDF Geography (Set 1) PDF Geography (Set 2) PDF Geography (Set 3) PDF Graduation PDF Health PDF History (Set 1) PDF History (Set 2) PDF History (Set 3) PDF Human Body PDF Kindness PDF Life Skills PDF Mother's Day PDF Multiplication PDF Science (Set 1) PDF Science (Set 2) PDF Science (Set 3) PDF Shapes PDF Social Skills PDF Spring PDF Sports PDF St. Patrick's Day PDF Subtraction PDF Summer PDF Thanksgiving PDF Transport PDF Valentine's Day PDF Winter PDF Mazes in Depth Structure Each maze is crafted around a focused sub-theme. Students navigate the maze, encountering branches and cul-de-sacs that build attention and planning. Most pages include a tiny follow-up box—students draw or label 2–3 target words from a small word box, add a quick count, or color in the scene—so the activity reinforces both content and skills in a highly engaging format. Each completed set includes: A themed maze page. A simple student instruction strip. An answer key showing the solved path for teacher support or self-checking Themes Included These mazes cover a wide range of fun, age-appropriate themes, including: Seasons & Holidays (e.g., Halloween, Easter, Valentine’s Day) Math-Lite Connections (e.g., quick counts, number words) Everyday Topics (e.g., Animals, Weather, School) Special Units (e.g., Health, Earth Day, Sports, Kindness) Each topic reflects students’ real-life experiences and interests while strengthening problem-solving, visual scanning, and fine-motor control in a playful, highly visual way. Easy extensions (optional): Time it: solve once in pencil, then try to beat the time in pen Retell the route using sequence words (first, next, then, finally) Count intersections or turns and graph the results Write a 1–2 sentence mini-story about the scene using the target words Design a tiny maze in the corner for a partner to solve Differentiation tips: Offer a finger-trace pass before pencils for emerging learners Highlight the borders of the correct region on first attempts Use thicker-line versions or simpler pages to build confidence Pair roles: “navigator” gives directions; “driver” traces the path For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
Author Cored Education
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Tags Vocabulary, Spelling, Fall, Autumn, Fall Harvest, Fall Activities, Fall Weather, Autumn Mazes, Fall Mazes, Mazes
Christmas Letter Cards for Games and Centers
Holiday & Seasonal, ELA, Seasons, Fall, Language Development, Phonics, Kindergarten, Preschool, Games, Activities
Christmas Letter Cards for Games and Centers These Christmas-themed letter cards help preschool and kindergarten students recognize capital and lowercase letters while having holiday fun. Children can match, order, and play hide-and-seek with the colorful Christmas tree letter cards. Use the cards for small group learning stations, whole class games, or as take-home practice. Match uppercase to lowercase, put the cards in ABC order, go fishing, play memory games, practice writing letters in salt trays - the possibilities are endless! Laminate the cards for durability or print on heavier cardstock. The letter cards allow teachers to assess recognition of capital and lowercase letters, matching skills, and alphabetical order. Their multi-sensory nature aids visual, tactile, and kinesthetic learners. Students stay engaged with the material while having festive fun with this versatile resource!
Author The Connett Connection
Tags Letter Recognition, Alphabet Matching, Hands-on Learning, Sensory Activities, Phonics, Christmas, Christmas Alphabet Activities
Fall Beginning Sound Clip Cards
Holiday & Seasonal, ELA, Seasons, Fall, Language Development, Phonics, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Activities
These phonics clip cards for beginning sound make a wonderful fall or autumn fine motor literacy center for preschoolers and kindergartners. Students will gain practice in recognizing the beginning sounds of words as well as identifying beginning blends and digraphs using real photographic images. What is included: There are 11 beginning sound cards There are 2 beginning digraph cards There are 4 beginning blend cards There are 2 beginning trigraph cards The cards are differentiated for students who need more support in figuring out the beginning sound of each picture. One set includes the word typed out with the beginning sound, blend or digraph missing for the student to identify. The other set just has the real picture for the student to identify its beginning sounds. How to Use: Students will look at the picture on each clip card and say the word that is represented by the picture. The student will then use a clip to mark the correct beginning sound, beginning blend or beginning digraph. Once completed, the beginning sound clip cards and clips can be easily stored inside a task box. When to Use: Literacy Center - The teacher can place the clip cards and clips in a literacy center for students to complete independently or with a partner. Small Group Activity - The teacher can pull aside small groups of students who need more practice identifying beginning sounds. Morning Tubs or Baskets - The cards and clips can be placed inside a morning bin for students to work on as their classmates arrive to class. These phonics clip cards are a great, low prep, fine motor task for teachers to create for students. The clip cards just need to be printed and cut apart. The teacher can choose to laminate the cards for durability. If you like this fall beginning sounds, be sure to check out these other fall resources: Fall Dot Painting Fine Motor Activity Fall Alphabet Puzzles Fall Counting Clip Cards
Author The Connett Connection
Tags Beginning Sounds, Fall Beginning Sounds, Autumn Literacy Center, Literacy Task Cards, Phonics Clip Cards
Free Sample — October Daily Writing Prompts | 2nd–3rd Grade
ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Holiday & Seasonal, Months, October, Seasons, Fall, Grade 2, 3, Activities, Centers, Worksheets & Printables, Writing Prompts, Worksheets, Workbooks
Looking to boost your students’ daily writing with fun, low-prep prompts? Try out this free sample from my October Daily Writing Prompts resource — perfect for 2nd and 3rd grade students! This sampler includes 5 themed prompts with both printable and digital formats , giving you a taste of the full month-long writing resource. Weekly Themes Included in the Sample: Spooky Story Monday – Creative story Trick-or-Treat Tuesday – How-to or informational Witchy Would You Rather Wednesday – Opinion writing Throwback Thursday – Reflective/comparison Freaky Free Write Friday – Fun seasonal topic These prompts are designed to spark imagination, build confidence, and support a consistent writing routine in your classroom. What’s Included: ✅ 5 writing prompts (one from each weekly theme) ✅ Printable version with lined writing space and drawing box ✅ Editable Google Slides™/Powerpoint version ✅ Black-and-white for easy printing ✅ Student-friendly format Great For: Morning work Writing centers Early finishers Sub plans Daily journals
Author A Day In Elementary
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Tags October, Free, Freeboe, Writing Prompts, Writing, Prompts, Daily, Centers, Worksheets, Printables
Sweetie Pie One Page Paper Craft Activities
Holiday & Seasonal, Creative Arts, Art, Seasons, Fall, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities, Crafts, Projects
Sweetie Pie Paper Craft | Easy One-Page Quirky Art Project Bring engaging paper craft activities into your classroom with this fun One Page Paper Craft for the season or all year round. This easy-to-implement paper craft allows students to let their creativity shine while developing fine motor skills. Learners of all ages will enjoy coloring and customizing craft project before following the simple folding instructions to create an awesome paper craft art piece. Display finished crafts around your room or use them as portfolio pieces. This 5-page PDF resource also includes a coloring page, differentiated line writing papers, and mini drawing/coloring activities catered to varying skill levels. Use individually, in small groups, or for whole-class craft days. Quick prep and easy instructions make this paper craft a versatile option for art centers, sub plans, homeschools, or anytime you want to incorporate a fun hands-on project. Like this resource? Check out more paper crafts: Adorable Acorn One Page Paper Craft Smiling Snail One Page Paper Craft Spring Landscape One Page Paper Craft Beach Landscape One Page Paper Craft Jolly Reindeer One Page Paper Craft Thanks for downloading Doodle Thinks resources. Have fun crafting!
Author Doodle Thinks
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Tags Coloring, Writing, Craft, Paper Craft, Autumn, Fall, Pie, Food, Dessert, Fine Motor Skills
Fall Matching Game for Kindergarten autumn games
Fall, Seasons, Holiday & Seasonal, Kindergarten, Grade 1, Games, Activities
Fall / Autumn Worksheets Matching Game with autumn images like a leaf, pumpkin, squirrel, acorn, jack -O- lantern, deer, apple cider, berries, scarecrow, mushroom and more. This engaging and educational game helps kids learn about Fall / Autumn by matching picture cards to name cards . Featuring vibrant illustrations and simple text, the game is perfect for Kindergarten and early elementary children, making learning about Fall fun and interactive. Enhance your classroom or home learning environment with this activity that celebrates Fall Season. Interactive autumn vocabulary building activity for early childhood education. An excellent addition to your seasonal science and nature centers. Perfect for autumn-themed morning tubs, fast finishers, and table work. Engaging matching cards that make learning fall concepts intuitive and fun. Boosts visual memory, spatial awareness, and concentration through active play. Develops word recognition and reading comprehension by pairing icons with text. Encourages self-correction as children compare details between images and words. Supports language development and conversational skills about changes in nature.
Author Bambolina55
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Tags Fall Matching Game, Autumn Matching Game, Fall Game, Autumn Game, Fall Kindergarten Activities, Autumn Kindergarten Activities
Fall Counting Mats with Tens Frames
Math, Early Math, Numbers, Holiday & Seasonal, Fall, Seasons, Kindergarten, Preschool, Activities
Students will have fun counting up to 10 and practicing fine motor skills with these fall tens frames counting mats. These mats allow students to get ample practice counting to 10 with the colorful and fun images centered around a fall leaf theme. Students will want to complete these cards again and again. What is Included: There is one leaf themed mat for each number 1 through 10. Each mat includes colorful and bright images to keep students engaged in counting. How to Use: Students will take a mat. They will look at the number or number word at the top of the mat, and then use playdough, or other manipulatives to count to the given number by adding the manipulatives to the cookie tray. When to Use: Math Center - These mats can be used in a math center by simply placing the mats and playdough inside each center . Students can work independently or with a partner to complete these mats. Morning Activity - These mats can be placed inside a morning tub or basket for students to work on as classmates arrive to class. Quiet Activity - These mats make a great quiet time activity for students who do not nap. Small Group Activity - Teachers can pull aside small groups of students to practice working on counting. These playdough counting mats are a low prep activity for teachers to prepare for students. They just need to be printed and laminated for durability. These make a great fine motor activity for preschool students. The added fine motor component makes these a perfect activity for students to work on their counting skills as well as improving their hand strength by squeezing and shaping the playdough. Skills Assessed: Counting to 10 One to one correspondence Number recognition Fine motor skills
Author The Connett Connection
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Tags Counting To 10, Counting To Ten, Counting Objects, Counting With Tens Frames, Tens Frames
Roll and Draw An Apple Shape Pal Game Sheet September Art Activity
Creative Arts, Art, Holiday & Seasonal, Fine Arts, Seasons, Fall, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities, Games, Projects
Roll and Draw An Apple Shape Pal Game Sheet with Border Drawing Page | Summer and September Art and Drawing Activity Looking for a fun activity for September or to celebrate the autumn season? Enjoy this adorable apple shapes no-prep interactive drawing game! This engaging art activity involves drawing and coloring , making it perfect for both seasoned artists and reluctant drawers. Simply grab a dice and some blank paper to captivate your students with this self-directed drawing activity, suitable for individuals, partners, or the whole class. Ideal for enhancing creativity this fall! For more creative ideas and resources, visit Doodle Thinks website. Usage and Versatility: Fosters creativity Enhances focus Supplement to other art curriculum For early finishers, mornings, and brain breaks Enhance focus on subsequent academic tasks Useful for whole group instruction to small group collaborative Useful for independent work Included in this download: 1Apple Shape PalRoll and Draw Game Sheet 1 Border Drawing Page Like this resource? Check out more roll and draw games: Roll and Draw A Grumpy Nightcrawler Roll and Draw A Flower Box Garden Roll and Draw A Sweet Gingerbread House Roll and Draw A Circle Reindeer Roll and Draw A Spring Rainbow Roll and Draw A Bird Design Roll and Draw A Zany Turkey Roll and Draw a Happy Cactus Freebie Thank you for downloading Doodle Thinks resources and have fun drawing!
Author Doodle Thinks
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Tags Roll And Draw, Dice Game, Art Activity, Drawing Activity, Art Enrichment, Art Supplement, Art Integration, September Activity, Shapes, Autumn Activity
Letter A Beginning Sound Sort - Fall Themed
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Pre-Reading, Holiday & Seasonal, Seasons, Fall, Kindergarten, Preschool, Activities, Centers
This beginning sound sort for the letter A is a great hands on activity for recognizing the most common sound of the letter A. This is an easy and fun activity to give students who need practice with recognizing the letter A sound from amongst other letter sounds or for those students who need extra practice distinguishing between the initial sounds in words. To complete this sorting activity , students will look at a picture on an acorn to determine if the picture begins with the letter A or does not begin with the letter A, and then the students will place the acorn on the correct squirrel mat. This sorting activity includes 3 pages that contains One squirrel mat for pictures that begin with the letter A One squirrel mat for pictures that do not begin with the letter A Acorn pictures that begin with A Acorn pictures that do not begin with A This beginning sound sort can be used in the following ways Literacy Center: The teacher can place this sort in a literacy center for students to complete. Morning Work: These worksheets make a great, easy to set up activity for students to complete as classmates arrive to class. Quiet Time Activity: Students who do not nap can complete this sort while their classmates rest. Small Group Activity: Teachers can call aside small groups of students who need more help with sound recognition to complete these in a small group setting. Early Finishers: Students who finish their classroom assignments early can help fill the extra time by completing one of these worksheets. Emergency Sub Plans - These easy to assign worksheets allows subs to provide an engaging activity with little effort or planning. If making a file folder game, the teacher will place the mats on either side of the folder and use hook and loop fasteners to sort the acorn pictures. Skills assessed with these letter A initial sound sort Initial Sound of the letter A Distinguishing between words that begin with A and do not begin with A Ability to sort the picture cards on to the correct mat This beginning sounds sorting activity is a low prep activity . All a teacher needs to do is to print the three pages, cut out the picture cards and laminate the pages and cards if desired. The activity is easy to set up and to put away and store. This download includes a PDF with 3 usable pages.
Author The Connett Connection
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Tags Letter Of The Week, Alphabet Activities, Alphabet Centers, Beginning Sounds, Literacy Center, Preschool Literacy Center, Letter A, Letter A Activity
Christmas Alphabetical Order Puzzles
Holiday & Seasonal, ELA, Seasons, Fall, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Activities
Christmas Alphabetical Order Puzzles This Christmas Alphabetical Order Puzzles teaching resource provides students with hands-on practice placing CVC words in alphabetical order by their first letter. What is Included: This set includes 20 real-picture puzzles focused on Christmas themes including 10 puzzles with 5 words each and 10 puzzles with 10 words each. Also included are recording sheets for students to write the words from the puzzles in proper ABC order. These self-correcting alphabetical order puzzles allow students to develop and reinforce this key early literacy skill in a festive way. These Christmas puzzles contain easy to read, decodable words that students can easily read, providing a low stress activity for students to practice the skill of alphabetizing words. The stress free nature of this activity will give teachers a fun lesson for students to practice this skill. When to Use: Literacy Center - Simply place the puzzles and recording pages in a literacy center for students to complete independently or with a partner. Morning Tub or Bins - Place the puzzles in a morning bin for students to complete as their classmates arrive to class. Small Group Activities - The teacher can pull a small group of students aside who need extra practice alphabetizing words to the first letter. The bright images keep young learners engaged. This resource is an engaging and differentiated way for K-2 students to practice alphabetical order. These Christmas alphabetizing puzzles are a low prep option for teachers. Simply print, laminate if desired, and cut out the puzzle pieces. The puzzle pieces can be stored in task boxes so teachers can easily set up the center and students can easily clean up the center. The task box makes this literacy activity very simple to store. Skills Assessed: This Christmas alphabetical order activity assess students ability to place CVC words in alphabetical order to the first letter.
Author The Connett Connection
Tags Alphabetical Order, ABC Order, Alphabetical Order Puzzles, Christmas Puzzles, Christmas Activities
Fall Color By Code Coping Skills Activities | Autumn Color By Number
Special Resources, Holiday & Seasonal, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Life Skills, Seasons, Fall, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities
Promote emotional regulation in your classroom with these engaging Fall Color By Code Coping Skills Activities. Students will practice using calming strategies while coloring 9 festive pictures featuring autumn leaves, pumpkins, and more. With 54 coping skills to choose from, they will build emotional awareness by identifying feelings and situations where particular skills may help. Picture prompts also reinforce following directions, patience, and attentive listening when used in counseling lessons, small groups, or classwide SEL activities. Extend the learning by having meaningful discussions about adapting coping methods to specific emotions. This versatile packet offers a creative way to teach essential life skills to grades 1-3.
Author The Feelings and Friends Teacher
Tags Color By Code, Color By Number, Autumn Activities, Fall Activities, Fall Color By Number, Autumn Color By Number, Color By Coping Skills, Counseling Activities, Counseling Resources