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Spring Activities For Preschoolers
Delight your preschool students with spring activities designed for their developmental level. This collection includes sensory play, nature walks, and easy crafts. By integrating these activities into your lessons, you can foster exploration and joy during the spring season.
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Spring Flowers One Page Paper Craft Art Activities | Plant Theme
Holiday & Seasonal, Creative Arts, Art, Seasons, Spring, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities, Crafts, Projects
Spring Flowers One Page Paper Craft Art Activities | Easy One-Page Art Project for Spring or Plant Theme 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, Art, Spring, Flowers, Plants, Fine Motor Skills, Scissor Skills
April Activities
Holiday & Seasonal, Seasons, Spring, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities
April Activities: A Comprehensive Teaching Resource for Lower Elementary Grades The April Activities resource has been adeptly curated to aid educators in instilling the principles of good nutrition in lower elementary grade pupils. As we are acutely aware, solid nutritional habits lay the firm groundwork for overall well-being; therefore, it's ever so crucial to foster these skills early on. But this isn't all about nutrition – attention is also given to broad health-promoting behaviors such as adequate rest and appropriate exercise. A Unit on Nutrition Housed within this robust teaching resource is a comprehensive unit dedicated entirely to encouraging a deep understanding of the five food groups. Upon accomplishing this unit, students will be equipped with not just plain knowledge of these different nutritional pillars but also practical skills such as planning out simple yet nutritious meals. Language Experiences & Critical Thinking Brimming with rich language experiences, avid explorers of the April Activities resource will be presented with various opportunities for classifying different foods - an exercise that hones critical thinking while fostering an understanding of unique food qualities. Treating Holidays as Learning Opportunities Easter and April Fool's Day themed stories Crafted by educators who ardently believe in non-convoluted teaching strategies, 'April Activities' allows effortless integration into whole group classes, small group sessions or even extra homework assignments - ensuring flexibility no matter what your preferred method might be! An intricate blend of lesson plans catered towards Holidays like Easter or focused on seasonal topics like Spring awaits you sixty-six ready-to-print pages house in a single PDF document format. . The material covers Kindergarten through third-grade levels making it incredibly practical for teachers catering to lower elementary grades or homeschooling parents seeking age-appropriate materials.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Easter, April Fool's Day, Holiday Activities, Nutrition, Coloring Pages
Spring Addition Number Bond Clip Cards
Holiday & Seasonal, Math, Addition and Subtraction, Addition, Seasons, Spring, Preschool, Activities
These Spring Addition Number Bond Clip Cards serve as an excellent tool for practicing addition within 10. Designed for kindergarten math centers, these task cards reinforce addition math facts, encouraging students to find the sum or the missing addend within 10. They offer students practice in decomposing numbers up to 10. Incorporating number bonds, these addition clip cards are an engaging, hands-on way for students to practice addition facts and missing addends. What's Included in this Addition Number Bond Clip Cards: Addition Number Bond Clip Cards for finding sums up to 10 Addition Number Bond Clip Cards for identifying missing addends within 10 Addition Math Mats and Acorn Counters to assist students in resolving each addition fact This Addition Number Bond Clip Cards set includes a selections of clip cards for addition fact with sums up to 10, and a selection of missing addend clip card for sums within 10. The design of these math addition clip cards is engaging and fun, and the tasks are easily differentiated, allowing students of different levels to achieve success. The inclusion of addition number bond, number sentence mats, and counters provides students with a tangible way to solve problems if they need additional support. If preferred, teachers can use candy hearts or other manipulatives for counting instead of the printable heart counters. Preparing these centers is simple and requires minimal prep work—just print, laminate, and cut. They can be used as task boxes, traditional math centers, or as morning basket or tub activities. How Can These Activities Be Used? Task Boxes - Place the cut apart cards in a task box with a dry erase marker for students to solve each addition fact. Math Centers - Simply place the cards in a math center for students to complete independently or with a partner. Morning Tubs or Baskets - Place the cards in a morning bin for students to work on as their classmates arrive to class. Early Finishers - As students finish other classwork early they can choose these cards to work on. Emergency Sub Plans - The easy to assign nature of these cards make them ideal activities to leave for subs. Small Group Activities - These cards make a great small group activity as the teacher can pull aside small groups of students who need help with specific math facts. Skills Assessed Addition with to 10 with number bonds Finding the missing addend with number bonds Using objects to sold addition problems with number bonds Students will enjoy practicing their addition facts with these addition clip cards.
Author The Connett Connection
Tags Addition Within 10, Addition Within Ten, Addition Number Bonds, Number Bonds, Addition Math Centers, Kindergarten Addition, Addition Facts, Addition Fluency, Spring Addition
How Many - Spring Math Activity
Math, Calculus, Early Math, Basic Operations, Counting, Numbers, Holiday & Seasonal, Seasons, Spring, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Activities, Centers, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans
How Many – Spring Math is the perfect way to sneak some fun into your classroom this spring. Who says math has to be all work and no play? This resource is designed to help students practice math while having a blast with a spring-themed twist. Forget the usual boring exercises and watch your students engage in math problems that actually make them smile (or at least not groan). Ways to Use It: Classroom Activities : Use it for quick warm-ups or group activities that make math feel less like a chore and more like a game. Spring Homework : Send your students home with some light-hearted math problems, but don’t tell them they’re actually learning (let them enjoy the illusion). Math Stations : Set up stations where each one has a different spring-themed challenge. It’s like a math scavenger hunt, but no one gets muddy. Games : Turn math problems into a friendly competition. Who doesn’t love a little race to the finish, especially if it’s about solving equations? Advantages: Engaging : It’s fun! Students will actually enjoy math because of the springtime themes like flowers, nature, and outdoor fun. Variety : It covers all kinds of math, addition, subtraction, geometry, there’s something for every skill level. Seasonal Motivation : When spring hits and focus is slipping, this keeps kids interested and motivated. Low Effort for Teachers : No complicated prep required. Just print and go. Pdf file includes 6 pages.
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
Tags Counting, How Many, Numbers, Spring, Spring Math, Spring How Many, Spring Activities, Math, Math Activities, Math Worksheets
Why the Earth Needs Our Help - Writing Prompt
Creative Arts, Graphic Arts, ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Earth Day, Seasons, Spring, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Writing Prompts, Activities, Centers, Classroom Decor, Bulletin Boards
Need an Earth Day activity that gets students thinking deeper, but still keeps things light and engaging? Why the Earth Needs Our Help is a two-part writing and drawing prompt that encourages students to reflect on the planet’s needs in a personal, age-appropriate way. Students will write about why the Earth needs help (spoiler: she’s been dealing with a lot, pollution, litter, and people forgetting to recycle again), and then create a drawing to match their message. This activity helps students connect real-world issues to their own actions, all while building writing skills and creative confidence. And yes, some may even draw the Earth with a sad face and a speech bubble saying, “Send help!” We support that level of creativity. Ways to Use It: As a writing center activity for Earth Day For morning work or independent reflection time To support Earth Day class discussions or lessons For a thoughtful classroom or hallway display Why Teachers Love It: Promotes environmental awareness in a student-friendly way Encourages empathy, critical thinking, and creativity Easy to prep, just print and go Fits multiple grade levels Combines writing and art for a well-rounded lesson Because the Earth can’t send a text, but your students can write a great story. 🌎✏️ Pdf file includes 2 pages
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Earth Day, Earth Day Writing, Earth Day Writing Prompts, Earth Day Activities, Spring, Spring Writing Prompts, Spring Writing, Spring Activities
Arbor Day Alphabetical Order Activity + Answers
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Grammar, Vocabulary, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Arbor Day, Seasons, Spring, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Worksheets & Printables, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans, Quizzes and Tests, Tests, Activities, Centers
Celebrate trees and literacy with this Arbor Day Alphabetical Order Activity + Answers ! Your students will practice putting tree-themed words in alphabetical order, and you’ll enjoy a no-prep activity that feels as refreshing as a walk in the woods. Words like “oak,” “branches,” and “recycle” are ready to challenge your students’ ABC skills, without a single leaf being harmed. This activity is just right for K-3rd graders who need a review of alphabetical order and a gentle nudge toward appreciating the great outdoors (or at least knowing how to spell it). Ways to Use It: 🌳 Morning work with meaning 🌳 Literacy centers that don’t require a forest of supplies 🌳 Homework that makes sense 🌳 Earth Week extension activity Why Teachers Love It: ✅ Zero prep, just print and go ✅ Answer key included (because you’re busy) ✅ Combines reading skills with environmental awareness ✅ Keeps students engaged while you sip your third cup of coffee Pdf file includes 4 pages. Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Alphabet, Alphabet Order, Alphabetical Order, Arbor Day, Arbor Day Grammar, Arbor Day Literacy, Arbor Day Activities, Spring, Spring Grammar
Dot to dot Activity - Connect the dots - Thanksgiving Activity - Set 2
Creative Arts, Art, Fine Arts, Graphic Arts, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Months, Seasons, 100's Day, April Fools, Back To School, Birthdays, Chinese New Year, Christmas, Cinco De Mayo, Columbus Day, Earth Day, Easter, End Of Year, First Day of School, Graduation, Halloween, Hanukkah, Hispanic Heritage Month, Indigenous Peoples Day, New Year's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Teacher Appreciation Day, Thanksgiving, April, August, December, February, January, July, June, March, May, November, October, September, Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter, Math, Early Math, Counting, Numbers, Shapes, Infant, Toddler, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities, Centers, Crafts, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Coloring Pages, Dot To Dots
Get ready for a Thanksgiving activity that’s more fun than watching Uncle Bob try to carve the turkey, it's Dot to Dot: Thanksgiving Edition! This 5 page activity will have kids connecting dots up to 60, revealing festive images as they count their way to holiday magic. Who knew counting could lead to adorable turkeys, pumpkins, and maybe even a sneaky pilgrim hat? Perfect for little learners, this activity strengthens number sequencing and fine motor skills while keeping them entertained long enough for you to hide the last slice of pumpkin pie. Each page offers a delightful surprise as the mystery images take shape, imagine the excitement when they realize they’ve just uncovered the world's happiest turkey! (Don’t tell it what happens next.) Once the dots are connected, the fun isn’t over, they can grab their crayons and turn these newly discovered masterpieces into works of art. Will the turkey be neon pink? Will the pumpkin have stripes? Creativity knows no bounds here, and that's just the way we like it. Ideal for classrooms, homeschool, or just keeping the kids busy while the grown ups argue over football, this Thanksgiving dot-to-dot activity is simple, educational, and bursting with holiday cheer. Let’s get connecting and counting! Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
Tags Coloring Pages, Thanksgiving Coloring Pages, Thanksgiving Dot To Dot, Thanksgiving Craft, Fall Craft, Numbers, Dot To Dot, Fall Math, Thanksgiving Math
Watching Fireworks Write a Story Activity - Memorial Day
ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Memorial Day, Months, May, Seasons, Spring, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Worksheets & Printables, Writing Prompts, Activities, Centers, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans
The Watching Fireworks Write a Story – Memorial Day Activities is a fun and engaging writing activity designed for kindergarten through 2nd grade students. It shows a bright, cheerful cartoon of kids watching fireworks in the night sky. Using five key words, students are asked to write a short story about what they see happening in the picture. This activity is a great way to help young learners practice using new vocabulary and putting their thoughts into sentences. It also gives them a chance to think about how people celebrate Memorial Day in a fun and meaningful way. Kids will enjoy using their imagination while learning about an important holiday. How You Can Use It: Use it during writing time or as a warm-up activity Add it to a literacy center or station Use it as an independent writing task Send it home for extra practice or holiday homework Pair it with a class talk about Memorial Day celebrations Why Teachers Love It: Builds writing and vocabulary skills Sparks creativity and storytelling Makes holiday learning fun and age-appropriate Easy to use with different skill levels Encourages kids to make real-world connections through writing Pdf file includes 2 pages. Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Memorial Day, Writing Centers, Writing Prompts, Written Expression, Us History, Sentence Structure, Storytelling, Write A Story, Memorial Day Activities
Earth Day Crown Craft
Creative Arts, ELA, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Seasons, Arbor Day, Earth Day, Spring, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Coloring Pages, Activities, Centers, Crafts, Teacher Tools, Classroom Decor
Looking for a fun way to celebrate Earth Day without turning your classroom into a recycling center explosion? Say hello to the Earth Day Crown Craft , the low-prep, high-fun activity that turns your students into eco-friendly royalty! With this easy-peasy craft, students color, cut, and assemble their very own Earth Day crowns. Whether they see themselves as kings of compost or queens of clean energy, they’ll love wearing their planet pride on their heads. Each crown features Earth-loving images and messages that remind kids of the importance of protecting our one and only home. 🌍 Ways to Use It: Earth Day classroom celebration Art center activity with purpose A crown-worthy reward after an eco-lesson Fun addition to an Earth Day school assembly 🌱 Why Teachers Love It: ✔️ No prep, just print and go ✔️ Encourages creativity AND environmental awareness ✔️ Perfect for K–2 (but let’s be honest, older kids want one too) ✔️ Makes adorable photo ops and hallway displays Get your students excited about saving the Earth, one crown at a time. Because nothing says “I love the planet” like a paper hat and a handful of crayons. Pdf file includes 7 pages
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Earth Day, Earth Day Craft, Earth Day Coloring, Earth Day Crown, Earth Day Crown Craft, Earth Day Activities, Spring Craft, Crafts, Earth Day Crafts
Spring Alphabet Sensory Bin Mats
ELA, Holiday & Seasonal, Language Development, Phonics, Seasons, Spring, Kindergarten, Preschool, Activities
These spring alphabet sensory bin mats engage young learners in letter recognition practice. What is Included: There are 8 different spring alphabet mats for capital and lowercase letters. There are flower letter tiles for students to use when matching letters. How to Use: To create a sensory bin, the teacher will hide the letter tiles inside a sensory bin and then give students an alphabet mat to match the letters they find. Students will match flower letter cards to capital and lowercase mats depicting colorful spring scenes. Children will take out cards one by one, searching for the matching letter on their personal mat. Alternatively, distribute the mats and cards for independent matching tasks. This versatile activity lets learners work alone, in pairs, or a whole group. The eight illustrated mats strengthen alphabet skills and feature real photographs for an engaging literacy center . When to Use: Literacy Center - This sensory bin can be placed in a literacy center for students to work on independently or with a partner. Morning Work - The teacher can place the sensory bin in a morning tub for students to work on as they wait for their classmates to arrive to class. Quiet Time Activity - Students in preschool rooms who do not nap can work quietly with one of these sensory bins. This low prep activity is perfect for teachers to prepare for students to use in the classroom or for children to use at home to practice their letter recognition skills with a hands on approach. The spring mats make a great literacy center for young learners in preschool and kindergarten. Use these fun alphabet mats year after year for a fun seasonal activity assessing letter matching abilities. Pair with other spring themed resources like dot painting fine motor tasks, alphabet puzzles, and counting clip cards for cross-curricular spring fun.
Author The Connett Connection
Tags Sensory Bin, Alphabet Activities, Letter Recognition, Spring Alphabet Mats, Spring Alphabet, Spring Literacy
Transportation Alphabet Clip Cards
Holiday & Seasonal, ELA, Seasons, Spring, Language Development, Pre-Reading, Kindergarten, Preschool, Activities
Kindergarteners and preschoolers will have a blast practicing letter recognition with these transportation alphabet clip cards. Students will get tons exposure to matching capital and lowercase letters as well as building fine motor skills by using clothes clips to identify each letter. What is Included: Each letter has four clip cards, for a total of 104 clip cards. Activities included with these clip cards are matching a capital letter to the same capital letter, matching a lowercase letter to the same lowercase letter and matching a capital letter with its corresponding lowercase letter. How to Use: To use these clip cards, students will need to use a clip or some other manipulative to mark each clip card. Students will look at the letter on each car card and then clip or cover the letter that matches the letter on the car. The teacher may choose to use other objects, like counters, bingo chips or mini erasers to identify each correct answer. The clip cards can be laminated so students can mark their correct responses with dry erase. Where to Use: Fine Motor or Literacy Center - Simply place the clip cards and clips inside the center for students to complete. Morning Tubs or Baskets - These clip cards can be placed in a morning bin for students to work on while their classmates to arrive to school. Task Boxes - By placing these clip cards in task boxes, the teacher will have an easy to set up activity for students that they can easily complete and clean up on their own. Skills Assessed Recognizing and identifying letters that are capital and lowercase Matching a capital or lowercase letter to their letter counterpart Fine Motor Skills with marking their answers with clips These transportation alphabet clip cards are a low prep activity for teachers to assign to students. The cards just need to be printed out and cut apart before students can complete them.
Author The Connett Connection
Tags Alphabet Clip Cards, Fine Motor Activities, Transportation
Earth Day Riddles Activity + Answers
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Earth Day, Seasons, Spring, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Task Cards, Activities, Centers, Classroom Decor, Posters, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans
Let’s face it, getting kids excited about Earth Day (without sounding like a recycling robot) takes a little creativity. Enter the Earth Day Riddles Activity : a brain-teasing, giggle-inducing, sneaky-learning kind of worksheet that makes environmental awareness actually fun . Yep, we’re solving riddles about recycling, nature, and saving the planet, because who said eco-friendly can’t be funny? This resource is perfect for those in-between moments when you want your students thinking, laughing, and maybe even learning a thing or two about Mother Earth. 🟢 How to Use It : Morning bell work to warm up those sleepy brains Earth Day centers or stations Partner or group work for giggle-filled collaboration Early finisher activity that’s not just busywork Great warm-up for Earth Day discussions 🟢 Why It Works : Promotes critical thinking (and chuckles) Builds vocabulary in a fun, memorable way Perfect no-prep printable, just copy and go Engaging for a wide range of learners Adds a little green-themed joy to your lesson plans Pdf file includes 8 pages.
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Earth Day, Science, Earth Day Riddles, Riddles, Task Cards, Spring, Spring Activities, Earth Day Activities, Spring Worksheets, Earth Day Worksheets
Cinco de Mayo Read and Draw Activity
Creative Arts, ELA, Language Development, Reading, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Cinco De Mayo, Seasons, Spring, Summer, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Coloring Pages, Classroom Decor, Bulletin Boards, Activities, Centers, Crafts
Spice up your classroom with this Cinco de Mayo Read and Draw Activity , perfect for K–2nd grade! This no-prep resource combines early reading skills with creativity, so your students can learn and have fun without turning your classroom into a glitter explosion. Each page includes a short, simple reading passage about Cinco de Mayo traditions, think mariachi music, colorful parades, and tasty tacos, followed by a drawing prompt that lets students illustrate what they’ve read. It’s like a fiesta for their brains and crayons! Ways to Use: Morning work with extra flavor Literacy centers with a dash of culture Art + ELA combo lesson (because two birds, one worksheet) Early finisher activity with purpose Sub plans that won’t make your sub run for the door Advantages: Builds reading comprehension through engaging prompts Fosters creativity while reinforcing cultural awareness Encourages fine motor skills in a fun and meaningful way Includes culturally respectful, age-appropriate content No prep required, just print and enjoy Pdf file includes 4 pages. Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Reading, Cinco De Mayo, Cinco De Mayo Craft, Cinco De Mayo Reading, Cinco De Mayo Coloring, Drawing, Crafts, Spring Craft, Coloring
Thanksgiving color by number - Set 4 - Thanksgiving Activities
Creative Arts, Art, Fine Arts, Graphic Arts, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Months, Seasons, 100's Day, April Fools, Back To School, Birthdays, Chinese New Year, Christmas, Cinco De Mayo, Columbus Day, Election Day, End Of Year, First Day of School, Halloween, Hispanic Heritage Month, Indigenous Peoples Day, Last Day of School, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, April, August, December, February, January, July, June, March, May, November, October, September, Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter, Math, Early Math, Numbers, Shapes, Infant, Toddler, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities, Centers, Crafts, Games, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Coloring Pages
Bring on the Thanksgiving Color by Number fun, where crayons meet comedy! These five pages are packed with festive designs like turkeys who forgot it’s November, pumpkins vying for pie stardom, and a cornucopia so full it’s practically saying, “Don’t judge me, it’s the holidays.” Each section is labeled with a number, and each number matches a color, simple, right? Unless you’re that one kid who insists on making the turkey purple because, and I quote, “It’s my artistic vision.” And honestly, who are we to argue? As your students work through these pages, they’ll unveil cheerful Thanksgiving scenes without even realizing they’re practicing focus and color-matching skills. It’s educational, but let’s keep that between us, no need to ruin the fun with big words. Whether it’s coloring a pumpkin the perfect shade of orange or accidentally turning a pie into an unintentional masterpiece, these pages are guaranteed to deliver laughs and creativity. No stress, no prep, and no arguments over who gets the last crayon. Just good old-fashioned fun—well, as old-fashioned as numbered coloring can get. So, grab your art supplies, and let’s make this Thanksgiving more colorful than Uncle Bob’s questionable holiday sweater. Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
Tags Coloring Pages, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Coloring Pages, Thanksgiving Craft, Thanksgiving Activities, Thanksgiving Math, Numbers, Fall Math
How I Can Help the Earth - Writing Prompt
Creative Arts, Graphic Arts, ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Earth Day, Seasons, Spring, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Writing Prompts, Worksheets, Coloring Pages, Activities, Centers, Classroom Decor, Bulletin Boards, Door Decor, Posters
Looking for a meaningful yet simple way to celebrate Earth Day in your classroom? How I Can Help the Earth is a two-part writing and drawing activity that gets students thinking about real ways they can make a difference, without needing a cape or superpowers. Whether it’s turning off the lights, picking up litter, or finally remembering to use that reusable water bottle, kids will put their Earth-saving ideas into words and pictures. First, students write about one way they can help protect the planet. Then, they illustrate their promise in action, because sometimes seeing themselves as eco-heroes makes it all the more real. It’s easy to use, fun to complete, and makes a thoughtful bulletin board full of good intentions and great art (some drawings may include capes anyway, we’re here for it). Ways to Use It: Earth Day writing or art center Morning work or sub plans Part of a larger Earth Day lesson or celebration Bulletin board display Why You’ll Love It: Promotes environmental awareness in a relatable way Encourages reflection and creativity Print-and-go with no prep required Great for various elementary grade levels Inspires real-life action in a fun format Let’s turn those small ideas into big changes, one paper at a time! 🌍 Pdf file includes pages.
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Earth Day, Writing Prompts, Earth Day Writing Prompts, Earth Day Activities, Spring Writing Prompts, Earth Day Writing, Writing, Writing Activities
Memorial Day Coloring Pages
Creative Arts, Art, Graphic Arts, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Seasons, Summer, Spring, Memorial Day, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Coloring Pages, Teacher Tools, Classroom Decor, Bulletin Boards, Posters, Activities, Centers, Crafts
Let’s face it, by the time Memorial Day rolls around, your students are halfway packed for summer (mentally, at least). These Memorial Day Coloring Pages are the perfect way to keep little hands busy and minds engaged while honoring the true meaning of the day. With patriotic images and symbols like flags, stars, and brave soldiers, this no-prep activity brings history and creativity together, without you having to lift more than a finger to print. Perfect for elementary level, it’s a stress-free way to wrap up the month while sneaking in a little conversation about honor, courage, and remembrance. Ways to Use: Morning work or quiet time after recess (aka: your five-minute breather) Art center activity for Memorial Day week Bulletin board or hallway display Sub plan (yes, really!) Homework or take-home family activity Advantages: Supports fine motor skills and creativity Sparks conversations about patriotism and gratitude Promotes classroom calm (no glue sticks required!) Easy to prep, just print and color Makes for beautiful end-of-year keepsakes Pdf file includes 6 pages. Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Memorial Day, Memorial Day Coloring Pages, Memorial Day Activities, Coloring, Coloring Pages, Spring Coloring, Summer Coloring, Memorial Day Craft
If I Were a Tree - Writing Prompt
Creative Arts, Graphic Arts, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Earth Day, Seasons, Spring, Writing, ELA, Creative Writing, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Writing Prompts, Activities, Centers, Classroom Decor, Bulletin Boards, Door Decor, Posters
Need a fresh and fun Earth Day activity that’ll get your students thinking, and giggling, a little? If I Were a Tree is a creative writing and drawing prompt that invites students to imagine life from a tree’s point of view. Would they sway in the wind, shelter birds, or complain about squirrels running all over them? This two-part activity encourages imagination, empathy for nature, and a few chuckles along the way. Students will write a short piece describing what kind of tree they’d be and what their “tree life” would look like. Then, they’ll draw their leafy alter ego! It’s thoughtful, silly, and makes for a great Earth Day classroom display that’s full of personality (and bark jokes). Ways to Use It: Earth Day writing center or whole class activity Morning work or early finisher option Creative bulletin board display Paired with tree- or nature-themed read-alouds Why Teachers Love It: Encourages creativity while building writing skills Easy to prep, just print and go Combines art and writing for a fun, balanced task Sparks meaningful conversations about nature Works for a variety of elementary grade levels Let your students go out on a limb, creatively! 🌳 Pdf file includes 2 pages.
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Earth Day, Earth Day Drawing, Earth Day Writing, Earth Day Writing Prompts, Writing Prompts, Spring Writing, Spring Writing Prompts, No Prep
Easter Missing Middles - Numbers 1 - 20
Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Back To School, Easter, Seasons, Spring, Math, Early Math, Numbers, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Classroom Decor, Door Decor, Bulletin Boards, Activities, Centers, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans
Let’s face it, getting kids to focus on number sequences can feel like trying to herd jellybeans. But with Easter Missing Middles – Numbers 1–20 , you’ll have them cracking the code in no time (egg pun 100% intended). 🐣 Each egg in this no-prep activity is divided into three pieces. The top and bottom parts have numbers, and the middle? Well, that’s where the little mathematicians come in. Their job is to figure out what number is missing in the middle and write it in. It’s like detective work, but cuter and with pastel eggs. Ways to Use It: ✔️ Morning math warm-up – Easy, festive, and effective. ✔️ Easter-themed centers – Because math should get to wear a costume too. ✔️ Number sequence review – Sneaky skill-building in disguise. ✔️ Early finisher activity – Keeps them busy without chaos. ✔️ Small group work – A great way to hatch some math discussions. Why It Works: 🥚 Builds number sequencing skills 🥚 Encourages logical thinking 🥚 Easy to prep (just print and go!) 🥚 Fun, engaging, and totally classroom-approved Who knew eggs could teach math? Now if only they could grade papers too… Pdf files includes 10 pages.
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Numbers, Numbers In Between, Easter, Easter Math, Easter Missing Number, Missing Numbers, Missing Number, Easter Activities, Middle Numbers
Springtime Bunny Puzzles - US Letter - Black & Gray Cutlines - EN US 2
Montessori, Spring, Seasons, Holiday & Seasonal, Vocabulary, Language Development, ELA, Pre-Reading, Preschool, Kindergarten, Homeschool Templates, Homeschool Curriculum, Toddler, Infant, Games, Activities, Projects, Crafts, Centers
This Spring Bunny Jigsaw Puzzle set is something I created to give young learners a fun and calming activity for centers, morning work, or quiet time. The bright spring artwork really draws kids in, and the different puzzle levels are great for supporting a range of abilities. What’s Inside: 4-100 piece puzzles Full-color answer pages Simple printing and cutting tips These puzzles work well with Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten, and the higher-piece versions can challenge Grade 1–2 students. I usually print the pages on cardstock and laminate them so they last longer, especially if they’re going into a center. How to Use: Just print, cut, mix, and let students put the puzzle together. The smaller-piece puzzles are great for fast finishers, and the bigger ones are perfect for students who like a challenge. You can also place each puzzle in a small bag or envelope to make center rotations easier. Skills Supported: Fine motor control Visual discrimination Problem-solving PDF format, 138 total pages.
Author BelaCoo
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Tags Printable Jigsaw Puzzle, Bunny Puzzle, Spring Printable, Preschool Activity, Toddler Fine Motor, Cut And Assemble, Homeschool Printable, Easter Activity, Montessori Activity, 24 Piece Puzzle
Earth Day Coloring Pages - Print and Go
Creative Arts, Graphic Arts, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Earth Day, Seasons, Spring, Winter, Fall, Science, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Coloring Pages, Classroom Decor, Bulletin Boards, Door Decor, Posters, Activities, Centers
Let’s face it—Earth Day is important, but sometimes we just need an activity that keeps kids engaged without requiring 37 steps and a hot glue gun. Enter: Earth Day Coloring Pages , 12 ready-to-go, no-fuss pages filled with Earth-loving goodness that’ll have your students quietly coloring while learning what it means to care about our planet. Total teacher win, right? These aren’t just any coloring pages. We’re talking about sweet, feel-good designs. No glitter, no mess, just crayons, quiet time, and a sneaky dose of environmental awareness. How You Can Use Them: ✔️ Morning work when coffee hasn’t kicked in yet ✔️ Earth Day centers or stations (low prep, high charm) ✔️ Quick sub plans that say “yes, I’ve totally got this” ✔️ Early finisher tasks that don’t involve asking “what now?” ✔️ Bulletin board magic without the hassle Why You’ll Love It: 🌍 It gives you peace and quiet (even if just for 10 minutes) 🌍 It looks adorable when finished 🌍 It teaches kids to care about the Earth in a simple way 🌍 It’s ready when you are, just print and breathe Because sometimes saving the Earth starts with saving your own sanity. Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Earth, Earth Day, Earth Day Coloring, Earth Day Coloring Pages, Earth Day Activities, Earth Day Craft, Spring, Fine Motor Skills, Nature
Spring Addition Math Station or Center
Holiday & Seasonal, Math, Addition and Subtraction, Addition, Seasons, Spring, Preschool, Grade 1, Centers, Activities
This spring 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. Students will use a variety of strategies to solve each addition problem including number lines, tens frames, number bonds, or number sentences to solve each addition equation using objects as counters. What is Included: Addition Task Cards for sums within 20 Number Bond Addition Mat Number Sentence Addition Mat Tens Frames Addition Mat Addition Mat with Tens and Ones Number Line Addition Mat within 10 Number Line Addition Mat within 20 Optional recording sheet How to Use: To use this spring addition math station, the teacher will choose an addition mat for students to solve each addition fact. 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 addition 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 math facts they solved. There are a variety of counters that can be used to solve these problems. The teacher can add 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 strategies with 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, Spring Addition
Thank You Card Write a Story Activity - Memorial Day
ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Memorial Day, Months, May, Seasons, Spring, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Worksheets & Printables, Writing Prompts, Activities, Centers, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans
This meaningful Memorial Day writing activity encourages students to express gratitude while practicing early writing skills. In the “Making a Thank You Card” Write a Story prompt, children observe a sweet cartoon illustration of a child creating a thank-you card for a veteran or hero. Using five simple vocabulary words provided, students craft a short, thoughtful story based on what they see in the picture. This activity combines creativity, empathy, and literacy in a way that’s engaging and age-appropriate. It’s the perfect blend of holiday reflection and skill-building. Ways to Use: Writing centers during Memorial Day week Independent practice or small group writing Morning work or early finisher activity Discussion starter about gratitude and heroes Cross-curricular writing for social studies Advantages: Builds vocabulary and sentence fluency Encourages thankfulness and creative thinking Promotes visual-to-written comprehension Easy to implement with no prep needed Supports social-emotional learning Keeps students meaningfully engaged with a purposeful task Help your students connect emotionally to the meaning of Memorial Day while sharpening their writing skills, one thoughtful story at a time. Pdf file includes 2 pages. Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Write A Story, Writing Centers, Writing Prompts, Written Expression, Memorial Day, Memorial Day Activities, Literacy, Us History, Veterans Day
Spring Sort by Size Activity - Cut and Glue
Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Months, Seasons, Spring, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Centers, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans
Spring Sort by Size Activity is a fun and engaging way to help students build important early learning skills while celebrating the season of sunshine and new beginnings! This hands-on activity gets kids thinking about size differences as they sort spring-themed objects from big to small (or the other way around, because sometimes tiny things are mighty too). Plus, it includes tracing uppercase and lowercase letters and numbers 1 to 10, so students get extra handwriting practice along the way. It’s like spring cleaning, but for their brains! Ways to Use It: Classroom Sorting Game : Give students a set of spring-themed pictures and let them arrange them from biggest to smallest. Bonus points if they explain their choices! Morning Work or Centers : A simple, no-prep way to start the day with sorting and tracing practice. Independent or Partner Activity : Works great for solo learners or paired-up students who can talk through their sorting decisions together. Cut-and-Paste Fun : Let students cut out images and glue them in order, because scissors and glue always make learning more exciting! Advantages: Hands-On Learning : Sorting keeps kids engaged and actively thinking. Extra Handwriting Practice : Tracing letters and numbers sneaks in some fine motor skill development. Builds Logical Thinking : Helps students recognize patterns and compare objects by size. Easy for Teachers : Print, cut, and go, no complicated prep required! Pdf file includes 12 pages.
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Spring, Size, Size Sorting, Sort By Size, Sorting Activity, Spring Activities, Cut And Glue, Size Activity, Fine Motor Skills, Spring Worksheets
Bird Alphabet Sensory Bin Mats
ELA, Holiday & Seasonal, Language Development, Phonics, Seasons, Spring, Kindergarten, Preschool, Activities
These bird alphabet sensory bin mats engage young learners in letter recognition practice. What is Included: There are 8 different bird alphabet mats for capital and lowercase letters. There are bird letter tiles for students to use when matching letters. How to Use: To create a sensory bin, the teacher will hide the letter tiles inside a sensory bin and then give students an alphabet mat to match the letters they find. Students will match bird letter cards to capital and lowercase mats depicting colorful bird scenes. Children will take out cards one by one, searching for the matching letter on their personal mat. Alternatively, distribute the mats and cards for independent matching tasks. This versatile activity lets learners work alone, in pairs, or a whole group. The eight illustrated mats strengthen alphabet skills and feature real photographs for an engaging literacy center . When to Use: Literacy Center - This sensory bin can be placed in a literacy center for students to work on independently or with a partner. Morning Work - The teacher can place the sensory bin in a morning tub for students to work on as they wait for their classmates to arrive to class. Quiet Time Activity - Students in preschool rooms who do not nap can work quietly with one of these sensory bins. This low prep activity is perfect for teachers to prepare for students to use in the classroom or for children to use at home to practice their letter recognition skills with a hands on approach. The bird mats make a great literacy center for young learners in preschool and kindergarten. Use these fun alphabet mats year after year for a fun seasonal activity assessing letter matching abilities. Pair with other bird themed resources like dot painting fine motor tasks, alphabet puzzles, and counting clip cards for cross-curricular bird themed fun.
Author The Connett Connection
Tags Sensory Bin, Alphabet Activities, Letter Recognition, Spring Alphabet Mats, Spring Alphabet, Spring Literacy