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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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Potted Plant One Page Paper Craft Art Activities | Nature Theme
Holiday & Seasonal, Creative Arts, Art, Seasons, Spring, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities, Crafts, Projects
Potted Plant Paper Craft | Easy One-Page Art Project for Spring or Plant or Garden Theme Need a fun, engaging paper craft for your classroom? Use this easy potted plant paper craft activities for the spring 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, Nature, Garden, Plants, Fine Motor 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
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
Spring Subtraction Worksheets - Count then Color
Creative Arts, Graphic Arts, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Seasons, Spring, Math, Addition and Subtraction, Subtraction, Early Math, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Coloring Pages, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans, Activities, Centers
Spring has sprung, and so has subtraction practice! These Spring-Themed Subtraction Worksheets are the cheerful, math-filled answer to the “What do I do with them now?” question. Each page invites students to solve simple subtraction problems (we're talking one-digit minus one-digit kind of fun) and then color the flower . It’s math, it’s art, it’s quiet time magic. Perfect for kindergarten and first grade , these worksheets sneak a little math into springtime creativity. Plus, there’s something satisfying about solving a problem and getting to grab a crayon afterward. Ways to Use It: 🌼 Morning warm-up (while you sip your much-needed coffee) 🌼 Independent practice that actually stays independent 🌼 Spring-themed math centers 🌼 Homework that doesn’t cause family drama 🌼 Early finisher fun (no “I’m done!” chaos) Why It Works: ✔️ Builds subtraction fluency without groans ✔️ Strengthens number sense ✔️ Mixes math and creativity, no screens required ✔️ No prep. Just print and go. Let your students subtract, solve, and color their way to math mastery while you enjoy a peaceful moment (or at least a sip of coffee). Spring has never looked so productive, or quiet! Pdf file includes 10 pages.
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Subtraction, Spring Subtraction, Spring Math, Spring Activities, Addition, Spring Addition, Coloring, Spring Coloring, 1 Digit, Math Centers
Memorial Day Write a Story Activity + Solution
ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Memorial Day, Seasons, Spring, Months, May, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Worksheets & Printables, Writing Prompts, Activities, Centers, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans
The Memorial Day Write a Story Activity + Answers is a thoughtful and engaging writing resource for kindergarten through 2nd grade students. It includes a colorful cartoon picture related to Memorial Day and five vocabulary words. Students are invited to look closely at the image and use all five words to write a short story about what they see. This activity encourages creativity, builds sentence-writing skills, and introduces students to the meaning of Memorial Day in a way they can understand. It also comes with a sample answer/story to help guide young writers or to be used as an example in class. It’s perfect for classrooms looking to combine writing and social studies during the holiday season. Ways to Use: As a writing warm-up or mini-lesson In writing centers or literacy stations For independent or partner writing As a guided writing activity with the whole class As a take-home assignment for extra practice Advantages: Supports early writing and vocabulary development Helps students connect writing with real-life holidays Encourages creativity and storytelling Easy to differentiate for various ability levels Includes a sample answer for modeling or support Pdf file includes 20 pages Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Memorial Day, Write A Story, Written Expression, Writing Centers, Writing Prompts, Sentence Structure, Storytelling, Memorial Day Activities
Earth Day Alphabetical Order + Answers
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Grammar, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Seasons, Spring, Earth Day, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Worksheets & Printables, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans, Tests, Quizzes and Tests, Activities, Centers
Get ready to celebrate Earth Day and alphabet mastery, all in one activity! This Earth Day Alphabetical Order Activity + Answers is a low-prep, high-impact resource that helps your k-3rd graders flex their ABC muscles while learning planet-friendly vocabulary. Words like “recycle,” “pollution,” “compost,” and “planet” are ready to be sorted faster than your students can say, “Save the Earth!” This is the kind of activity that sneaks in literacy practice while reinforcing environmental awareness. It's educational, thematic, and just the right level of challenge for upper elementary students, plus, no trees were harmed in the making of this worksheet (unless you print it… then we suggest recycling). Ways to Use It: 🌍 Independent work during Earth Day week 🌍 Literacy stations with a green twist 🌍 Sub plans that make you look super prepared 🌍 Early finisher task that doesn’t require glue, glitter, or chaos Why Teachers Love It: ✅ Easy print-and-go format ✅ Answer key included (because you're human) ✅ Thematic tie-in to Earth Day ✅ Builds vocabulary and dictionary skills Pdf file includes 4 pages. Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Alphabet, Alphabetical Order, Abc Order, Earth Day, Earth Day Literacy, Earth Day Grammar, Literacy, Grammar, Earth Day Activities
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
Spring Alphabet Clip Cards
ELA, Holiday & Seasonal, Language Development, Pre-Reading, Seasons, Spring, Kindergarten, Preschool, Activities
Kindergarteners and preschoolers will have a blast practicing letter recognition with these spring 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 heart card and then clip or cover the letter that matches the letter on the flower. 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 spring 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, Spring Preschool Activities, Spring Alphabet, Spring Letters
Cinco de Mayo Coloring Pages
Creative Arts, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Cinco De Mayo, Months, May, Seasons, Summer, Spring, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities, Centers, Crafts, Classroom Decor, Bulletin Boards, Teacher Tools, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Coloring Pages
Let’s be honest: when Cinco de Mayo hits, your students are ready for a celebration... and you’re just hoping no one brings maracas to school. These Cinco de Mayo Coloring Pages give you the best of both worlds, festive fun and focused calm. Packed with cheerful sombreros, piñatas, tacos, and more, these print-and-go pages bring cultural flair and creative expression to your classroom without any glitter explosions or musical instruments. Perfect for elementary level, this resource makes learning about Mexican heritage as simple as handing out crayons. Ways to Use: Morning work to start the day with calm, colorful focus Early finisher activity (because there’s always one) Art centers or independent time Sub plans that don’t require a single extra step Send home as a festive weekend treat Advantages: Builds fine motor skills and attention to detail Encourages cultural appreciation through creativity Keeps students quietly engaged (a teacher’s dream) No prep, just print, pass out, and enjoy the quiet hum of coloring Makes for a bright, fun display in the hallway or classroom Pdf file includes 6 pages. Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Cinco De Mayo, Cinco De Mayo Coloring, Coloring Pages, Cinco De Mayo Craft, Cinco De Mayo Activities, May Coloring, Spring Coloring, Crafts
Memorial Day Song Write a Story Activity - Memorial Day
ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Memorial Day, Seasons, Spring, Months, May, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Worksheets & Printables, Writing Prompts, Activities, Centers, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans
Bring patriotic joy into your classroom with this fun and thoughtful “Singing a Memorial Day Song” writing activity! Perfect for K–2 learners, this no-prep resource invites students to observe a lively cartoon-style picture of children singing in celebration of Memorial Day. Using five age-appropriate vocabulary words, students will write a short story based on the image, practicing sentence building and storytelling in a meaningful context. This activity adds a musical twist to your Memorial Day lesson plans while keeping young writers engaged and learning. Ways to Use: Literacy or writing center activity Morning work or journal writing prompt Social studies and music lesson tie-in Early finisher enrichment task Take-home or parent-share project Advantages: Promotes vocabulary development through themed word use Encourages creativity, observation, and narrative skills Reinforces the importance of national holidays Inspires expression through both language and art Strengthens writing fluency in a fun, low-pressure way Requires no prep, just print and go! Celebrate Memorial Day with stories and songs, your students will love combining writing and imagination while honoring this important holiday! Pdf file includes 2 pages. Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Memorial Day, Writing Centers, Writing Prompts, Written Expression, Literacy, Creative Writing, Us History, Writing, Vocabulary
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
My Color Wheel Game - Colors Activity
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Seasons, Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter, Kindergarten, Preschool, Infant, Toddler, Grade 1, 2, Activities, Centers, Crafts, Games, Classroom Decor, Bulletin Boards, Banners, Posters
Let’s be honest, teaching colors should be as exciting as a rainbow after a storm (but without the mess of actual paint everywhere). That’s where My Color Wheel Game comes in! This interactive, hands-on activity makes learning about colors fun, engaging, and just the right amount of competitive . Whether your little learners are just starting to explore primary colors or ready to mix things up (literally), this game helps them understand how colors work in a way that actually sticks , unlike that red marker stain on your sleeve. How to Use (Because We Know You Like Options!): ✔ Morning Warm-Up – Get those brains buzzing with some colorful fun! ✔ Small Group Activity – Perfect for teamwork and friendly competition. ✔ Early Finishers – Because finishing early shouldn’t mean getting bored. ✔ Indoor Recess – A lifesaver when it’s too rainy, too cold, or too “I don’t wanna go outside.” ✔ Art Integration – Teach color mixing in a way that actually makes sense! Why You’ll Love It: ✔ Zero prep – Just print and play! ✔ Hands-on learning – Kids stay engaged without realizing they’re learning. ✔ Encourages creativity – Because the world needs more artists, not just adults who color inside the lines. ✔ No glitter involved – A teacher’s dream! With My Color Wheel Game , your students will go from “What’s a primary color?” to “Look, I made purple!” in no time. 🌈🖍🎨 Pdf fie includes 2 pages.
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
Tags Colors, Vocabulary, Back To School, Fine Motor Skills, Games, Colors Game, Cut And Glue, Back To School Activities
Memorial Day Alphabetical Order + Answers
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Grammar, Vocabulary, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Seasons, Spring, Memorial Day, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Worksheets & Printables, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Quizzes and Tests, Tests, Lesson Plans, Centers, Activities
Looking for a no-prep, brain-boosting activity that keeps your students focused while visions of summer dance in their heads? This Memorial Day Alphabetical Order Activity + Answers is here to save the day, no cape required. Designed for K–3rd graders, this patriotic worksheet helps young learners practice alphabetical order using kid-friendly Memorial Day-themed words like “flag,” “brave,” and “soldier.” It’s the perfect combo of reading and organizing, minus the whining. Ways to Use: 🇺🇸 Add it to your Memorial Day lesson plans for a quick literacy warm-up 🇺🇸 Use it as morning work or a calm-down activity after recess 🇺🇸 Give it to early finishers so they stay focused and you stay sane 🇺🇸 Keep it handy for sub days or last-minute planning (we’ve all been there) Why Teachers Love It: ✅ Builds ABC order skills with meaningful vocabulary ✅ Includes an answer key so correcting is a breeze ✅ Totally no-prep, just print and go ✅ Great for classroom discussions about honoring heroes Pdf file includes 4 pages. Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Literacy, Abc Order, Alphabetical Order, Memorial Day, Memorial Day Craft, Memorial Day Literacy, End Of Year, Spring, Spring Literacy
Easter Eggs Painting
Creative Arts, Graphic Arts, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Seasons, Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter, Easter, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Coloring Pages, Classroom Decor, Bulletin Boards, Posters, Crafts, Activities
Easter is the perfect time for bright colors, creativity, and, of course, decorating eggs! But let’s be honest—sometimes painting real eggs can be a messy, cracked-shell disaster. That’s where this Easter Egg Painting Activity comes to the rescue! This fun and stress-free activity lets kids enjoy all the excitement of decorating Easter eggs—without you finding paint splatters on your walls three weeks later. This resource includes two pages : one beautifully designed Easter egg coloring sheet and a handy guide to help kids create colorful masterpieces. Whether they follow the guide or let their imaginations run wild, their eggs are guaranteed to be mess-free and cracking with personality! Ways to Use: ✔️ Easter Classroom Fun – A festive, no-prep activity to celebrate the season. ✔️ Art Center Addition – Encourages creativity and color exploration. ✔️ Quiet Time Saver – Keeps little hands busy and classrooms peaceful (for a few minutes at least). ✔️ Take-Home Activity – Fun for kids and a fridge-worthy masterpiece for parents. Why You'll Love It: ✔️ No mess, no stress – No real eggs, no spills, just creativity. ✔️ Encourages fine motor skills – Great for little hands learning control. ✔️ Instant fun – Just print, grab some colors, and let the Easter magic begin! Who knew decorating Easter eggs could be this easy? Pdf file includes 6 pages.
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
Tags Coloring, Coloring Pages, Spring, Spring Coloring, Easter, Easter Coloring, Easter Coloring Pages, Easter Eggs , Easter Eggs Coloring
Arbor Day Writing Prompt Activity
ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Language Development, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Arbor Day, Seasons, Spring, Months, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Worksheets & Printables, Writing Prompts, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans, Activities, Centers
Looking for a tree-mendously fun way to celebrate Arbor Day with your K–2 students? This Arbor Day Writing Prompt is just what you need! It includes two engaging parts: a writing activity and a drawing task, because sometimes our youngest writers need to express their big thoughts and show them with adorable stick figures (or squirrels with sunglasses, no judgment here). Students will write about how they can help the Earth or take care of trees, and then draw a matching picture. It’s perfect for building early writing confidence and encouraging creativity, plus it makes a cute display that screams, “We love trees!” Ways to Use: 🌳 Whole-group writing time 🌳 Literacy centers or morning work 🌳 Early finisher activity 🌳 Arbor Day or Earth Day mini-lesson Why It’s Awesome: ✅ No prep, print and go ✅ Builds writing and fine motor skills ✅ Encourages environmental responsibility in age-appropriate ways ✅ Combines writing and drawing for double the engagement ✅ Makes a sweet keepsake or hallway display Pdf file includes 2 pages. Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Writing, Writing Prompt, Arbor Day, Arbor Day Writing, Arbor Day Writing Prompt, Arbor Day Craft, Arbor Day Activities, Spring Writing, Spring Craft
If I Were a Bus Driver - Writing Prompt
ELA, Language Development, Writing, Creative Writing, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Seasons, Spring, Labor Day, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Worksheets & Printables, Writing Prompts, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans, Classroom Decor, Bulletin Boards, Activities, Centers
Beep beep! It’s time to celebrate Labor Day by hopping aboard the imagination express! This If I Were a Bus Driver writing and drawing prompt is perfect for K–2 students who love wheels, honking horns, and the idea of being in charge of something way bigger than their lunchbox. This resource lets young learners imagine a day in the life of a friendly (and very patient) bus driver. Students will write about what they'd do, maybe they’d play music on the morning route, hand out invisible seatbelt awards, or make every stop feel like a field trip. Then, they’ll draw their dream bus and possibly even themselves behind the wheel, watch out, world! Ways to Use: Ideal for Labor Day lessons about community workers. Great for writing centers, morning work, or early finishers. Makes an excellent addition to a transportation unit. Fun to display on a classroom bulletin board or hallway gallery. Advantages: Builds appreciation for hardworking bus drivers. Boosts writing confidence and creativity. Encourages artistic expression and storytelling. Low-prep and high-engagement, just print and go! Pdf file includes 2 pages. Enjoy!
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Tags Writing, Writing Prompts, Writing Centers, Career, Careers, Labor Day, Labor Day Writing, Labor Day Activities, Spring Writing, Labor
May Reading Journal - Reading Comprehension
ELA, Language Development, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Seasons, Months, May, Spring, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Coloring Pages, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans, Centers, Activities
Looking for a low-prep way to keep your students reading, thinking, and engaged during the busy month of May? This May Reading Journal is here to help! Students will read a short passage, answer comprehension questions to prove they were actually paying attention, and get creative by illustrating the story, because sometimes, a picture really is worth a thousand words. Whether you're wrapping up testing season or just trying to hold it together until summer break, this reading journal brings calm to the classroom chaos. Ways to Use It: 📘 Morning work with a purpose 📘 Literacy centers without the mess 📘 Homework that won’t cause tears (yours or theirs) 📘 Substitute plans that actually work Why It Works: ✔️ Builds reading comprehension in bite-sized chunks ✔️ Adds art into the mix (hello, engagement!) ✔️ Great for independent work ✔️ Easy to use with any reading level ✔️ Keeps students thinking critically while having fun Let your students read, reflect, and illustrate their way through May, while you enjoy a resource that’s as useful as it is easy to prep. Pdf file includes 41 pages.
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Reading, Reading Comprehension, May Reading, Spring Reading, Spring Reading Comprehension, Spring Activities, Esl, Reading Passages
Easter Egg Craft
Creative Arts, Graphic Arts, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Seasons, Spring, Easter, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Centers, Activities, Crafts, Classroom Decor, Bulletin Boards, Posters, Door Decor
Ready to embrace the chaos of scissors, glue sticks, and colorful creativity? This Easter Egg Craft is the perfect way to keep your little learners engaged while they snip, stick, and sparkle their way through spring. It’s hands-on, low-prep, and a certified “quiet activity” (well, mostly quiet, until someone loses a glue cap). With just two pages, one egg template to decorate and one easy-to-follow guide, students can create their own fabulous Easter masterpieces. Whether your classroom turns into a pastel explosion or a glitter warzone, at least they’re having fun and developing those fine motor skills, right? What’s Included: 🥚 2 Easter Egg Elements pages (perfect for cutting, decorating, and showing off. 🖍️ 1 Guide Page with design examples and color inspiration Ways to Use It: ✔️ Art Time : Channel that holiday energy into something creative ✔️ Bulletin Board Brilliance : Create a colorful wall of egg-cellent artwork ✔️ Holiday Fun Friday : A festive activity to end the week with style ✔️ Morning Work / Early Finishers : Keeps hands busy and minds happy ✔️ Take-Home Craft : Parents love fridge-worthy art Warning: May cause bursts of joy and mild glue stick addiction.
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Tags Cut And Glue, Fine Motor Skills, Easter Craft, Easter Activities, Easter Cut And Glue, Easter Egg Craft, Egg Craft, Spring Activities, Easter Crafts
If I Were a Firefighter - Writing Prompt
ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Language Development, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Months, Seasons, Spring, Summer, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Worksheets & Printables, Writing Prompts, Activities, Centers, Crafts, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans, Classroom Decor, Bulletin Boards
Get ready for sirens of creativity and buckets of imagination with If I Were a Firefighter ! This engaging writing and drawing activity is perfect for your K–2 students who dream big (and love making sound effects while working). Whether it’s saving the day, rescuing kittens, or sliding down the fire pole all day long, this prompt brings out every child’s inner hero. Ways to use this resource: Use during a fire safety unit or community helpers lesson. Great for early finishers who “accidentally” write three words and say they’re done. Add to your writing center for some independent storytelling magic. Makes a fun bulletin board display, kids love seeing their firefighter selves on the wall! Pair with a visit from your local fire department for extra excitement! Advantages: Encourages creative writing with a topic kids are genuinely excited about. Builds sentence-writing confidence, even for your most reluctant authors. Includes a drawing component, because sometimes kids can draw better than they can write. No prep needed, just print and go! Inspires giggles, big ideas, and plenty of red crayon use. Pdf file includes 2 pages. Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Writing, Writing Prompt, Career, Careers, Firefighter, Writing Prompts, Careers Writing Prompts, Spring, Writing Centers, Literacy
My Green Dream Home - 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, Worksheets, Coloring Pages, Writing Prompts, Activities, Centers, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans
Looking for an Earth Day activity that’s creative, fun, and just the right amount of eco-friendly? My Green Dream Home is a two-part writing and drawing prompt that lets students design and describe the environmentally-friendly house of their dreams. Solar panels? Check. Rooftop gardens? You bet. A composting robot that also does homework? Why not! Students can let their imaginations run wild while learning how small changes can make a big difference for the planet. First, students write about the features of their dream “green” home, how it helps the Earth, saves energy, and maybe even has a bike-powered TV. Then, they bring their ideas to life with a detailed drawing of their eco-inspired masterpiece. The result? A house that’s good for the Earth and display-ready. Ways to Use It: Earth Day writing and art center Creative homework assignment Project-based learning activity Bulletin board or hallway display Why You’ll Love It: Blends creativity with environmental awareness Helps students connect science with writing Encourages problem-solving and design thinking Zero prep, just print and go Great for a range of elementary grade levels Because saving the Earth starts at home, especially if that home has wind turbines and a garden on the roof! 🌱🏡 Pdf file includes 2 pages.
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Tags Earth Day, Earth Day Writing, Earth Day Writing Prompts, Writing Prompts, Spring Activities, Earth Day Activities, Writing, Earth Day Coloring
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
Thanksgiving Color by Number - Set 1 - Thanksgiving Activities
Creative Arts, Art, Fine Arts, Graphic Arts, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Months, 100's Day, Back To School, Birthdays, Christmas, Columbus Day, End Of Year, Election Day, Indigenous Peoples Day, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, April, August, December, February, January, July, June, March, May, November, October, September, Seasons, 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, Coloring Pages, Color By Number, Turkey, Thanksgiving Turkey, Coloring Turkey, Turkey Craft, Thanksgiving Craft, Thanksgiving Math
Spring Counting to 10 Clip Cards
Holiday & Seasonal, Seasons, Spring, Math, Early Math, Numbers, Kindergarten, Preschool, Activities
Students will have fun counting up to 10 and practicing fine motor skills with these spring themed counting clip cards. These cards allow students to get ample practice counting to 10 with the colorful and fun images. Students will want to complete these cards again and again. What is Included: There is one spring themed clip card for each number 1 through 10. Each clip card includes colorful and bright real photographic images to keep students engaged in counting. How to Use: Students will take a clip card. They will count the number of objects, and then place a clip or other manipulative on the current number of objects counted. When to Use: Math Center - These clip cards can be used in a math center by simply placing the cards and clips inside each center . Students can work independently or with a partner to complete these cards. Morning Activity - These cards can be placed inside a morning tub or basket for students to work on as classmates arrive to class. Quiet Activity - These clip cards 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 clip cards are a low prep activity for teachers to prepare for students. They just need to be printed and cut apart before students can use them. These cards can be stored inside a task box which allows for easy set up, clean up, and storage. 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 the clips used to mark each answer. Skills Assessed: Counting to 10 One to one correspondence Number recognition Fine motor skills
Author The Connett Connection
Tags Spring Counting, Counting To 10, Preschool Math, Clip Cards
Easter Egg Craft 2
Creative Arts, Graphic Arts, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Easter, Seasons, Spring, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Activities, Centers, Crafts, Classroom Decor, Bulletin Boards, Door Decor, Posters
Ready to embrace the chaos of scissors, glue sticks, and colorful creativity? This Easter Egg Craft is the perfect way to keep your little learners engaged while they snip, stick, and sparkle their way through spring. It’s hands-on, low-prep, and a certified “quiet activity” (well, mostly quiet, until someone loses a glue cap). With just two pages, one egg template to decorate and one easy-to-follow guide, students can create their own fabulous Easter masterpieces. Whether your classroom turns into a pastel explosion or a glitter warzone, at least they’re having fun and developing those fine motor skills, right? What’s Included: 🥚 2 Easter Egg Elements pages (perfect for cutting, decorating, and showing off. 🖍️ 1 Guide Page with design examples and color inspiration Ways to Use It: ✔️ Art Time : Channel that holiday energy into something creative ✔️ Bulletin Board Brilliance : Create a colorful wall of egg-cellent artwork ✔️ Holiday Fun Friday : A festive activity to end the week with style ✔️ Morning Work / Early Finishers : Keeps hands busy and minds happy ✔️ Take-Home Craft : Parents love fridge-worthy art Warning: May cause bursts of joy and mild glue stick addiction.
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Craft, Crafts, Easter, Easter Egg, Easter Egg Craft, Easter Activities, Spring, Spring Craft, Spring Activities, Easter Craft