Volunteers are an invaluable resource to our classrooms and schools. Make sure to celebrate and thank them this year with these Free Volunteer Thank You Cards! You know me, I love celebrating people and love to show appreciation to them! These Volunteer Thank You Cards are such a easy, inexpensive, thoughtful gift that give to your volunteers that have helped you this year! THIS ACTIVITY WORKS WELL WITH Volunteer Appreciation Day Gift Idea $3.00 Add to cart Volunteer Appreciation Day – Nacho Average Volunteer Gift Idea $3.00 Add to cart Parent Volunteer Pack ~ Editable! $4.00 Add to ..read more

These Free Rainbow Alphabet Letter Cards are a great, hands-on way to practice the letters of the alphabet, beginning sounds,  work on fine motor skills and so much more! Rainbows always make me happy and are great to use all year long, or during your weather unit, St. Patrick’s Day, or spring in general. Hands-on alphabet games are so beneficial for little learners. The cards are great for the students to be able to manipulate and hold in their hands. The small size allows the student to move while learning. The alphabet letter cards are engaging with their bright colors ..read more

this article (and most) on primary playground, does contain affiliate links that we do earn a commission off of.  clicking these links does not cost you any extra but helps our website to keep great articles and freebies like this coming your way. Are you looking for a cute read-aloud for St. Patrick’s Day? Look no further! This week’s Literacy Snack Lucky Read-Aloud is called The Luckiest St. Patrick’s Day Ever! by Teddy Slater. It’s a cute, simple book that takes you through the day, St. Patrick’s Day. It follows the Leprechaun family on their St. Patrick’s Day parade, and then back hom ..read more

Have you ever played Minute To Win It games? They are always a hit with the kids and adults alike! I have 5 St. Patrick’s Day Minute To Win It Ideas that are perfect to use in your classroom! Minute To Win It Games are perfect for the classroom. You can break students up into 5 groups and have them work together and take turns playing the games, and then all rotate. Or you can play as a class. Split our students into 2 groups and choose a student or a few to come up and play each of the games against each other. These games have other great benefits too like working on fine motor skills, coun ..read more

I’m seeing hearts everywhere which means Valentine’s Day is coming! Today I have a fun LoVe Bug Hat, perfect for your students to make and wear! There are so many fun ways you could use this Free Printable Love Bug Hat! Keep reading for some of out favorite ideas! THIS ACTIVITY WORKS WELL WTIH Valentine’s Day A-Z Scavenger Hunt Write The Room Activity Center $3.00 Add to cart Valentine’s Day Cake Walk Numbers $3.00 Add to cart Valentine’s Day Bingo $4.00 Add to cart this article (and most) on primary playground, does contain affiliate links that we do earn a commission off of. &n ..read more

This Snowman Paper Bag Craft is a fun and easy craft idea! Keep reading to download the template so your class can make some of their own! THIS ACTIVITY WORKS WELL WTIH How to Build A Snowman Sequencing Activities $3.00 Add to cart Snowman Bingo $4.00 Add to cart Snowball Counting Mats 1- 20 $3.00 Add to cart Supplies Needed For The Craft A white paper bag for each student – I found mine at Walmart Glue sticks Scissors Black Sharpie, marker, or crayon Crayons Printed Template – you can find it at the bottom of the post. To make the Snowman Paper Bag Craft First, have the studen ..read more

I LOVE making hats for little learners to wear! They are always such a fun, engaging activity for the kids, and they just adore wearing them around school. They are always a great conversation starter to share with their families what they’ve done at school. Today I have a fun Free Printable Snowman Hat that can be used in many different ways! THIS ACTIVITY WORKS WELL WTIH How to Build A Snowman Sequencing Activities $3.00 Add to cart Snowman Bingo $4.00 Add to cart Snowman Activities No Prep Math and Literacy Pack $5.00 Add to cart There are so many fun ways you could use this h ..read more

Do you use callbacks or attention grabbers in your clasrsroom? Are you looking for fun ways to change up them up for the holidays? I’ve gathered a bunch of Holiday Class Call and Responses ideas for you to use in December and a few that can be used into January and February. THIS ACTIVITY WORKS WELL WITH Christmas A-Z Scavenger Hunt Write The Room Activity Center $3.00 Add to cart Christmas Jokes Bingo $4.00 Add to cart Christmas Cake Walk Numbers $3.00 Add to cart If you haven’t used callbacks in your class before, you simply say the teacher phrase, “Up on the housetop” and the ..read more

There is just something about reindeer that is so cute! I’m sharing with you the details of how to make these Reindeer Paint Stick Ornaments, perfect for students to make for their families this year! They are a quick, easy, and inexpensive gift idea! THIS ACTIVITY WORKS WELL WITH Reindeer Beginning Sounds Center $2.50 Add to cart Reindeer Bingo $4.00 Add to cart Reindeer Craft With Writing Prompts/Pages $3.00 Add to cart This article (and most) on primary playground, does contain affiliate links that we do earn a commission off of.  clicking these links does not cost you an ..read more

Are you looking for an easy and inexpensive ornament to have your students make as gifts this year? You’ll love this Snowman Paint Stick Ornament! Such a cute gift idea! As a parent, I am so thankful for my own kids teachers for helping them make these special ornaments or gift each year for our family. They will be cherrished and are excited to see them come back out and onto the tree each year. Keep reading to get all of the details. THIS ACTIVITY WORKS WELL WITH Christmas Cake Walk Numbers $3.00 Add to cart Reindeer Activities No Prep Math, Literacy and Science Pack Fiction & No ..read more