Are you looking for fun and creative ways to teach your child the alphabet without using worksheets? If so, you’re in luck! There are many different methods that can be used. In fact, using creative activities can be a lot of fun for both the teacher, parent or the child.   Using creative methods is […] The post Teaching the alphabet without using worksheets appeared first on Primary Creations ..read more

Are you a first year teacher? You’re probably feeling a little overwhelmed right now. But don’t worry, you’re not alone. We’ve got 5 tips to help you get started in your first year of teaching. It also includes exclusive free printables! Check out our email newsletter and get started on the right foot this school […] The post First Year Teacher Tips appeared first on Primary Creations ..read more

Before I begin I will start with a disclaimer … I am under no assumption that the methods  used successfully in my classroom are the only methods. However, after years of teaching autistic children I have found these approaches to provide positive results when teaching children with autism to read. Furthermore, nor do I think […] The post Teaching children with autism to read appeared first on Primary Creations ..read more

There are lots of ideas for February themes for kids ! There are also fun “National Days” that you could incorporate into the month of February. To help inspire you, here are some ideas that are popular at Primary Creations! Groundhog Day –  Groundhog day takes place every year on February 2nd. Check out our […] The post February Themes For Kids appeared first on Primary Creations ..read more

I was given a blank canvas of a room when I took on the position of an autism teacher. A joy to most educators … anxiety inducing for me. Where should I start? Especially having not met my students and having been given no information on them.  They were to come from around the area […] The post A guide to autism classroom setup appeared first on Primary Creations ..read more

Father’s Day takes place in the USA and UK on Sunday June 21st. It is not a religious holiday like Mothering Sunday. In my classrooms, I have always let my children make a card and a craft for their Fathers or someone special in their lives (the same for Mothering Sunday). If a child does […] The post Fathers Day Craft Ideas for Kids appeared first on Primary Creations ..read more

      Bugs, insects, minibeasts, creepy crawlies – however you refer to them in your part of the world all children love learning about them! There are so many ideas that pop into my head as a teacher/parent when I think about this theme and the many creatures it covers!    It’s not just […] The post Bugs and Insects Theme for Preschool appeared first on Primary Creations ..read more

  I love St. Patrick’s Day celebrations – not just because it means my little learners dress up as adorable leprechauns, then ask animals if they have seen a pot of gold but because it has a magical, fun element to it too!   Rainbows, leprechauns, shimmering gold coins, the greenness of shamrocks.   Whilst […] The post St. Patrick’s Day Activities for Preschool appeared first on Primary Creations ..read more

At some point, most early year teachers teach a farm animal topic for preschool learners. It lends itself nicely to so many areas of learning! Plant life cycles, animal life cycles, farm to plate food activities, animals and farm vehicles. I also like to link it to Old MacDonald had a farm. I like to […] The post How to plan the best farm animals activities for preschool appeared first on Primary Creations ..read more

All children love the adventure of a jungle animal theme. Preschoolers and Prek students alike will enjoy immersing themselves in the jungle life and meeting the wild animals. If you are planning on having a jungle theme in your homeschool or classroom save yourself time and see all the resources and ideas I have put […] The post 20 Jungle Animals Activities for Preschool, PreK, SPED, Autism appeared first on Primary Creations ..read more