Ten frames are one of my favorite tools in the classroom for building number sense. Since my students loved our apple ten frame printables, I knew they would love to work with some fall ten frames as well! These fun printables are great way to build number recognition and counting skills with preschoolers and kindergarteners. Getting…
With autumn in the air, we are having fun with our share of all things pumpkin and other “traditional” fall math center themes, but sometimes a break from the norm is fun to shake things up. This autumn-themed counting center does just that as kids practice number recognition and ten frames with playful crows! Getting…
Looking for a great way to review counting with a seasonal twist? These fall number puzzles are the perfect math center to ring in the cool and breezy fall season. Students will love putting together these fall scenes while reviewing their numbers 1-100. Scroll below to grab your freebie and then snag our Editable Math…
Our Famous Landmark Challenge Cards have been a huge hit! So, I was eager to pull together a new batch of building cards with a fall-themed twist! These building LEGO activity cards are perfect to use in STEM centers, makerspaces, or math stations. Grab your free set below and then hop over and snag our…
I love being outside with my students in the fall. There is always so much to see and learning about the changing environment helps children appreciate and understand their surroundings. This fall scavenger hunt is the perfect way to do just that. Scroll below to grab your freebie that gets your kiddos outside and observing…
Ordering numbers is an important skill for children to master and one that requires lots of repetition. This super cute fall themed math center is sure to engage any learner as they work on ordering two-digit numbers! Scroll below to download your freebie and then make sure to hop over and snag our Place Value…
These fall STEM challenges are a must-try! Students will love diving into engineering, problem solving and (of course) STEM!!
They’re perfect for Halloween parties, fall units, early finisher activities, STEM boxes or just because.
The set is perfect to use in STEM centers, as Halloween stations, fall centers or as early finisher tasks.
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND:
–> 15 pattern block task cards + a record sheet
–> 2 pattern block cover up challenges + a record sheet
–> 1 pattern block design sheet
–> Pumpkin Investigation (in U.S. and metric units)
–> Pumpkin Elevator Challenge
–> Pumpkin Catapult Challenge
–> Pumpkin Stand Challenge
Looking for fall activities your students will beg to play over and over again?!
This print and play pack includes 14 math and literacy centers practicing letter sounds, word families, sight words, number concept, 2D shapes and so much more.
The fall activities are easy to differentiate, making them perfect for kindergarten and first grade!
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND:
LITERACY CENTERS:
The mega pack also includes literacy centers that make it so easy to differentiate. Stretch activities for your strong readers and break down the activities for your struggling kiddos.
–> Alphabet Acorns. Such a motivating way to work on letter recognition and upper and lowercase pairing.
–> Letter Sound Puzzles. Find the letter that starts each word. The set even includes digraphs!
–> Rhyming Sort. Find the words that sound the same.
–> Word Family Sort. Sound out 24 CVC words.
–> EDITABLE Sight Word Game. Race to the tree as you read and write sight words along the way.
–> EDITABLE I Spy. Find the sight words hidden around the room. Then write the words in the right spot on your sheet!
–> EDITABLE Color by Sight Word. A fun literacy craftivity!
–> 3 Story Starters. Get kids writing with fun story prompts.\
MATH CENTERS:
The set also includes math activities teaching critical skills including counting, number writing, patterns and 2D shapes.
–> 1-12 Number Sort. Build number sense as you sort four different ways to write the numbers 1 to 12.
–> Base Ten Puzzles. Count the base ten blocks and find the matching number. It’s a fun way to work on 1 to 120!
–> Roll and Cover. Practice quickly recognizing 1 to 6 OR, for kids who are ready for a stretch, work on adding up to 12.
–> Leaf Patterns. Create AB, ABB, ABCD, AABB, AAB and ABC patterns. Then invite students who are ready for a challenge to create patterns of their own.
–> Write and Wipe Making 10 Cards. Write and solve fall-themed making ten addition problems.
–> Write and Wipe Subtraction Cards. Then invite students to write and solve subtraction within 10!
THERE ARE 14 FALL ACTIVITIES IN ALL!
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Adding in seasonal themes to everyday learning activities can be super motivating for kids. These apple ten frame printables are a great way to work on numbers and counting with preschoolers and kindergarteners this fall! They’re even great for a back to school activity! Getting Ready These printable ten frame activities couldn’t be simpler to prepare. I printed…
Dice games are always a favorite in my classroom… as is anything that involves coloring. When I put the two together, it’s an instant hit! These apple tree math dice games are sure to be a favorite for your learners this fall too as they roll and color their way to number sense and fact…
Want to freshen up your math centers with some fun seasonal math problems? These pumpkin patch addition cards are the perfect answer! And speaking of addition, head over to our shop and snag our Editable Math Fact Games! Scroll below to grab your freebie and then make sure to hop over and grab our Pumpkin…
Want an easy way to sneak some STEM learning into your building center or LEGO bin? These 4 seasons challenge cards are the perfect solution. Kids simply grab one and start to build! Or, for students who are ready for a challenge, have them map out their STEM design on the printable brainstorm sheet beforehand. Grab…
It’s surprisingly easy to make a DIY lava lamp! This quick and simple science demonstration uses a few common items to explore density and buoyancy. Experimenting with water and oil is always a favorite, but with the addition of one extra ingredient, my little scientists were completely mesmerized. For more mesmerizing experiments, check out our 30 Science…
Experimenting with dancing cranberries is the perfect simple fall science activity for kids. Plus, it’s the perfect compliment to our 30 Science Experiments that are kid-approved and tons of fun! Getting Started Setting up for our cranberries dance was fast and easy. We gathered three things: a clear cup, some clear carbonated soda pop (we…
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