This post shares a Big Smelly Bear video read-aloud and activities to use alongside the book. Your children or students will love watching the story come to life, in addition to completing several thematic activities. Please note: I am sharing a lot of activities! I would not expect to do all of them on one […]

This is a simple post that will teach you how to make a handwriting worksheet. Use it with your child at home or your students at school. Free and easy! While I make most of my children’s handwriting worksheets in PowerPoint, I found an easier way! This is a super simple way that uses an […]

Looking for sight word activities for preschool and kindergarten? You’ve come to the right place! These activities are simple and effective, and work well in the classroom, for homeschooling families, or during distance learning. Activities include sight word mini-books, flip books, and sentence builders. Additionally, these ELA activities would be perfect for homework, literacy centers, […]

This post shares 5 free games for preschool and kindergarten! Use them for math and reading activities. Practice uppercase and lowercase letter recognition, recognizing number to 30, subitizing, letter sounds and memory! All FREE to use with kids ages 6-and-under for in school, home school, or distance learning instruction. This post contains affiliate links. 5 […]

Grab a set of free The Very Very Very Long Dog activities! This post not only includes a video read-aloud, but also several free printables to use right alongside the book. You can use these ideas and activities for distance learning with preschoolers, kindergarteners, first graders, or second graders! This post contains affiliate links. The Very Very […]

With distance learning continuing for the foreseeable future, I compiled a quick list of reading tips for parents and caregivers. I think it’s important to read with our children daily, and while reading for enjoyment is the number one reason to read, here are a few different ways to maximize the benefits of a good […]

Grab a set of free Rhyming Dust Bunnies activities! This post not only includes a video read-aloud, but also several free printables to use right alongside the book. You can use these ideas and activities for distance learning with preschoolers, kindergarteners, or even first graders. This post included affiliate links. Rhyming Dust Bunnies by Jan […]

Have you read Don’t Blink by Amy Krouse Rosenthal?! What?! NO?! Well, you must add this adorable picture book to your bedtime stories shelf. This post not only includes a video read-aloud, but also several free printables to use right alongside the book. Additionally, this post includes ideas and activities for distance learning with preschoolers […]

The Epic Adventures of Huggie and Stick activities can be used in your classroom or at home for children in grades kindergarten through fifth grade. It’s perfect for distance learning instruction, and helpful for teachers and parents, too. A video lesson and free printables are included. This post includes affilate links. Video ELA Lesson This […]

Stuck at home and need something fun to do? You must check out this review of Amazon Umiku Water Beads! This post includes directions for absorption, tips for storage and a review for these fun little water beads. They’re excellent for sensory play and encouraging creativity. Perfect for independent playtime, too!  This post contains affiliate […]