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Highlight-a-Letter Activities

I have long been a fan of highlighters. They’re fun and florescent and

Big Letter Names

Wednesday was the first day of preschool for the littles. I really want

Are you getting ready to teach an apple unit? Then, you'll definitely want to grab this free download from The Inspired Apple! It includes fifteen apple-themed vocabulary words that you can use in a writing center, alongside a read-aloud, or even at a center to help students better understand the content terms. Teachers and students will love adding this to their apple activities in the month of September. Also included are two writing pages. #apples #appleactivities #printable #free #download #appleunit #johnnyappleseed #appletree #lifecycle #vocabulary

Apple Vocabulary Free Printable

September is such a fun month in the classroom! Grab this free vocabulary

Check out my favorite apple-themed read-alouds that I use in kindergarten, first grade, and second grade. They are perfect to use in an apple unit in the month of September. Activities for each book are also included that are Common Core aligned, differentiated, and engaging. Teachers will love how easy these activities are to implement into their daily curriculum. #appleunit #fall #harvest #applelifecycle #partsofanapple #science #ELA #math #science #socialstudies

The Best Apple Books for Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade

Dang, I love kid lit. Like, a lot. We moved recently – as

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Read-aloud Activities for 20 Back to School Books

Do you have a set of books that you just love to read

If you're looking for great ELA resources for kindergarten and first grade, this post is a MUST READ. It's full of activities and ideas for everything from guided reading, to sight word instruction, to handwriting, to read-alouds, to literacy stations and MORE! It's an excellent resource for new teachers or ANY teacher in the primary grades! Babbling Abby from The Inspired Apple will help you get your reading block planned!

ELA Must-Haves for Kindergarten and First Grade

I frequently receives messages from members of The Inspired Apple community asking what