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Solar Eclipse 2024 Kindergarten Activities, Craft Headbands Worksheets & Writing

By Hilary Statum - Pencils to Pigtails

Celebrate the 2024 Solar Eclipse with this updated, easy-to-use, and high-interest unit! This engaging unit includes exciting activities, writing prompts, adorable crafts, viewer instructions, party ideas, and so much more! You will even receive a

Subjects:

Astronomy, Writing, End of Year

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Activities, Literature Circles

CCSS:

K.CC.A.2, K.CC.A.3, K.CC.B.4b, K.CC.B.5, 1.NBT.A.1, K.OA.A.1, K.OA.A.2, K.OA.A.3, K.OA.A.4, RI.K.1, RI.K.4...

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Teddy Bear Picnic and Sleepover

By Hilary Statum - Pencils to Pigtails

Host a high-interest Teddy Bear Day for your students to work on graphing, one-to-one correspondence, addition, subtraction, creative writing, fiction versus nonfiction and more while creating memories to last a lifetime with this EDITABLE resource!

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Math, Other (ELA)

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Centers

CCSS:

K.CC.A.3, K.CC.B.4, K.CC.B.4b, K.CC.B.5, K.CC.C.6, K.CC.C.7, K.MD.A.1, K.MD.A.2, K.MD.B.3, RI.K.4, RI.K.7...

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Back to School Craft / Summer Sunglasses / Bright Future Prompts

By Hilary Statum - Pencils to Pigtails

This end of the year or back to school resource includes a showstopper craft and over 50 writing prompts. You can also use it any time of the year to think about the student's future or have your children write about their experience for your next

Subjects:

Writing, Spring, End of Year

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

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Projects, Bulletin Board Ideas

CCSS:

W.K.2, W.K.5, W.K.7, W.K.8, L.K.1, L.K.2, L.K.6

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$1.00

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Groundhog Day Activities

By Hilary Statum - Pencils to Pigtails

This unit is full of groundhog crafts including shadow puppets and crafts, an adorable headband, page toppers, peek-a-boo groundhog from a cup, writing assignments, prediction activities, mini-readers, a class book and more! My students loved every

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Holidays/Seasonal, Winter

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

CCSS:

RL.K.1, RL.K.2, RL.K.3, RL.K.4, RL.K.7, RL.K.10, RL.1.1, RL.1.3, RL.1.7, W.K.1, W.K.8...

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Solar Eclipse 2024, Writing, Reading, Crafts, Research, Vocabulary, & Class Book

By Hilary Statum - Pencils to Pigtails

Study the 2024 Solar Eclipse with this unit full of exciting activities, research guides, page topper crafts, writing prompts, adorable crafts, class books, party ideas, editable parent letters, and so much more! This resource was designed for 3rd -

Subjects:

Astronomy, Writing, Back to School

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Activities, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.4.1, RL.5.1, RL.6.1, RI.3.10, RI.4.10, RI.5.10, RI.6.10, W.3.3, W.4.1, W.4.3...

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Martin Luther King Jr. Activities and Crafts

By Hilary Statum - Pencils to Pigtails

Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with this resource jam-packed with meaningful crafts, nonfiction class books, photograph & word sorts, page toppers, a large variety of writing prompts, & more! The keepsake crafts will be cherished

Subjects:

Character Education, Martin Luther King Day, Informational Text

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

CCSS:

RI.K.1, RI.K.2, RI.K.3, RI.K.4, RI.K.10, RI.1.1, RI.1.2, RI.1.3, RI.1.6, RI.1.7, RI.1.8...

$5.00

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Groundhog Day Bundle

By Hilary Statum - Pencils to Pigtails

Looking for Groundhog Day activities to incorporate both fiction and nonfiction standards? This unit is PACKED with writing prompts, peek-a-boo crafts, shadow puppets, prediction activities and combined with my nonfiction resource to make a HUGE

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Informational Text

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Centers

CCSS:

RL.K.1, RL.K.4, RL.K.5, RL.K.7, RL.1.7, RI.K.1, RI.K.3, RI.K.4, RI.K.7, RI.K.9, RI.K.10...

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Easy Prep STEM Challenges

By Hilary Statum - Pencils to Pigtails

These 10 low prep STEM challenges will keep students engaged and use materials you most likely already have in your classroom! I've also included STEM tips, planning pages, reflection pages, photos from my classroom and more! You will find the

Subjects:

Math, Science, Other (ELA)

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Centers

CCSS:

W.K.2

$5.00

214

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$The Gruffalo$

The Gruffalo

By Hilary Statum - Pencils to Pigtails

This highly engaging companion to the books, The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child, includes crafts, ELA activities, measurement tasks, recipes, & other exciting ideas! Your students will love this unit created to use after studying these

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Measurement, Writing

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

CCSS:

K.MD.A.1, K.MD.A.2, RL.K.3, RL.K.9, RL.K.10, RI.K.1, SL.K.5, L.K.1, L.K.2

$5.00

124

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Differentiated Morning Work | EDITABLE | PreK | Kindergarten | 1st Grade

By Hilary Statum - Pencils to Pigtails

Keep students engaged while practicing rhyming, syllables, opposites, number recognition, number order, ABC order, letter matching, CVC & CCVC words, and so much more with these differentiated tasks!This unique system makes it easy to ensure

Subjects:

Reading, Math, Phonics

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Task Cards, Centers

CCSS:

K.CC.A.1, K.CC.A.2, K.CC.B.4, K.CC.B.4a, K.CC.B.4b, K.CC.B.4c, K.CC.B.5, K.CC.C.7, 1.NBT.A.1, K.G.A.2, K.G.A.3...

$16.00

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Science of Reading Centers Bundle

By Hilary Statum - Pencils to Pigtails

Practice segmenting, blending, look-alike words, and other essential phonemic awareness and phonics skills with this growing mega bundle of centers aligned with the Science of Reading. You will receive over 20 centers to help students practice

Subjects:

Reading, Reading Strategies, Phonics

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles, Centers

CCSS:

RF.K.1b, RF.K.2, RF.K.2b, RF.K.2d, RF.K.3, RF.K.3a, RF.K.3b, RF.1.2, RF.1.2c, RF.1.2d, RF.1.3b...

$20.00

$10.00

Bundle

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Sound Wall with Mouth Articulation Pictures, Cards, Science of Reading Aligned

By Hilary Statum - Pencils to Pigtails

Use these real photos to set up a Vowel Valley and Consonant or Sound Wall based on the Science of Reading in your classroom! Sound Walls help students learn to read and write based on the 44 phonemes in the English language. Students focus on the

Subjects:

Spelling, Writing, Phonics

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Literature Circles, Centers

CCSS:

RF.K.1, RF.K.1b, RF.K.2, RF.K.3, RF.K.3a, RF.K.3b, RF.1.2, RF.1.2b, RF.1.2c, RF.1.2d, RF.1.3...

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Book Companion Bundle Sequencing & Retell, Gruffalo, Teddy Bear Day & Fairy Tale

By Hilary Statum - Pencils to Pigtails

This is a special bundle created for Elevate attendees! This bundle is jam-packed with resources. You will receive 10 Book Companion Resources!In this resource you will find:Detailed Photo InstructionsThe Gruffalo Book Companion UnitThe Giant Jumper

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Reading, Writing

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles, Centers

CCSS:

RF.K.1a, RF.K.4, W.K.1, W.K.2, W.K.5, W.K.8, W.1.1, W.1.2, W.1.5, W.1.8

$70.00

$29.00

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Low Prep Simple Science Experiments, Lesson Plans, Printables, Crawling Rainbow

By Hilary Statum - Pencils to Pigtails

These easy to prep simple science experiments for primary grades use materials you already have in your classroom or kitchen! Create a crawling rainbow, lemon volcano, green pennies, and so much more. You will love the detailed lesson plans, setup

Subjects:

Reading, Reading Strategies, Phonics

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles, Centers

CCSS:

W.K.2, W.K.3, W.K.7, W.1.2, W.1.3, W.1.7, W.1.8, CCRA.W.3, CCRA.W.7, CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2...

$5.00

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Writing Center for the Entire Year

By Hilary Statum - Pencils to Pigtails

This comprehensive Interactive Writing Center is a huge bundle that includes a year's worth of highly motivational and engaging writing activities for students from preschool through second grade as well as all of the supplies needed to get started.

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing, Back to School

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas, Centers

CCSS:

W.K.1, W.K.2, W.K.3, W.K.5, W.K.7, W.K.8, L.K.1a, L.K.2a, L.K.2b, L.K.2c, L.1.1a...

$62.00

$31.00

114

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New Years 2024 | Craft, Writing, and Digital Activities

By Hilary Statum - Pencils to Pigtails

Celebrate New Year's Eve 2024 with this fun resource packed with an adorable Boom Deck™, introductory printable book, crafts, headbands, lots of ELA practice, & more! This resource is updated every year for you to redownload for free!This

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Winter, The New Year

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Internet Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RF.K.1, RF.K.1c, W.K.1, W.K.2, W.K.5, W.1.1, W.1.5, W.1.8, CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2

$5.00

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My Teacher is Having a Baby - Announce & Celebrate Pregnancy

By Hilary Statum - Pencils to Pigtails

If you are pregnant or know someone who is expecting, this is the perfect resource to announce and celebrate the news that you are expecting a child with your students. You will find a choice of 2 ways to announce the news, activities, a letter to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

W.K.1, W.K.8, W.1.1, W.1.8

$5.00

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Grandparents Day Activities and Crafts

By Hilary Statum - Pencils to Pigtails

Celebrate grandparents with these adorable cards, photo frames, handprint keepsakes, interview templates, the class book, and more! This resource will give students a strong understanding about Grandparents Day and why we celebrate our grandparents.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Centers

CCSS:

W.K.8, W.1.8, CCRA.L.1

$6.00

Digital Download PDF (68.31 MB)

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$Jack and the Beanstalk$

Jack and the Beanstalk

By Hilary Statum - Pencils to Pigtails

You will find Jack & the Beanstalk retell and sequencing activities, crafts, STEM challenges, writing prompts, and more in this resource that truly has EVERYTHING you will ever need to work on this beloved fairy tale! The kids will adore the

Subjects:

Math, Other (ELA), Literature

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Literature Circles, Centers

CCSS:

K.CC.A.1, RL.K.1, RL.K.2, RL.K.3, RL.K.4, RL.K.5, RL.K.10, W.K.7, CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2

$6.00

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Candy Cane Dramatic Play Activities | Christmas & December Center Ideas

By Hilary Statum - Pencils to Pigtails

Set up a Candy Cane Stand or Shop in your classroom to work on addition, writing, number words, color words, simple sentence reading, graphing, one-to-one correspondence, and more! Students can complete the Kindness Challenge to incorporate a lesson

Subjects:

Literature, Holidays/Seasonal, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

Activities, Centers

CCSS:

K.CC.A.1, K.CC.B.4, K.CC.B.4a, K.CC.B.4b, RF.K.1, RF.K.1a, RF.K.3, RF.K.3c, RF.K.4, W.K.1

$8.00

$6.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I just finished my 15th year of teaching. I've taught 4th grade, 5th grade, 2nd grade, transitional first, kindergarten, and now I'm an ESL teacher for my district. My heart is with the younger grades. I love to develop resources for the preschool through 1st grade classroom. I am also the teacher of our school system's Parent English Class. I have been organizing this class for 15 years. It is the highlight of my week. I love my dedicated parents! I am a mentor teacher at my school which means I am a classroom teacher but I also evaluate other teachers.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I strongly believe that every single standard can be taught in a fun and engaging way! My Teddy Bear Resource

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Voted Elementary Teacher of the Year in 2014 by The Manchester Times

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from Carson Newman University Master's of Education in Instructional Leadership from Lipscomb University ESL Teaching Certification from Freed-Hardeman University

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I have the sweetest husband, two beautiful daughters, and a new baby boy who all share a piece of my heart. I really love animals and am a vegetarian just because of it! Please visit my blog for teaching and mommy-ing ideas! Pencils to Pigtails

GRADES

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Reading, Spelling, Specialty, Math, Basic Operations, Geometry, Measurement, Numbers, Other (Math), Science, Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Other (Science), Social Studies, Elections - Voting, Arts & Music, Other (Performing Arts), Other (Specialty), ELA Test Prep, Other (Social Studies), Other (ELA), Life Skills, Religion, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Character Education, Word Problems, General Science, Writing, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Handwriting, For Administrators, Coaching, End of Year, Phonics, Classroom Community