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YEAR LONG Writing Center for Kindergarten & First Grade with Word Banks & Cards

By Polka Dots Please

Get ready to save time and energy with this year long writing center for kindergarten and first grade! With over 600 pages and 60 different writing themes, setting up and updating your activities has never been easier. This resource also includes

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Word Walls, Posters, Centers

CCSS:

W.K.1, W.K.2, W.K.3, W.K.8, W.1.1, W.1.2, W.1.3, W.1.7, W.1.8, W.2.1, W.2.2...

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Groundhog Day Craft and Writing Activities

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Celebrate Groundhog Day with this unique writing activity and Groundhog craft! Your students will love giving groundhogs new jobs, taking them to a new places, or letting them try something new! This project makes the perfect February bulletin board

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing, Winter

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

CCSS:

W.K.1, W.K.2, W.K.8, W.1.1, W.1.2, W.1.8, W.2.1, W.2.2, W.2.8

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End of the Year Activities | Summer Craft | Summer Writing

By Polka Dots Please

Don't be CRABBY! It's almost summer! Engage your students with this fun end of year activity! They will love making the crab craft and using the summer writing prompts! The finished projects make the perfect bulletin board display!➡️➡️Check out the

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Summer, End of Year

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables

CCSS:

W.K.2, W.K.3, W.1.2, W.1.3, W.2.2, W.2.3, W.3.3, W.3.2a

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Ghost Halloween Craft and Writing Activity | Bulletin Board Idea

By Polka Dots Please

Halloween activities always engage students! Let their creativity shine with this Ghost Halloween Craft and Writing Activity. Students design a new costume for a friendly ghost and complete the matching writing prompt. The finished projects make

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Writing, Halloween

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

CCSS:

W.K.1, W.K.2, W.K.8, W.1.1, W.1.2, W.1.8, W.2.1, W.2.2, W.2.8

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319

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Classroom Expectations Anchor Charts for Writing Complete Sentences

By Polka Dots Please

Teach classroom expectations for work in a fun and engaging way! These classroom anchor charts and activities are perfect for back to school. With options for drawing, coloring, and writing a complete sentence, you can explicitly teach your

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Classroom Management, Writing

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Worksheets, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

CCSS:

W.K.1, W.K.2, W.K.3, W.K.5, W.1.2, W.1.3, W.1.5, W.2.2, W.2.3, W.2.5

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Spring Writing Craft with Bunny | Easter Craft & Prompts for Bulletin Boards

By Polka Dots Please

Celebrate spring or Easter with the cutest Bunny Writing Craft. Your students will love making their own bunny and doing one of the spring writing prompts. This project makes the perfect April bulletin board display!Click on the preview to see

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Easter, Spring

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

CCSS:

W.K.1, W.K.2, W.K.8, W.1.1, W.1.2, W.1.8, W.2.1, W.2.2, W.2.8

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Mothers Day Craft and Writing Gift Idea

By Polka Dots Please

Moms are MAGICAL! ❤️ Create a Mother's Day gift that families love! This special craft has a book tucked inside so kids can write about all the things that make their mother so special! CLICK ON THE PREVIEW TO SEE ALL THE DETAILSWhat is

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Spring

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

W.K.2, W.K.8, W.1.2, W.1.8, W.2.2, W.2.8, W.3.8, W.3.1b

$5.00

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Valentines Day Activities | Party Letter to Parents, Editable Class List & Cards

By Polka Dots Please

If you're planning for Valentine's Day, these Pizza My Heart Valentine Activities are a must for any classroom! Forget about torn bags, messy crafts, and lost planning time. It's time to take the stress out of classroom party prep with editable

Subjects:

Writing, Valentine's Day

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities, Printables

$4.00

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End of the Year Memory Book | End of Year Yearbook | Print & Digital

By Polka Dots Please

Creating a special memory book is the perfect end of the year activity! Choose from a printable book or a paperless version for Google Slides (TM). This unique yearbook will remind students of exactly how amazing they are even after they move on

Subjects:

Writing, Summer, End of Year

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Google Apps

$4.75

170

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Halloween Writing Complete Sentences | Halloween Activities & Directed Drawing

By Polka Dots Please

Writing complete sentences is so important, but how can it be more fun?? Kids will love these Halloween writing activities that focus on teaching Frankenstein how to write complete sentences with capital letters and periods. There is even a special

Subjects:

Grammar, Writing, Halloween

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Google Apps

CCSS:

W.2.5, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.L.2

$5.00

$4.00

499

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Classroom Expectations | How to Draw Pictures | Anchor Charts

By Polka Dots Please

Do children in your classroom scribble to finish quickly or ask how to draw everything? Use these classroom anchor charts for drawing and coloring to establish classroom expectations. You will LOVE seeing their work improve!CLICK ON THE GREEN

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Visual Arts, Classroom Management

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

CCSS:

W.K.1, W.K.2, W.K.3, W.K.5, W.1.5, W.2.5

$4.50

369

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Rainbow Craft with Poetry Writing | Spring Craft and Poem for Bulletin Board

By Polka Dots Please

This rainbow craft is a fun way for students excited to write poems! It's perfect for your poetry unit or a spring writing activity! The finished projects make a beautiful bulletin board display!➡️➡️Check out the preview to see it all!What is

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Poetry, Spring

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

W.K.5, W.1.5

$4.30

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St Patricks Day Craft with Leprechaun Writing Activities

By Polka Dots Please

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with this creative writing activity and leprechaun craft! Your students will love thinking of new treasures at the end of a rainbow or what leprechauns really give you when they're trapped. This project makes the perfect

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing, St. Patrick's Day

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

CCSS:

W.K.2, W.K.8, W.1.2, W.1.8, W.2.2, W.2.8, W.3.8, W.3.1b

$4.00

136

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Word Banks | No Prep Writing Center | Print & Digital

By Polka Dots Please

Teaching writing in your K-2 classroom doesn't need to be overwhelming! Get everything you need to support your students without lots of extra work for you! Classroom Word Banks help inspire kids, prevent frustration, and put an end to "Teacher, how

Subjects:

Spelling, Writing, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Word Walls, Google Apps

CCSS:

W.K.1, W.K.2, W.K.3, W.K.8, W.1.1, W.1.2, W.1.3, W.1.7, W.1.8, W.2.1, W.2.2...

$36.00

$30.00

118

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Craft and Writing Activity Bundle for ALL YEAR

By Polka Dots Please

Your kids will be so excited to create these seasonal crafts with matching creative writing activities! This bundle includes everything you need for hands-on craftivities ALL year. Plus, they make the perfect bulletin board displays!CLICK ON THE

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

CCSS:

W.K.2, W.K.8, W.1.2, W.1.8, W.2.2

$53.00

$29.00

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Writing Complete Sentences | Anchor Charts and Sentence Worksheets

By Polka Dots Please

Do your students struggle to write a complete sentence? Use these classroom anchor charts and complete sentences worksheets to make teaching write easier! You will LOVE seeing their writing improve!CLICK ON THE GREEN PREVIEW BUTTON TO SEE IT

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Visual Arts, Classroom Management

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

CCSS:

W.K.2, W.K.3, W.K.5, W.1.2, W.1.3, W.1.5, W.2.2, W.2.3, W.2.5

$4.50

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Turkey Craft with Nonfiction Facts and Writing Activities for Thanksgiving

By Polka Dots Please

Did you know a turkey's head can change colors?! Amaze and engage your students with this Thanksgiving season with nonfiction turkey facts and engaging activities! They will love the sorting activity, video links, writing prompts, and turkey

Subjects:

Science, Writing, Thanksgiving

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

W.K.2, W.K.7, W.K.8, W.1.2, W.1.7, W.1.8, W.2.2, W.2.7, W.2.8

$5.00

$4.00

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Christmas Craft | Reindeer Writing Activity | December Bulletin Board Idea

By Polka Dots Please

Whether you're looking for a Christmas Craft or Non Fiction Reindeer Writing, this activity comes with everything you need! Let your students creativity shine with a fun writing prompt or let encourage them to share reindeer facts. Either way, the

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Writing, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

CCSS:

W.K.1, W.K.2, W.K.8, W.1.1, W.1.2, W.1.8, W.2.1, W.2.2, W.2.8

$4.00

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Fall Craft | Fall Writing Craftivity | Autumn Crafts

By Polka Dots Please

Fall is a LATTE FUN! Engage your students with a fall craft and fun autumn writing prompt! This craftivity is simple to prep and easy to assemble! There are options included to fit every classroom, and the finished projects make the perfect fall

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Writing, Autumn

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

CCSS:

W.K.1, W.K.2, W.K.8, W.1.1, W.1.2, W.1.8, W.2.1, W.2.2, W.2.8

$4.00

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Veterans Day Activities with Craft and Writing Pages for Bulletin Board

By Polka Dots Please

Refresh your Veterans Day lesson plans or bulletin board with these activities! Unlike other Veterans Day crafts, this resource includes options for 5 military branches, writing pages to fit your students needs, and posters to enhance your lesson.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

CCSS:

W.K.2, W.K.8, W.1.2, W.1.8, W.2.2, W.2.8, W.3.8, W.3.1b

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (3.36 MB)

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I taught first grade for over 12 years before becoming a homeschooling mom! Now I teach future TEACHERS as a graduate instructor of Emergent Language and Literacy. As a certified elementary, early childhood, and special education teacher, I find ways to engage all learners!

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My classroom runs on routines, movement, kindness, and FUN!

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Other (Math), Science, Earth Sciences, Social Studies, Elections - Voting, U.S. History, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Health, Other (Specialty), Geography, Other (ELA), For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Economics , Character Education, Word Problems, Instructional Technology, General Science, Physical 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, Presidents' Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Place Value, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Handwriting, Early Intervention, End of Year, Phonics, Close Reading, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning