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Groundhog Day Craft and Writing Activities

By Polka Dots Please

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

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Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

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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

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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

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Activities, Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

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

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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

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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

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Activities, Printables

$4.00

446

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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

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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

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Activities, Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

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

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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

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Activities, Printables

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W.K.5, W.1.5

$4.30

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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

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Earth Day Craft & Writing | Earth Day Activities

By Polka Dots Please

Engage your students with a fun Earth Day craft! Work together to brainstorm ways to help our planet and then choose an Earth Day writing prompt! The finished projects make a beautiful bulletin board display!➡️➡️Check out the preview to see it

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Spring, Earth Day

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

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

$4.00

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Back to School Activities with Craft and Writing Pages

By Polka Dots Please

You're definitely going to want to add this craftivity with writing prompts to your back to school activities! This craft has simple directions and easy to cut shapes that make it perfect for the first week of school! The finished projects make the

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Writing, Back to School

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

W.K.2, W.1.2, W.2.2

$4.00

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Thanksgiving Craft | Thanksgiving Writing Activity | Bulletin Board Idea

By Polka Dots Please

What are your students serving this November? Let their creativity shine with this Thanksgiving craft and writing prompt! You have the option to add student pictures for a perfect Thanksgiving bulletin board display!➡️➡️Check out the preview to see

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Writing, Thanksgiving

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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Penguin Winter Craft and Writing Prompts for Bulletin Board

By Polka Dots Please

Bring some fun to your lesson plans with this penguin craft and writing prompts! This activity makes the perfect winter bulletin board! With creative or informational writing prompts and craft or coloring options, this resource fits any classroom

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Visual Arts, 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

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Habitats and Animal Adaptations Science Journal

By Polka Dots Please

Your little scientists will love this activity to create their own journal about animal habitats and adaptations! Just print, staple, and you're ready to go! It's amazing to see even reluctant writers get excited to use their journal each day!➡️What

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences, Writing

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

W.K.2, W.1.2, W.2.2

$4.00

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Back to School Apple Craft and Writing Activity

By Polka Dots Please

This Apple Craft and Writing craftivity is the perfect back to school activity! Talk about what makes your grade special and students can share their excitement for the year. It also makes the perfect back to school bulletin board!CLICK ON THE

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, End of Year

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

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Class Book of Advice

By Polka Dots Please

We created this Advice for Teachers class book as a gift for our student teacher. The kids loved feeling like experts while they were writing, and she loved this personal gift! It was easy to prep- just print and copy!This product includes options

Subjects:

Education, Writing, End of Year

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

W.K.2, W.1.2, W.2.2

$4.00

Digital Download ZIP (0.95 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