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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

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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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

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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

Types:

Activities, Printables

$4.00

446

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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

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

$4.50

370

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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

172

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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

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

W.K.5, W.1.5

$4.30

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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

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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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Summer Writing Prompts | End of the Year Writing

By Polka Dots Please

As the end of the year approaches, engage your students with some fun summer writing prompts! You've got enough to do so just print, staple, and these summer journals are ready to go!Click on the preview to see everything included!What is

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing, End of Year

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Worksheets, Printables

CCSS:

W.K.2, W.K.5, W.1.5, W.1.8

$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

Digital Download PDF (2.94 MB)

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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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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

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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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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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