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Kindergarten Valentine's Day social studies resources for parents

Preview of Penguin Winter Math Activities Preschool - Fun Penguins 2D Shape Matching Center

Penguin Winter Math Activities Preschool - Fun Penguins 2D Shape Matching Center

Are you looking for fun winter activities for your preschool or pre-k winter math centers? This fun penguin shape sorting activity is perfect for your penguins theme or winter theme unit or lesson plans in your preschool, pre-k, or kindergarten classroom. The adorable hands-on shape activity is perfect for your math centers in December, January, or February. Use it for both independent or small group activities.  Use as a supplement to your all about penguins study.  As your kids are learning a
Preview of Winter Penguin Preschool Activities Uppercase Lowercase Letter Alphabet Matching

Winter Penguin Preschool Activities Uppercase Lowercase Letter Alphabet Matching

Are you looking for fun & engaging preschool winter literacy activities for your penguin unit? These fun and engaging uppercase and lowercase letter matching penguin activities are great for a penguin literacy center or stations in your preschool, pre-k, or special education classroom.  Kids practice letter recognition and identification as they match uppercase letters to lowercase letters and pretend to feed the penguins.  This winter theme activity is perfect for independent or small grou
Preview of The Jesse Tree Christmas Advent Project

The Jesse Tree Christmas Advent Project

The Jesse Tree is a chronological Bible story Christmas advent of the scriptural events that occurred before Jesus's birth. There are many ways to participate in this countdown, and I've taken some creative liberty to design a simple version for younger kids. Traditionally this project is done as a Christmas advent, starting on December 1st--but these printable felties are versatile enough to use as a colorful addition to a history timeline, as a family night game of Bible-themed memory or go fi
Preview of Valentine's Day Bulletin Board Valentine's Day Name Craft

Valentine's Day Bulletin Board Valentine's Day Name Craft

Practice name recognition and spelling with this fun Valentine's Day craft. The resource can be edited in Google Slides and is perfect for interactive centers at home or in the classroom. Other skills worked on include fine motor skills and letter recognition. The finished products make adorable bulletin board displays or sweet Valentines to give out to friends. Students will love seeing their names up on the board and practicing reading the names of others! Get this name craft and more at a M
Preview of Valentine's Day Handprint - Keepsake Poem for Kids

Valentine's Day Handprint - Keepsake Poem for Kids

**Disclosure: This poem, along with the link to the read aloud on YouTube, is included in the POEM OF THE DAY resource.Perfect for a parent or family gift from the kids! This Valentine's Day Handprint Poem will be adorable to hang for the holidays! Use in a poetry notebook, as the poem of the week, in reading groups, or let the kids color to present their poems on a bulletin board display before sending home. YOU WILL GET:Valentine Handprint PoemYou May Also Be Interested In:Building Sentences
Preview of Valentines Day Activities Decodable Readers Kindergarten Science of Reading

Valentines Day Activities Decodable Readers Kindergarten Science of Reading

Provide your students with meaningful phonics practice with this set of 6 Valentine-themed CVC Word Family Decodable Readers. Decodable readers have decodable words and text for beginning readers so students can apply their phonics knowledge to blend sounds together while reading new words and texts.SAVE on this set and more with the Decodable Readers for CVC Words BUNDLE! Decodable readers are designed to have sequenced phonics skills that are consistent for readers to provide purposeful readi
Preview of 2024 SUMMER Olympics - coloring pages

2024 SUMMER Olympics - coloring pages

Do you need a fun way to introduce the 2024 SUMMER Olympics?This packet contains:coloring pages for the OlympicsCheck out some other Olympic products:History of the Olympics - MAIN IDEA passage*Check out some other products or head to my store and FOLLOW for Monthly FLASH FREEBIES and FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM- @TeachingKiddos1 for more ideas in the classroomCLASSROOM MANAGEMENTPBIS student of the monthClass AwardsClass Rules /Memes EDITABLE"Tattle" notesCollaboration RulesHOLIDAYSHis
Preview of Groovy Beaded Bracelet Craft and Writing for Someone Special | Mother's Day Gift

Groovy Beaded Bracelet Craft and Writing for Someone Special | Mother's Day Gift

The Groovy Beaded Bracelet craft and writing makes a perfect gift for someone special! This activity would make an adorable Mother's day gift or teacher appreciation activity. This product includes- Craft option for beaded bracelet- Craft option for print and cut beaded bracelets- 7 different background options (including a blank background option)- Layered heart printable craft pieces- Writing page option with prompt "When I think of YOU, the word_____ comes to mind"- Blank friendly letter writ
Preview of Valentine's Day Party Note / Letter English and Spanish

Valentine's Day Party Note / Letter English and Spanish

This is a bilingual (English and Spanish) note to inform parents of the Valentine's Day party. This note is used to have parents sign-up for what their child will take to the party. This note is ready to print if you are having your party on Friday, February 14, 2020, Thursday, February 12, 2021, Monday, February 14, 2022, Tuesday, February 14, 2023, Wednesday, February 14, 2024, and Friday, February 14, 2025. If you are having it on a different day, you can edit the powerpoint slides. This
Preview of 3D pyramid Egyptian craft Egypt inside Pirámide manualidad Egipto pharaoh faraón

3D pyramid Egyptian craft Egypt inside Pirámide manualidad Egipto pharaoh faraón

If you are teaching about ancient Egypt, this resource is the perfect way to have your students having fun!It includes templates (both, in color and black and white) to create this triorama pyramid version.It includes several designs (some of them are more decorative, and one that shows a plane of the inside of the pyramid, as shown in the photo). This resource does not include theory or a lesson about the pyramids.There are no written instructions on the worksheets (except the words glue/pegame
Preview of Editable Valentine's Class List and Letter

Editable Valentine's Class List and Letter

This editable POWERPOINT Valentine's Day Class List and Letter is EASY and ready to use! Just add your students' names, date of party, and number of students OR write your own letter in the blue boxes. Both the letter and the list come in black and white OR color options. It's just what your kids and parents are looking for to make those special Valentines!How Do I Use It?Just download the Powerpoint slides and type your letter or list! Easy as that.Note* - This is an editable powerpoint so sp
Preview of Black and White Map of the United States of America | Coloring Page

Black and White Map of the United States of America | Coloring Page

Black and White Map of the United States of America | Coloring PageThis black and white map of the United States of America features each of the 50 states accurately labeled. This map is great to print out, laminate, and hang up in a minimalist or neutral classroom. This product also can serve as a coloring page for students that are learning about the United States of America. Please feel free to make copies of this resource for your students, or for your own kiddos. *The first page is the act
Preview of Valentines Day Coloring Pages Valentine's Day Activities Friendship Cards

Valentines Day Coloring Pages Valentine's Day Activities Friendship Cards

Celebrate Valentine’s Day and friendship in your classroom with this set of 15 Valentine’s Day coloring pages. Use these pages as Valentine cards, early finisher activities, during centers, fine motor activities, morning work, early finisher activities, + more.This download includes:Valentine's Day coloring book cover15 friendship-themed coloring pagesFor more Valentine resources, CLICK HERE!Enjoy! :)★★★How to get TpT credit to use on future purchases:In your "My Purchases" page, click the "Lea
Preview of Play Dough Valentine's Day Gift Tag | *EDITABLE PlayDoh Valentine Cards for Kid

Play Dough Valentine's Day Gift Tag | *EDITABLE PlayDoh Valentine Cards for Kid

Created by
Wonderful Class
Play Dough Valentine's Day Gift Tag for Kid | *EDITABLE PlayDoh Valentine Cards Printable!These fun Play Doh Valentine cards are perfect if you prefer to give non-candy treats to your students! Perfectly sized for MINI Play-Doh tubs!*These Play Doh Valentine cards are designed for mini or small-sized Play-Doh containers, not regular-sized.*Play-doh is not included.*******************************************The Play Doh Valentine gift tags come with the words:"Have an A-DOH-ABLE Valentine's Day!"
Preview of Veterans Day Activities Veterans Day Craft and Writing Activities Veteran Card

Veterans Day Activities Veterans Day Craft and Writing Activities Veteran Card

Celebrate Veteran's Day with these adorable US military Veteran crafts and writing activities! The set comes with letter writing templates and five different crafts (Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, and Navy) with twelve different heads and four different skin tones each. Students will craft a Veteran and attach a letter to celebrate and thank a Veteran for their service.These crafts and writing activites are perfect for learning about Veteran's Day in the classroom or to create as gifts f
Preview of Homework for Families! 1st Grade Homework Includes English & Spanish Versions

Homework for Families! 1st Grade Homework Includes English & Spanish Versions

Homework for Families! Take Home Tasks - Activities families can do together!As teachers, we're always looking for ways to bridge the home-school gap! Take Home Tasks is the answer!The goal of Take Home Tasks is to be a quick-to-set up, yet meaningful homework experience for families. A few notes about Take Home Tasks...There are THREE parts to each Take Home Task:1. Teacher Information2. Parent Note (with extension activity)3. Student Activity Sheet* I’ve tried to keep copies to a minimum for t
Preview of Cute Animal Puns Coloring Bookmarks Acts of Kindness Positivity Cards Craft

Cute Animal Puns Coloring Bookmarks Acts of Kindness Positivity Cards Craft

Encouraging animal puns with cute animals coloring bookmarks. These could be colored and given out as cards, to celebrate any occasion, such as Valentine's Day, Random Acts of Kindness Day, 100th day, anti-bullying, and more. These would work great as page tags, for tracing, used as a family, classroom, homeschool activity, as a DIY gift, like cards, or gift tags, or as an activity at a party.For best results print them on thick cardstock paper, color, and cut up.Files include: 1 Pdf US letter-
Preview of Chinese New Year Craft Dragon and Lantern

Chinese New Year Craft Dragon and Lantern

Created by
TeachEzy
Do these fun crafts to celebrate Chinese New Year and help children understand about other cultures. Suitable for Years/Grades 2-6.INCLUDES:Chinese dragon craft using sticksChinese dragon craft using paper/plastic cupsChinese lanterns x 3 designsPages18 x A3 size (can by printed A4 - just choose fit to page)FORMATPDFAUSTRALIAN CURRICULUMHASS – HISTORY: Year 3 - Knowledge and UnderstandingCelebrations and commemorations in places around the world (for example, Chinese New Year in countries of the
Preview of Positive Affirmation Cards

Positive Affirmation Cards

These cards make the perfect little note to give to a friend, student, coworker, etc! Print, cut, and write a kind note on the back to give out as a kind note or a valentine!
Preview of Editable Passports with Stamps

Editable Passports with Stamps

Created by
the think tank
Passports are a great tool to use in class or for school activities. Choose from two ready to print passports or six editable passports. Included are 20 stamps (in black and white and color) for students to cut and paste on passports. SUGGESTIONS FOR USEclass centersclassroom managementsocial studiesafter school activitiesInternational Night STAMPS INCLUDEDAfrica (continent) AustraliaBrazilCanadaChinaEgyptFranceEnglandGermanyIrelandIsraelItalyJapanMexicoNetherlandsThailandUSASwedenRussiaNew Zeal
Preview of Valentines Day Activities February Math and Literacy Centers for Kindergarten

Valentines Day Activities February Math and Literacy Centers for Kindergarten

If you're looking for some fun February math and literacy centers, these are for you! There are four math and four literacy centers to print, laminate and use. Students will love practicing their skills with these fun February-themed centers. S A V E BIG with this set plus NINE more with the Kindergarten Math and Literacy Centers Bundle!Eight centers total for essential kindergarten skills:sight word tracingCVC word matchingCVC word writinglong vowel soundsteen number tracingaddition to 10su
Preview of Valentine's Day Coupon Book (Parent Gift)

Valentine's Day Coupon Book (Parent Gift)

In order to instill more responsibility at home as well as school I created this Valentine's Day coupon book to give to the parents from my students. The parents will LOVE & appreciate this thoughtful gift! I made 10 different coupons with different sayings, they include the following: Cleaning my room No fighting! Going to bed when I'm told! Helping clean up after dinner. Picking up my toys without complaining. No Interrupting! An extra chore! Taking care of our pet! Taking out the garb
Preview of Back to School Welcome Letter Template | Editable |

Back to School Welcome Letter Template | Editable |

This welcome letter is a great handout for back to school! Pass this letter out to families at back-to-school night or send it home on the first day of school. Link to Google Slides is included or customize on PowerPoint. Comes with 38 different washi tape options for a fun accent!What is included:One blank colored templateOne blank black and white templateOne page with 24 colored washi tape options so you can customize your templateOne page with 14 black and white washi tape options so you can
Preview of Ice Cream Social | Valentine's Party Parent Letter |  Classroom Party

Ice Cream Social | Valentine's Party Parent Letter | Classroom Party

Created by
ohmeganrowe
Having an Ice Cream Social for your students? This parent letter is perfect for you! It includes a list of items that students can bring for an ice cream sundae party. The bottom portion is intended to be detached and returned.
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