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Monday, July 21, 2025

LIBRARY AND LISTENING CENTER

WHY?

The library should be inviting and interesting because you want the children to fall in LOVE with books. In the library area children can also develop oral language listening skills and reading readiness skills as they explore new concepts. 


Materials:

Books (all sizes shapes, subjects)

Comfortable seating (pillows, beanbag chairs, small rocking chair)

Book rack and shelves

Magazines

Travel brochures

Flannel board and stories

Puppets

Sensory books

Maps

Picture books

Menus

Dictionary

Pictures and posters

Class made books

Listening center


Rainy Day Reads – On rainy days open a large golf umbrella and put books under it.





LISTENING CENTER


The listening center will enable children to reread books and make connections between illustrations, print, and words.

Materials

Listening station

Headsets

Recordings of songs

Books

Pointers

Paper, pencils, crayons

Sunday, July 20, 2025

SENSORY MOTOR CENTER

WHY?

Sand, water, and other “messy” materials give children sensory pleasure while developing small motor skills, math concepts, social skills, and language.


Hint! Some of these activities are perfect for the playground on a warm day.

Materials

Sand or water table (You can also use your classroom sink, plastic tubs or a wading pool.)

Smocks

Towel

Spoons, shovels

Pails

Watering can

Pots, pans, toy dishes

Plastic containers

Bottles

Measuring cups

Funnels

Sponges

Washable baby dolls, clothes

Sifter, strainer

Plastic boats

Ping-pong balls

Water wheel

Plastic cars and trucks,

Plastic animals and toys

Egg beaters

Eye droppers


*Note! Children should wash their hands before and after using sensory materials.

Saturday, July 19, 2025

WRITING CENTER (AND TECHNOLOGY)

WHY?

Emergent literacy will flourish in a writing center. Children will develop a positive attitude about writing with a variety of blank books and tools. Remember, scribbles are how the writing process begins, so whatever the children do should be celebrated.


Materials

Table and chairs

Pens, pencils, crayons, markers

Variety of paper (colored, notepads, different shapes and sizes)

Envelopes

Blank books

Sticky notes

Junk mail

Book order forms, magazine inserts, tax forms (available at library)

Chalkboard and chalk

Dry erase board and markers

Magic slate

Stamps and ink pad

Scissors, tape, stapler

Picture file

Picture dictionary

Class list

Magnetic letters

Clipboard

Used greeting cards

Clipboard
Children will definitely enjoy writing and collecting data with a clip board.



Directions: Each child will need a 9” x 12” piece of corrugated cardboard. Attach a butterfly clip, insert paper, and let the writing begin!


TECHNOLOGY CENTER

Computers are a common part of our everyday lives. Children can use computers to read, write, illustrate, take tests, practice math facts, watch science videos, etc. The opportunities for learning are endless!

Materials

Computers

Paper, pencils

Friday, July 18, 2025

SMALL MOTOR

WHY?

As children play with table toys and manipulatives they develop small muscles, eye-hand coordination, attention span, social skills, language, and they learn how to begin and complete a task. They also build concepts about size, shape, color and patterns.


Materials

Table and chairs

Puzzles

Beads

Sewing cards

Pegboard

Dressing toys

Nuts and bolts

Scissors

Pattern cards

Playing cards

Puzzle rack

Lacing activities

Nesting toys

Locks and keys

Take-apart toys

Hole punch

Play dough and props

Parquetry blocks

Paper and pencils

Clay

Board games

Snap toys

Hint! Encourage children to wash their hands before and after using small motor materials.


Thursday, July 17, 2025

LITERACY AND READING



WHY?

In the reading center children can develop reading readiness skills through hands-on activities and games. Oral language, phonological awareness, alphabet knowledge, and print knowledge will be nurtured in fun and meaningful ways to help children fall in love with letters, sounds, and learning to read.


The reading center (or l center) should be in a quiet area of the classroom and should have a table, chairs, and shelves for storing materials.


Storytelling/Oral language
Puppets
Flannel board
Photo puppets of children
Stuffed animals
Masks
Story books



Alphabet Knowledge
magnetic letters and cookie sheet
Alphabet blocks
Letter stamps, stickers, stamp pad
letter tiles
letter beads
sponge letters
phonics games


Print Knowledge
fly swatters, flashlights, pointers
Silly glasses
Pocket Chart
Children’s name cards with photos
Chalkboard, wipe off board, magic slate
Paper, pencils
Word/picture cards
Picture dictionary
Word puzzles



Phonological Awareness
rhyming games
Nursery rhyme books

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

MATH CENTER

WHY?

Children will have opportunities to count, sort, make patterns, measure, explore shapes, make comparisons, and join and separate sets in the math center. Small motor skills, problem-solving, and social skills will also be developed.


Create a special area in your classroom where children can “discover” and reinforce math concepts. You will need a table, shelf, and baskets, shoe boxes, and plastic tubs to store materials. Label each container with the name and a picture of the item. Model how to use the materials and clean up. Begin by putting out one activity at a time. When children have learned how to use one activity and clean up, then add another. Children should have several choices, but don’t overwhelm them with too many materials at once.


Materials

Counters: shells, rocks, buttons, toothpicks, keys, bottle caps, peanuts, pasta, paint chips, erasers, small toys, craft sticks, birthday candles, hair bows, small cars, crayons, party favors, leaves

Sorting: sorting box, divided serving dishes, flannel board and felt pieces

One-to-One: muffin pan, ice cube tray

Numbers: dice, deck of cards, number puzzles, tactile numerals, dominoes, board games, dot cards, ten frame

Patterns: pattern blocks, sewing beads, peg board, unifix cubes

Writing: chalkboard, wipe off board, paper, pencils

Counting: dice, number line, hundreds chart, counting cubes, rekenrek

Geometry: geoboard, felt shapes, attribute blocks, 3 dimensional shapes

Time: toy clock, stop watch, minute timer

Money: play money, US coins, foreign coins, coupons

Measurement: ruler, tape measure, balance scale, measuring cups and spoons

Addition: unifix cubes, calculator, games

What else? computer, play telephone, counting books, number poster, board games

Hint! Relate counters and math manipulatives to seasons or themes. For example, if you are doing an ocean unit, have shells to count and sort. In the fall, you might want to have nuts or leaves in the math center.


JUST FOR FUN!
Cut basic geometric shapes (square, triangle, rectangle, oval, rhombus, circle) out of cardboard or fun foam. Let the children take the shapes and match them to something in the classroom with a similar shape.



Tuesday, July 15, 2025

DRAMATIC PLAY

WHY?

In the dramatic play area children have the opportunity to role-play real life situations, release emotions, practice language, develop social skills and express themselves creatively. Use shelves or furniture to create a cozy nook for your housekeeping area. A rug, pictures, and curtains will add a homey feel.


Hint! Slowly introduce accessories so the children aren’t overwhelmed and appreciate new items.

Materials

Pretend kitchen equipment made from wood or plastic (stove, refrigerator, sink)

Pots, pans, dishes

Dress-up clothes purses, hats, shoes, jewelry

Full-length mirror

Table and chairs

Dolls and doll clothes

Stuffed animals

Puppets

Doll bed, blankets

Baby carriage

Toy ironing board and iron

Empty food boxes and containers

Toy food

Phone

Broom, mop, carpet sweeter

Paper, pencil

Costumes

*Window - Add a window by attaching a mirror or landscape picture to a wall. Tape construction paper strips to look like a window frame, and then add fabric cut like a curtain.


JUST FOR FUN ADD PROP BOXES!


Vary the dramatic play area with prop boxes that relate to different units of study or to extend children’s interests.

Grocery Store
Empty food boxes and cans, grocery sacks, grocery cart or wagon, shelves, cash register, play money, cardboard boxes , paper and pencils, purses, billfolds

Post Office
Envelopes, paper, pencils and pens, rubber stamps, stamp pad, stickers, partitioned box, cash register, play money, bag or sack for carrying mail, wagon or mail truck

Pet Shop
Stuffed animals, puppets, cardboard boxes for cages, plastic bowls, brush, towel, cash register, pet toys

Restaurant
Paper plates, napkins, plastic cups, silverware, tray, notepad, pencils, apron, chef’s hat, menus, cash register, play food, phone, carry-out food containers, such as a pizza box. 


*Glue pictures of food in pie pans or frozen dinner trays.

Flower Shop
Plastic pots, artificial flowers, gloves, seed catalogs, baskets, watering can, play garden tools, phone, notepad

Doctor’s Office
Stethoscope, tongue depressors, cotton, ace bandages, eye chart, dolls, notepad and pencils, wagon for ambulance, phone, scrub suit and mask

Campsite
Sleeping bag, backpack, canteen, stones and sticks for fire, blankets to make a tent, fishing pole

Birthday Party
Invitations, party plates, cups, napkins, hats, favors, goodie bags, wrapping paper, tape, ribbon, empty boxes, greeting cards

Monday, July 14, 2025

BLOCK CENTER

WHY?

Blocks help children develop concepts of number, size, shape, space, and weight. They also encourage imagination, language, social skills, self-confidence, and motor skills. All you have to do is watch children playing in the block center and you will observe their pleasure and personal satisfaction. Talk about STEM and SEL all rolled into one center!!


The block center should be on a carpeted area with shelves to keep down the noise and contain the materials. Here are some materials you can rotate to encourage children’s creativity.

Materials:

Unit blocks – various shapes and sizes

Cardboard boxes

Alphabet blocks

Wooden dollhouse and furniture

Wooden barn and animals

Plastic dinosaurs and zoo animals

Toy train set, boats, airplanes

Small dolls or action figures

Plastic bins or boxes for accessories

Wooden cars and trucks

Toy street signs

Bristle blocks

Construction hats

Carpenter’s apron

Engineer Planning book

Maps

Paper, pencils

Pattern blocks

*Add construction hats or carpenter’s aprons for children to wear as they build.


Here are three simple rules children need to follow in the block center:

1. Build only as tall as you are.

2. Only knock down what you build.

3. Put the blocks away when you are finished.


JUST FOR FUN!

Name Blocks
Tape children's pictures to unit blocks and use for building, graphing. and other activities.




TP People
Glue full body photos to paper towel rolls and use in the block center or with a puppet theater.

Sunday, July 13, 2025

HOW TO MANAGE LEARNING CENTERS

Since I’ve been at this rodeo for over 50 years I have seen many ways to manage centers. There is no “right” or “wrong” way, but you do have to adapt to your district’s requirements, the age of your students, and your standards. Take a look at the strategies below and see if you can find one that would work for your classroom.

Weekly Contract
Each week my students received a “contract” with ten centers they “got” to visit during the week. We did center rotation for 45 minutes at the end of the day when they were too exhausted to sit and listen. They got to choose where they went and how long they stayed in each center, but the goal was to do all ten activities by the end of the week. If they finished they got “Fabulous Friday”! What was Fabulous Friday?? They got to take their shoes off and do whatever they wanted. They LOVED it!!!


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After visiting a center they colored it in and then raised their hand. My assistant walked around with a hole punch and would punch the activity after they explained what they did or learned. (During this time I could pull one or two students to give them extra help.)
Yes, I did limit the centers to 2 or 4 at a time. On Monday we’d go around the circle and they chose where they’d like to start. If a center already had four people they had to make another choice. When someone left a popular center then they could go there. This really worked itself out. If they wanted to stay in blocks all day Monday they could, but then they’d have to work a little faster the rest of the week to complete their center cards. It was amazing how they became self-directed learners by the end of the year!


Numbered Centers
I visited another kindergarten that had something similar. Children had index cards with numbers 1-10 on them. These were tied to a string that they wore around their necks. Scattered around the room were the numbers 1-10 with something to do at each station. As children completed the activity they raised their hand and the teacher punched their card.



Check List
Another idea might be to have a class list with the children’s names at each center. Write the focus goal at the top. As children complete assignments they make a smiley face or other comment next to their name.


Center Rotation
Center rotation is another option if you want all children to work in small groups and experience different centers and activities. Each day you will have the opportunity to work with a small group, and then they can rotate through 3 different centers.

How? Write the numbers “1, 2, 3, 4” on small pieces of paper and put them in a basket. You will need as many pieces of paper as there are children in your room. Children choose a number and that is where they will begin. After 15-20 minutes children clean up and rotate in a clockwise direction. For example, children in station one go to two, two go to three, three go to four, and four go to one. Within an hour children will have the opportunity to experience four activities, including working with the teacher.

1. Teacher Directed
Phonological Awareness
Reading Readiness

2. Social Play
Housekeeping
Blocks

3. Small Motor
Puzzles
Play dough
Erase boards
Blank Books

4. Independent
Listening Center
Library
Math
Technology


Tickets to Centers
Cut out pictures representative of the different centers in your classroom. Cut out the same number of pictures for each area as children who can play in that area. Glue the pictures to poster board cut in 4” squares. At center time, shuffle up the cards and allow each child to draw one. Children then go to the centers on their card.


Tips for Center Rotation

*You can either create four groups based on skills, or randomly assign children to different stations where they should start.

*Use a timer to make sure everyone gets the same amount of time in an area.

*Exercise or do a brain break between rotations.

*Adapt the length of time to the age and ability of your students.

*Have several choices in each station. After children complete the “main course” (assigned task) they can have “dessert” (choice).

Saturday, July 12, 2025

WHAT'S IN YOUR BACKPACK?

PLAY GIVES CHILDREN A CHANCE 

TO PRACTICE WHAT THEY ARE LEARNING!

Fred Rogers

Fred Rogers is my hero! What a legacy of kindness, love, and gentleness he left us! It is so true that children learn through play, but many parents and administrators "don't get it." Here's a poem to send home or to share at your first parent meeting about how children learn through play.


WHAT’S IN YOUR BACKPACK?

What’s in your backpack?
It’s empty today.
Where’s your work?
Did you just play?

When I built with blocks
I learned about shapes.
I balanced and shared –
Our skyscraper was great.

I played in the windy house
And talked with my friends.
I rocked a baby
And played pretend

In science I observed,
Guessed, and experimented, too.
The same things grown up
Scientists do.

Art was messy.
I created and explored.
I solved my own problem
When I spilled glue on the floor.

My fingers got a work out
With puzzles and clay.
Those same muscles
Will help me write one day.

I counted and sorted and
And measured, too.
I used my brain
Like a math whiz would do!

Out on the playground
I ran like the wind.
I learned to take turns
And helped a hurt friend.

Story time is what
I always like best.
I can use my imagination
And give my body a rest.

I sang and danced,
Learned a finger play, too.
I answered questions
And said “please” and “thank you.”

There will be time
For worksheets and tests,
But talking and playing
Is how I learn best.

I love to go to school!
I’m glad I’m me.
An empty backpack
Means I’m learning, you see!


Backpack Book
Here's a little book you can make to send home the poem.

Punch holes in the top of a lunch bag (which is actually the bottom of the bag). You will need to do this for the children. Put a pipe cleaner through the holes and twist to make a handle.
Lift up the flap and tuck the bottom of the bag under it. Glue the poem to the inside of the book.




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Fun Activities to Boost Your Child's Learning Outside the Classroom

As a parent, seeing your child struggling in their studies can be tough. The traditional classroom setting can be challenging, and children who struggle may feel overwhelmed and discouraged. However, as a parent, you can help them learn and grow outside the classroom. Here, we present some creative ways parents can help children learn outside the classroom when they're struggling at school.

Find Helpful Educational Apps and Websites

One of the easiest and most effective ways to help your child learn outside the classroom is to find educational apps or websites that can help them. There are apps that can be a great supplement to their studies. These apps offer interactive learning modules and provide quiz questions for the student to test their understanding of the subject matter.
Put Together a Study Plan

Another creative way to help your child learn outside the classroom is to create a study plan together. Together, you can identify what subjects they struggle in most, and make a plan to focus on improving that subject. Having a clear plan can help them feel more confident and motivated to tackle their studies.
Enroll Them in Online Lessons or Tutoring

Online courses and tutoring are great ways to support your child's learning. Online courses can give them access to resources, quizzes, and assessments specifically designed for their grade level.

Tutoring can offer a more personalized approach to learning, allowing them to work through their difficulties with an expert in the subject. Finding the right online course or tutor can be a great way to help your child stay ahead of their peers and catch up in subjects they may have fallen behind in.

Find Ways to Make Learning Enjoyable

While it may be tough for children to develop an interest in difficult subjects, finding ways to make learning fun is an effective way to engage them. This can involve incorporating fun games, quizzes, and learning exercises into their routine. For example, if your child is struggling with multiplication, try playing multiplication games with them to make the subject more engaging.
Ensure They Remain Positive

When a child is struggling in school, it can be easy for them to feel discouraged and lose motivation. As their parent, it is important to help them stay positive and focused on their goals. Be sure to remind them of their growth and accomplishments, and encourage them to keep working hard.
Making Time for Them a Priority

Children who feel isolated or unsupported often struggle to thrive academically. Emotional support from parents can prove to be a valuable tool in motivating children to reach their potential. Spending quality time with your child can be an effective means to provide this support and foster a love of learning, both in and out of the classroom.
Pursue Educational Materials to Aid in Learning

Enrolling in educational courses is a wise decision to support your child's learning. By enhancing your knowledge and skills, you can assist your child in overcoming their struggles and provide them with better guidance. It also helps you stay up-to-date with the latest learning methods and strategies.
Prioritize Your Children's Needs

Finally, it is important to prioritize time for your children to learn, grow, and develop outside the classroom. Encourage them to engage in hobbies, sports, or other activities that allow them to develop essential life skills like teamwork and problem-solving. The more support and care you provide to your child, the more equipped they will be to achieve success in their academic and personal life.

Children who are struggling in school need their parent's support outside the classroom as well. There are various creative ways parents can help their children learn and grow, such as creating a study plan together, signing them up for online courses or tutoring, spending quality time with them, and more. By providing the right support and encouragement, you can help your children achieve success both in and out of the classroom.

Friday, July 11, 2025

WHY USE LEARNING CENTERS?

Learning centers are the most natural way to organize a classroom and encourage children to become active learners. Centers encourage children to make choices, explore at their own level, engage in hands-on discovery, solve problems, work with friends, use language, and be creative. Centers are also an effective way to use classroom materials, time, and space. Above all, learning centers capitalize on PLAY, which is the most meaningful and FUN way for children to learn.

Why use learning centers?

*Hands-on activities in centers provide many pathways to the brain and are engaging for young learners.

*Children can work at their own pace and level.

*Executive function skills of task initiation and task completion are nurtured with centers.

*21st Century Skills are enhanced as children cooperate with others, communicate, problem-solve, and think critically.

*Centers give children the opportunity to develop organizational skills and responsibility.

*Centers can provide children with purposeful practice for automaticity.

*Children take it in and take it in and take it in…and then something comes out! With centers we are laying a foundation by giving children a variety of rich experiences.


IT LOOKS LIKE I’M PLAYING BUT….

Just because children are playing, doesn’t mean they are not learning!!! Here are some center signs for you to post in your classroom to help parents, administrators, and other visitors recognize all the skills that children are developing.


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Dramatic Play – It looks like I’m playing, but I’m developing social skills, emotional skills, independence, oral language, my imagination, responsibility, and the executive function. I may use these skills as a mother, father, safety officer, or politician one day.

Blocks - It looks like I’m playing, but I’m developing motor skills, math concepts (number, size, shape, space), oral language, social skills. eye-hand coordination, self control, and my imagination. I may be a builder or architect when I’m grown.

Art – It looks like I’m playing, but I’m developing my creativity, small motor skills, problem solving, sharing, cooperation, independence and responsibility. I may use these skills as an artist, illustrator, or designer one day.

Math - It looks like I’m playing, but I’m developing oral language, social skills, small motor skills, concepts about quantity, shape, size, pattern, and an interest in math. I may use these tools as a computer programmer, accountant, or mathematician in the future.

Library - It looks like I’m playing, but I’m developing alphabet knowledge, oral language, print knowledge, listening skills, eye-hand coordination, concepts about the world, and the desire to read. Maybe I’ll be a publisher, author, or librarian when I grow up.

Science - It looks like I’m playing, but I’m developing a curiosity about the world, sensory skills, problem solving, language skills, and experience with the scientific process (observing, predicting, experimenting, recording, reporting). If I’m a doctor, lab technician, pharmacist, or landscaper I will utilize these skills.

Small Motor - It looks like I’m playing, but I’m developing small muscles, eye-hand coordination, attention span, social skills, and concepts about size, shape, color pattern. I might use these skills as a chef or dentist one day.

Language – It looks like I’m playing, but I’m developing oral language, alphabet knowledge, print connections, phonological awareness, visual skills, book knowledge, phonics, motivation to read. No matter what I become when I grow it, it will be important to know how to read.

Writing - It looks like I’m playing, but I’m developing eye-hand coordination, small motor skills, alphabet knowledge, self confidence, vocabulary, and an interest in print. I might use these skills one day as a journalist, administrative assistant, or poet.

Thanks to Carolyn Kisloski for these fantastic center signs.

Thursday, July 10, 2025

CLASSROOM MAKEOVER


If you’re stressed about getting your room decorated for the first day of school, I've got a great idea for you!!!! Wrap yellow caution tape around your door and post a sign that says “Under Construction.” Explain to the parents that you are trying to develop a classroom community and you want your students to decorate their own learning environment. Invite parents to come back at the end of the week to see what their children have created!

Clare Ashford has a great idea to take “under construction” one step further.
“Before Meet the Teacher night (before school starts), I wrap all my bookcases, computers, etc. in butcher paper and then put an ‘under construction’ sign on them. It serves 2 purposes. 1- that way kids don't get into things while I'm busy talking to people! and 2- we ‘unwrap’ the items together as a class when we're ready to use whatever it is. It is very helpful and makes for an organized start to the year!”

Here are some crafts your students can make to decorate the classroom.

Welcome to the Neighborhood

Make a house from construction paper for each child. Fold the paper in half vertically. Open. Fold in the top corners to the middle. Fold up the bottom. Let children write their name on the front of the house. They can open the house and draw their family. You could also ask child to bring in a photograph of their family. Add some trees and a school and you have a great bulletin board.


Class Quilt
Use group art to create a visual representation of the “community” in your classroom. Give each child a 9” square and have them decorate it with pictures of themselves, drawings of their families or favorite things, collage materials, etc. Punch holes in the corner of each square and tie together with yarn to make a quilt to display in the classroom or hallway.




Friendship Chain
Give each child a strip of construction paper to decorate with their name, symbols of favorite things, or designs. Children sit in a circle and one at a time give the teacher their strip to staple and make a chain. Remind the children that your classroom is just like that chain. Everyone must work together to keep it connected and strong. Drape the chain over the doorway.


Banners, Pennants, and Name Plates
Use construction to let children create banners or pennants that reflect them. They might include hobbies, favorite foods, pets, family members, goals, etc.




Fit Like a Puzzle
Take a large sheet of poster board and cut it into puzzle shapes. (You will need one puzzle piece for each child in the room. Mark the back of the piece with an “X” so they will know which side to decorate.) After the children have decorated their piece, challenge them to put their pieces together to make a puzzle. Glue pieces to another sheet of poster board to create a picture puzzle for your classroom.

Isn't this a great sign for your classroom door? 

Mirror, Mirror!
You know how much kids love to look at themselves in a mirror. Each day put a positive word or note on your classroom mirror to remind the children how special they are!




Lights, Camera, Action!
I loved this idea from KIRPC Head Start in Indiana. The teacher said she bought sheets, tied the ends with ribbons, and then hung them on hooks around the smart board. Taaa daaa!



P.S. LOOK AT THIS COOL IDEA FOR DISPLAYING CHILDREN'S ARTWORK OR WRITING USING A PANTS HANGER.

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

MAY HAPPIES



May Day! May Day! The lovely month of May is finally here!!! No more snow and cold weather! Sunshine and good times!

 

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Tuesday, July 8, 2025

APRIL HAPPIES


Shower April with joy and good memories!


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Remember that HAPPINESS IS CONTAGIOUS! YOU can add the magic to these activities with your smile, enthusiasm, and energy!

Monday, July 7, 2025

MARCH HAPPIES


MARCH HAPPIES will be like finding a pot of gold! There are handshakes, cheers, a clean up song, a treasure pirate ship, an egg flip book, a writing prompt “How to Build a Nest”, and “smiles of spring.”

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Sunday, July 6, 2025

FEBRUARY HAPPIES


February is a great time to focus on kindness and friendship! You'll find ideas for morning meeting, transitions, math, reading, science, and social studies in FEBRUARY HAPPIES. 

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Saturday, July 5, 2025

JANUARY HAPPIES



Start a HAPPIE New Year by downloading this free copy of JANUARY HAPPIES.

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Friday, July 4, 2025

DECEMBER HAPPIES

You'll make every day jolly and bright with all the songs, games, and printables you'll find in our DECEMBER HAPPIES.  You can download 150+ pages of fun and 15 songs wit this free link: