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Hands On Elementary 5 Senses Science Activity for Easter using Peeps
By Rebekah Poe Teaching
Turn Easter Peeps into a fun play dough! Includes recipe and investigation report. More information can be found in my blog post here!
Autumn Mindfulness Walk Worksheet
By Lara Hocheiser
We hope you enjoy our FREE Autumn Mindfulness Hunt. Get outside and connect with nature! Download our FREE Autumn Mindfulness Hunt now!
Ask the children to use this worksheet to to record what they SEE, HEAR, SMELL and FEEL as they walk outside on a nice Autumn day.
Recommended sequence
Review the 5 senses.
Take a moment to tune in, breathe, and just be.
Give instructions for how to quietly be in the outside world, using keen observation and a relaxed mind to fill in this chart.
Give plenty of time for students to draw or write their findings.
Come together as a group and find out what people observed and any impact it had on them.
Tips for your mindfulness nature walk
What Belongs? Places & Habitats Cut Sort & Paste Activities - Distance Learning
By Three Little Homeschoolers
Looking for fun, no-prep activities to add to your classroom or homeschool? These cut, sort, and paste activity worksheets are perfect for learning about animal habitats, practicing scissor skills, for sorting centers, as morning work or for early finishers!
Part of the "What Belongs?" Series, the Places unit covers 6 places/habitats. Each place/habitat comes with a full color sorting worksheet, two versions of the worksheet in black and white, plus a "what is missing" worksheet where students complete a picture. This set also includes multiple place/habitat sorting worksheets so students can compare two or four places or habitats at once. Please see the preview above for a look at all the included worksheets!
Includes activities for the following places or habitats: forest, ocean, Arctic, farm, beach, and pumpkin patch.
*Note: this resource will be updated in the future to include other habitats and places and any purchases now will include the future update for free*
Includes:
*Total of 17 different worksheets, plus black and white versions*
This unit is part of the What Belongs? Series. Find all of the units in the series below or check out the all inclusive bundle to save 20%!
What Belongs? Holidays
What Belongs? Places/Habitats
What Belongs? Seasons
What Belongs? Rooms of the House
What Belongs? BUNDLE
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What Belongs? BUNDLE - Cut Sort and Paste Activities - Year Long
By Three Little Homeschoolers
Looking for fun, no-prep activities to add to your classroom or homeschool? These cut, sort, and paste activity worksheets are perfect for practicing scissor skills, for sorting centers, as morning work or for early finishers or for special education classrooms!
This bundle includes all What Belongs? units: Rooms of the House, Seasons, Places and Habitats, and Holidays. Each one of these units comes with full color sorting worksheets, black and white versions of the sorting worksheets for easier printing, "What is missing" worksheets where students complete a picture, and comparison sorting worksheets in full color and black and white. Please see below for full descriptions of each unit, and check the preview above for a look at all included worksheets!
This bundle is priced at 20% below the list price of each individual unit...purchase the bundle to save!
Included in the bundle:
What Belongs? Holidays Unit:
*Total of 39 different worksheets, plus black and white versions*
What Belongs? Places/Habitats Unit:
*Total of 17 different worksheets, plus black and white versions*
What Belongs? Seasons Unit:
*Total of 17 different worksheets, plus black and white versions*
What Belongs? Rooms of the House Unit:
*Total of 30 different worksheets, plus black and white versions*
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2D Shapes Sorting Mats (with real photos) -Hands-on Sorting
By The Chatty Kinder
Recognize 2D shapes in real life with these Shape Sorting Mats. Practice sorting shapes and recognizing shapes with this fun and hands-on printable. The printable uses real photos of objects for each shape.
**This packet is also available in the Sorting Mats (with real photos) Bundle!**
What is in this packet?
- 12 Shape Sorting Mats with real photos.
These shape sorting mats make for a great hands-on sorting activity. There are 6 sorting cards for each mat.
The activity mats are ready to go, just print, laminate, & cut. Children sort the cards by shape. The shape pictures are real photographs of everyday objects.
Makes a great center activity!
Includes 12 shapes:
- Oval
- Octagon
- Rhombus / Diamond
- Rectangle
- Square
- Triangle
- Heart
- Trapezium
- Circle
- Hexagon
- Pentagon
- Star
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Adult and Baby Animals Bundle - puzzles, flashcards, posters
By The Chatty Kinder
Your students will have a blast learning about adult and baby animals with these hands-on animals and babies activities for kindergarten! This printable contains adorable real photos of adult and baby animals. Including both wild and farm animals, they make the perfect addition for your kindergarten science centers. This bundle contains 8 printables and activities including matching games, puzzles, posters, labels and graphic organizers. Each activity will help learners to associate the young one with its respective parent. For a detailed look at all activities included in this resource, please see the preview above.
The bundle is split into wild and farm animals due to the number of animals included. For a complete list of animals included check the list at the bottom of the description.
The activities and printables included in this bundle are:
- Flashcards
- Picture and Label Cards
- Posters
- Puzzles
- What Goes Together?
- Dominoes
- Memory Game
- Labels and Graphic Organizers
How to use: Adult and Baby Animals Science Activities for Kindergarten
The center activities are best used when printed on cardstock and/or laminated. You can choose to implement these centers in an independent way or use them with small-groups.
All the photos are real life photos. The baby animal photos are absolutely adorable and learners will simply love these photos!
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"Perfect for our unit on animal offspring. Great variety and organized well. Thank you!"
Farm Animals included are:
Wild Animals included are:
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All About Bees - Bees Non Fiction Insect Animal Unit - Kindergarten 1st and 2nd
By The Chatty Kinder
Learn all about bees with this information packed Bees Non Fiction Insect Unit for students in kindergarten, first and second grade. Featuring over 90 pages, this bees study unit is filled with information on bees, beekeeping, honey and the life cycle. More specifically, students will read about the parts of a bee, its behavior, social activity, food, reproduction, jobs, how honey is extracted and a detailed view of its life cycle. The printable contains real photos which your learners will love and helps students make connections with what they see in their environment.
For a detailed view of the contents of this non-fiction unit on bees, please view the preview above.
This bees literacy unit includes the following activities and printables:
Poster/Booklet - All About Bees: Print individual pages as posters or bind pages to create a booklet. - 27 pages.
Topics covered include:
Non Fiction Reader: How do we get honey from beehives? A simple book featuring real pictures and explaining the process by which honey is harvested from beehives - 17 pages
Non Fiction Reader: Life Cycle of a Honeybee Booklet: Includes a puzzle, and sequencing activity. Related 3-part cards are also available in the 3-part card document.
Vocabulary 3-part cards: A set of vocabulary cards relating to the life cycle of bees, beekeeping and related equipment - 29 vocabulary words
Parts of a bee: Poster and labeling activity - 1 poster, 1 worksheet
Sorting Mats: Sort the bees and bee nests - 2 mats
Worksheets: Engaging worksheets to help students reinforce their knowledge of bees - 5 pages
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“This was a great resource. It was worth every penny. Not all of the resources I have bought from TeachShare are always that great. The previews do not always give you enough of an idea and I've regretted some of my purchases but this one was a winner. It has great pictures.”
“My students loved this resource! They were very engaged and loved the pictures!”
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Color Sorting Mats (with real photos)
By The Chatty Kinder
Looking for a fun to identify colors in everyday objects? These Color Sorting Mats are the perfect activity to get your students recognizing and identifying colors in objects around them. Featuring real photos of objects, these Color Sorting Mats are the perfect activity to explore and learn about colors in a hands-on and engaging way.
Encouraging exploration of 11 colors, this engaging Kindergarten math center features age-appropriate images of objects to allow learners to connect the colors to the world around them. Perfect for use during kindergarten math centers or with small groups of students, these color math mats are simple to prepare and can be used again and again.
⭐ This printable is also part of the following bundles:
Sorting Mats (with real photos) Bundle!**
What is included in the Color Sorting Mats Activity?
- 11 Color Sorting Mats
- 66 Picture Cards with Real Photos
- 11 Black and White Mats
These color sorting mats make for a great hands-on sorting activity.
The activity mats are ready to go, just print, laminate, & cut. Children sort the cards by color. The color pictures are real photographs of colored objects.
Makes a great center activity!
Colors Included:
red
pink
orange
yellow
green
blue
purple
white
gray
brown
black
How do learners complete this Kindergarten Color Sorting Center?
Preparing this Kindergarten Color Sorting Activity:
How to best use this Back to School Color Match and Sort Center:
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Dental Health Printable Sorting Activity - Good and Bad Food for Teeth
By The Chatty Kinder
These Dental Health Sorting Mats are the perfect Dental Health Center activity for your Kindergarten students to explore dental health in a fun and engaging way. Learners will explore different foods and determine which foods are good or bad for the health of their teeth.
This good vs. bad food sorting activity is a great way for students to learn about the food items that are good and bad for their teeth.
Color and black and white versions for both the sorting mats and picture cards are provided.
What’s included in this Kindergarten Dental Health Sorting Activity resource?
Prepping this Good vs Bad food sorting activity:
How to best use this Kindergarten Dental Health Sorting Activity?
When to Use this Good vs Bad food sorting activity:
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Animal Skin Covering matching cards
By The Chatty Kinder
These cards will intrigue your little learners as they try to match the patterns to the correct animals. There are a total of 30 animals featured here, all of which have exquisite patterns or distinct features that will enable them to match up the skin covers to the animals.
Pair this set of matching cards with animal figurines that are available and allow them to explore and talk about the different patterns and textures visible. Its a suitable addition to an animals unit for kindergartners and preschoolers.
This set includes:
- 30 animal skin covers / patterns
- 30 animals (full image)
- 30 control cards with the skin covers, animal and the name. (complete list is included below)
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Fruits 3-Part Montessori Cards (Free)
Fruits Inside and Outside Matching Cards
Fruits Information Cards
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Animals Included are:
- zebra
- tiger
- bee
- black swallowtail caterpillar
- clown fish
- snail
- peacock
- macaw
- hedgehog
- burmese python
- emerald tree boa
- jaguar
- giraffe
- spotted deer
- poison dart frog
- ladybird
- elephant
- leopard
- cheetah
- monarch butterfly
- tortoise
- bald eagle
- crocodile
- dalmatian dog
- lion
- chameleon
- okapi
- porcupine
- mandrill baboon
- cow
- sheep
- tiger salamander
- rainbow lorikeet
Free Space Emergent Reader, Astronaut
By The Chatty Kinder
Free space emergent reader about an Astronaut. Suitable for incorporation into a space unit.
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All About Space - Booklet / Posters (with real photos!)
Fruits Flashcards Comprehension reading
By The Chatty Kinder
Children love learning about fruits, and how they look like. This set provides them with all the information they need about fruits. It includes a few details about the fruits, such as the outer appearance, the inside appearance, taste and their uses.
This material consists of:
- 27 cards with fruits and their labels
- 27 cards with information about the fruits
I have made two versions, the information remains exactly the same for both versions. There are two versions for the pictures, one with just the fruit whole, while the other version contains the picture of the fruit whole along with the inside of it, allowing them to correspond the picture to the information presented. Just choose which one you like before printing.
This is made to go with my free printable of Fruits 3-Part cards, which can be downloaded here.
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Fruits Montessori 3-Part Vocabulary Cards
By The Chatty Kinder
3-Part cards are a wonderful way to introduce children to new vocabulary. This set of 3-part cards covers the common household fruits. It contains a total of 27 fruits. A wonderful activity to do with kids both in the classroom and at home.
This set includes:
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By The Chatty Kinder
Children are familiar with the fruits outer appearance, however, they are sometimes unfamiliar with how the fruits look on the inside. This montessori inspired matching activity is ideal for teaching children about how the inside of the fruits look like. Just ask to match and let them examine the pictures!
This material consists of:
- 27 cards with fruits
- 27 cards with fruits inside
- 27 control cards with fruits, their insides and names
This is made to go with my free printable of Fruits 3-Part cards, which can be downloaded here.
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Sorting Mats for Kindergarten Centers with Real Photos Bundle
By The Chatty Kinder
Your students are bound to have endless fun with this extensive bundle of sorting mats for kindergarten centers and it’s the perfect resource to keep your students engaged during morning work or literacy and math centers. These kindergarten sorting mats combine five sets and feature real photos to ensure students are able to make connections between their learning and the world around them. Themes vary and are not season-specific which makes them great for use at any time during the school year.
What is included in this Sorting Mats for Kindergarten Centers - Bundle?
- Community Helpers Sorting Mats - 26 Mats
- Fruits Non-Identical Sorting Activity - 26 Mats
- Color Sorting Mats - 11 Mats
- 2D Shapes Sorting Mats - 12 Mats
- Vehicles Sorting (Air, Land, Water Transport Sorting) - 24 picture cards
How to use: Sorting Mats for Kindergarten Centers - Bundle
The centers are best used by printing on cardstock and laminating to allow for repeat use and durability. You can choose to implement these centers during independent centers or with teacher guidance in small groups.
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“I love the use of real photos!.” - 5 stars, Extremely Satisfied
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Kindergarten Winter Math and Literacy Centers BUNDLE
Hands-On Spring Activities for Kindergarten | Math and Literacy Centers
Kindergarten Domino Centers Bundle | Math and Literacy Centers
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HUMAN BODY SYSTEMS PLAY DOH MATS - Fun & Educational Play Doh Activities
By Just Be Creative Homeschooling
Are you looking for a hands-on and engaging way to teach children about the human body systems? Our "Human Body Systems Play-Doh Mats" are the perfect resource to make learning about anatomy fun and interactive. This set includes six detailed Play-Doh mats, each focusing on a different human organ system, providing a creative and tactile learning experience.
Our Human Body Systems Play-Doh Mats include:
This resource is perfect for teachers, parents, and homeschoolers who want to provide an engaging and educational activity for children. It’s ideal for classroom science lessons, homeschooling projects, or fun at-home learning.
Enhance your child's understanding of human anatomy with our Interactive Human Body Systems Play-Doh Mats. Download today to bring science to life in a fun and memorable way!
IN ADDITION, this resource includes a helpful tip sheet about "Child Development and Play Activities." Through this resource, parents will gain practical insights into how different types of play contribute to their child's overall development. The information sheet provides simple and engaging ideas for fostering cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth through play. By incorporating these activities, young learners can develop essential skills while enjoying the fun and creativity that play brings to their everyday lives.
HUMAN ORGANS PLAY DOH MATS - Fun & Educational Play-Doh Activities for Kids
By Just Be Creative Homeschooling
Are you searching for an engaging and educational way to teach children about human organs? Our "Human Organs Play-Doh Mats" offer a hands-on and interactive learning experience that makes anatomy fun. This set includes eight detailed Play-Doh mats, each focusing on a different human organ, available in both color and black-and-white versions. These mats are perfect for helping children learn about the human body through creative play.
Our Human Organs Play-Doh Mats include:
This resource is ideal for teachers, parents, and homeschoolers who want to provide an engaging and educational activity for children. It’s perfect for classroom science lessons, homeschooling projects, or fun at-home learning.
Enhance your child's understanding of human anatomy with our Interactive Human Organs Play-Doh Mats. Download today to make learning about the human body a fun and memorable experience!
IN ADDITION, this resource includes a helpful tip sheet about "Child Development and Play Activities." Through this resource, parents will gain practical insights into how different types of play contribute to their child's overall development. The information sheet provides simple and engaging ideas for fostering cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth through play. By incorporating these activities, young learners can develop essential skills while enjoying the fun and creativity that play brings to their everyday lives.
ANIMAL HABITATS COLOR BY NUMBER PAGES
By Just Be Creative Homeschooling
Looking for a fun way to teach kids about animal habitats? Our Animal Habitats Color By Number Pages are the perfect resource, combining creativity with learning to make environmental education enjoyable.
This resource includes:
These Animal Habitats Color By Number Pages are a versatile and engaging tool for enhancing students' understanding of the natural world.
IN ADDITION, this resource includes a helpful tip sheet about "Child Development and Play Activities." Through this resource, parents will gain practical insights into how different types of play contribute to their child's overall development. The information sheet provides simple and engaging ideas for fostering cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth through play. By incorporating these activities, young learners can develop essential skills while enjoying the fun and creativity that play brings to their everyday lives.
SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS: 24 Engaging Science Activity Cards for Little Explorers
By Just Be Creative Homeschooling
Are you in search of captivating ways to nurture your child's natural curiosity and inspire a love for science? Look no further! Our Science Experiments Activity Cards resource is the perfect solution. With 24 Science Activity Cards included, this resource provides a dynamic and hands-on approach to exploring the fascinating world of science, making learning an exciting adventure for young minds.
Here's what you can expect from our Science Activity Cards:
This resource is an invaluable tool for educators, homeschooling parents, and anyone eager to inspire a passion for science in young learners. Whether you're a teacher looking for engaging classroom activities, a homeschooling parent wanting to enhance your curriculum, or simply a caregiver who believes in the power of hands-on learning, this resource caters to your needs. Watch as children's eyes light up with wonder and excitement as they uncover the mysteries of the natural world.
IN ADDITION, this resource includes a helpful tip sheet about "Child Development and Play Activities." Through this resource, parents will gain practical insights into how different types of play contribute to their child's overall development. The information sheet provides simple and engaging ideas for fostering cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth through play. By incorporating these activities, young learners can develop essential skills while enjoying the fun and creativity that play brings to their everyday lives.
EXPLORING LANDFORMS: 8 Educational Color by Numbers Pages
By Just Be Creative Homeschooling
Are you on the hunt for a fun and educational activity that introduces young minds to the fascinating world of landforms? Your search ends here! Introducing our "Exploring Landforms: Educational Color by Numbers" resource – a fantastic tool designed to captivate, educate, and entertain little learners as they embark on a colorful journey through different landforms.
Here's what you can expect from our Landform Color by Numbers resource:
Our "Exploring Landforms: Educational Color by Numbers" resource is a valuable addition to any parent's or educator's toolkit. Whether you're a teacher looking for engaging classroom activities or a parent seeking educational and entertaining resources at home, this resource is tailor-made for you. Watch as young learners immerse themselves in the world of landforms, coloring their way to knowledge. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to make learning about geography both fun and educational. Grab your resource today and let the exploration of landforms begin!
IN ADDITION, this resource includes a helpful tip sheet about "Child Development and Play Activities." Through this resource, parents will gain practical insights into how different types of play contribute to their child's overall development. The information sheet provides simple and engaging ideas for fostering cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth through play. By incorporating these activities, young learners can develop essential skills while enjoying the fun and creativity that play brings to their everyday lives.