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Grades:
Elementary School
25 Easy and Adorable Crafts for Kids
Forecast: Crafting with a chance of fun!
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Grades:
1st Grade
36 Fun Alphabet Activities That Make It Easy for Kids To Practice Their ABCs
Games, crafts, and more!
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Grades:
Elementary School
33 Fun Phonics Activities and Games for Early Readers
Phonics is the foundation for reading success.
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Grades:
Kindergarten
30 Kindergarten Math Games That Make Numbers Fun From Day One
Teach them to love math, right from the start.
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Grades:
Kindergarten
70 Kindergarten Books To Add to Your Collection
So many recent titles for sharing across your kindergarten day!
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Grades:
1st Grade
You’re Going to Want Our Free Printable Secret Code Worksheets
Get the bundle of 10!
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Grades:
1st Grade
5 Ways To Teach With Spookley the Square Pumpkin This School Year
He's a pumpkin for all seasons!
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Grades:
Elementary School
How To Choose the Best Science of Reading Curriculum
Must-haves, red flags, and lots of reliable resources.
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Grades:
Elementary School
What Is Phonemic Awareness? A Guide for Teachers and Families
This fundamental literacy skill is essential for all readers.