What's the one activity that always brings a smile.......Play-doh! Who doesn't love play dough? I've never been able to resist grabbing some and giving it a squish. Kids are no different. They just love play doh and who could blame them? Play dough is my "go-to" activity for the first few weeks of the year. When we have "meet the teacher" or open house, I always have a small container on each desk so the kids can start playing while I chat with the parents. It's a true lifesaver. So let's use this strong attraction to sneak in a little learning. At the beginning of the year, I love using these fun cards. I can easily differentiate for all my levels. I use the simple "practice" cards for those kids who need a little extra support. Click here for a free set of my practice cards Using the play-doh helps build finger strength and dexterity skills. These skills are so important as our kids learn to write, draw, and use scissors. I can let the kids explore letters, numbers, and shapes. I love using these because at the beginning of the year my kids need a lot of time exploring materials and at the same time I need them to become familiar with the expectations of center time. Play dough is the perfect way to transition into a more academic center. (Just what my boss is looking for). So I make sure I add a "student objective" sheet so my intentions and goals are clear. Let's face it, play-doh looks beautiful the first week, but you let the kids have freedom with playdoh and it won't be long before the play-doh is one big grayish-greenish mixed-up mess. And although I have no problem with them mixing the colors, there is nothing like bright vibrant clay. So my answer is, make it yourself. I have tried lots of play-doh recipes but I've discovered the secret ingredient ....... Cream of Tartar. No, you won't find it on your fish sticks! You'll find this perfect little item in the spice aisle. If you are a baker, you might know Cream of Tartar if you've ever made an Angle Food cake. But there is something about this magic little ingredient that keeps the play dough smooth and the consistency just right. If you'd like a copy of my favorite play-doh recipe and a set of play-doh practice cards click here. I hope you are having a great back-to-school season. Remember to take care of yourself. Teaching little humans is hard work! So treat yourself to take-out pizza Friday night so you can relax. You can see more about this center here.

50+ Morning Tub Ideas Morning Tubs are a great way to offer a play-based opportunity for students to explore, create, and communicate. A non-threatening way to start the day, Morning Tubs help redu…

Supercharge your morning work with I Heart Literacy! Each page features a fun theme so your students will not only be practicing reading and ELA skills, but will also be learning about a curriculum-based topic. A wide variety of Common Core skills are addressed. Try these five free pages for free! Happy Teaching! Rachel Lynette ... Read More about Morning Work ELA and Reading Freebie!

Use hands-on and engaging activities with math manipulatives to reinforce one-to-one correspondence skills, number formation, counting and more!

Traditionally, April showers bring May flowers, right? Well, April snow showers this last weekend brought me an extra snow day and a day to finish up May Morning Work Stations. Yuck to the snow, but yeah for a day to prep morning work. I know that spring will come . . . eventually! And when it does, my 'Kinder Garden' will bloom with May Morning work. If you'd like a quick peek at the activities included in May's set of stations, just scroll down.

Morning meeting is great, and it's even better when you feel prepared for it. Save this post for a go-to list of morning meeting activities you can use!

Looking for a new way to start your day? The Preschool + Pre-K Morning Tubs for the Year are the perfect way to build academics, fine motor work, social skills, and PLAY into your Preschool + Pre-K morning work routine! The Preschool + Pre-K Morning Tubs include at least 24 different literacy, math, and fine motor morning work tubs for your preschool, pre-k, or kindergarten students each month. While these preschool + pre-k morning tubs and bins were created with preschool morning work in mind, they would also be PERFECT for pre-k math and literacy centers, early finisher and fast finisher activities, or some quiet exploration time. Months included: August + September October November December January February March April May June Will activities get more difficult as months progress? Yes! Activities and skills will progress as the months go on. However, I try to differentiate whenever possible because I know that Pre-K has a wide variety of skills. Will each month contain seasonal or holiday activities? Each month will have seasonal activities (like pumpkins in October). Holidays are generally not included to be mindful of every school's requirements. How can I manage the preschool + pre-K morning tubs? There are 24 preschool + pre-k morning tubs included each month, but many of the morning work tubs include multiple options and could easily be used in multiple morning bins! You can set these morning work activities out on trays or have them in baskets or bins for students to select. These morning tub activities are great for centers as well! Will I need to buy a lot of materials for these preschool + pre-k morning work tubs? No! I tried to create these with materials in mind that you already have in your classroom, but you could EASILY swap out my suggestion for something you already have! That's also a great way to make these centers new again - just add new manipulatives! Did you include black and white versions of the preschool + prek morning tubs? Yes! The morning work tubs include a black and white version. Can I use the preschool + pre-k morning tubs for Kindergarten morning tubs? Yes, you can, but I also have separate Kindergarten morning tubs available! Find more grade levels: Kindergarten Morning Tubs 1st Grade Morning Tubs What are teacher's saying? "These are amazing and developmentally appropriate for my preschoolers. So easy to print, prep, and use. There are so many different activities to choose from!!" -Denise "These activities are perfect for our morning time. The kids get a drawer, take it to a comfy spot and play! They are then expected to put all pieces back in the drawer and return it to the morning work tower! SO SIMPLE!" -Karen "My kids have loved these. It makes my independent groups so much easier to plan. I already had all of these resources but never had any ideas on what to do with my millions of pom poms or craft sticks. Now those supplies are getting used in a hands-on and fun way!" -Jennifer August + September Morning Tubs Included: Letter and Number Road Mats Popsicle Stick Matching Pom-Pom Apple Counting EDITABLE Name Building Cover by Code Uppercase Letters Dough Numbers Crayon Color Sorting Color Sorting Mats Puzzle Pictures Count and Stack Choices at School Clipcards Match a Pattern Fine Motor Hole Punch and Cutting Strips Roll, Count, Cover Count and Bead Cards Alphabet Link Up School Color Matching Cube Pictures Fine Motor Dot Stickers and Cutting Pages Color Dough Pictures Find the Difference Alphabet Uppercase Letter Build It Mats Popsicle Stick Letters and Numbers School Bus Shape Puzzles October Morning Tubs Included: Alphabet Build Pattern Block Match Count and Spray Name Building Center Search and Cover Letters Dough Numbers Counting Pumpkins Match a Pattern Puzzle Pictures Rhyme Link Ups Community Helper Clip Number Build Fine Motor Hole Punch Roll, Count, and Cover Fill the Tree Alphabet Link Up Dough Shapes Magnet Match Up Number Order Puzzles (1-5 and 1-10) Count and Clip Building Brick Letters Number and Shape Build or Dab Alphabet Geoboards Alphabet Puzzles November Morning Tubs Included: Alphabet Dab Cube Patterns Extend It Search and Cover Letters Counting Bears In a Cave Letter Build It Matching Sets Color Sorting Vertical Number Line Puzzles Tracing Lines Strips Fine Motor Cut Glue Color Pattern Block Match By Number Pattern Feathers Bear Emotions Roll Count Cover Alphabet Match and Link Shadow Link Ups Magnetic Letter Match Build a Den STEM Activity Fall Dough Pictures Magnetic Letter Match Pom-Pom Pictures Counting Acorns Name Building Mats EDITABLE Cube Count or Pattern December Morning Tubs Included: Alphabet Mitten Build Letter Clip Search and Cover 2D Shapes Cover by Code Letters Dough Number Build Snowman Rhyming Words Match Alphabet Clip Number Order Mittens Popsicle Patterns Building CVC Words Cutting Strips Roll and Race Color Cube Matching Roll Count Cover Seasons Clip Number Sense Sorts Mitten Match Up Letter Formation Dough Pictures Gingerbread Bridge Building Counting Fish Syllable Towers Fine Motor Bead Lines Show Me More January Morning Tubs Included: Alphabet letter tracing Snowman button sorting Snowball count Magnet match Button patterns Letter build it Bead pictures Count and link Compare and clip Snowman shapes Domino sort Number sense search and cover Color spin and match Roll count cover Number sense build Number build Snowman emotions Letter fishing Snowball measure Shape clip Build a penguin home Alphabet puzzles Hole punch and color Roll and fill mittens

Kindergarten students will enjoy these INSTANT Tubs N Trays activities. These activities can be used for fine motor work and centers.

I have done some sort of "morning work" with Emma since she was two but had a hard time staying consistent. There were so many skills I wanted to work on and it felt very overwhelming! It also felt like I was trying to do too many things and there were always supplies everywhere! I finally

Morning work tubs have been part of my classroom for a few years now, and this teacher is completely sold! Now that my morning work is hands-on and paperless,

2nd Grade teachers come together to create Spiral Math Review sheets! See how it was done and the importance of spiraling math concepts in your classroom!

It is FINALLY February! January felt like one long catch-up after the crazy holiday season and we are so excited to be settling back into a routine! I wanted to […]

The Rise and Shine Binder uses interactive morning activities to wake up with the standards! This is a year long hands-on math and literacy interactive notebook that will engage your students each morning! Great for Kindergarten and First Grade.

Why I got rid of morning work and switched to soft start instead. Use morning tubs to start your day by building creativity and community.

How do you start your morning each day? Do you walk into your classroom, drop your bags, and make a beeline for the copy machine so you can get your

Paper Bag Dramatics: A fun activity for Team Building and Developing Community. Here's an idea that can be used just about anywhere at any time. It encourages groups to solve problems, think creatively, and work as a team.

A few years ago, I decided to implement a few NEW things in my daily classroom routine. Morning tubs was at the top of this list and I'm glad I did it! My

This 29 page workbook is a great tool for any kiddo beginning to understand their ADHD. This includes information on ADHD, coping skills, routine charts, games, role play for communication skills, social situations, understanding feelings & MORE! This is a great tool for social worker, therapists, teachers, and parents! *This listing is a digital download* INCLUDED IN THIS DOWNLOAD: [1 pg] All About Me [1 pg] What is ADHD? [1 pg] What is ADHD for You? [2 pg] My Daily Routine [4 pg] Spot the Difference [5 pg] Stop-Think-Do [1 pg] What Doesn't Belong [1 pg] Practice Focusing with Doodling [1 pg] What's On My Mind Today? [1 pg] What Makes Me Happy and Feel Good? [1 pg] My Coping Skills [1 pg] When I'm Bored I Can... [1 pg] If I Feel..., I Can... [1 pg] What Do I See in the Mirror? [1 pg] Behavior Chart Template [3 pg] What Should I Say? Role Play [1 pg] Talking to Others Tips [1 pg] Reminders DIGITAL FILE DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS ➔ After your payment is processed, please download link will be sent directly to your email. Check your spam folder if you don't see it. ➔ Click 'DOWNLOAD' to save the files. You can print them for your use. STORE POLICY ➜ No refunds after digital purchase is complete. If you are unhappy with the product you have downloaded, please message me and I will be happy to discuss the best solution for your need. ➜ Digital files from my shop are for your personal use only. ➜ Sharing of digital files is strictly prohibited. ➜ Reselling of digital files is strictly prohibited. ➜ Colors may vary depending on your printer and ink settings.

Free printable Biomes coloring pages perfect no prep activity for preschool, kindergarten, and first grade. Easy to use for learning at home.

This How To guide will teach you everything you need to know about using morning tubs in your preschool or kindergarten classroom!

Finding your name is a great way to introduce letters and strengthen pencil grip—a hands-on alphabet activity for toddlers and preschoolers.

Check out three easy to make task boxes to encourage and engage your students to practice their fine motor skills!

Welcome to Part 2! This is a continuation from Part 1 - Preparation. Part 1 was done on PowerPoint, and Part 2 of this tutorial will be done completely on

This How To guide will teach you everything you need to know about using morning tubs in your preschool or kindergarten classroom!

Learn the answers to common questions about the soft start classroom routine. Discover tips and tricks to make this routine run smoothly in your classroom.

Students love classifying quadrilaterals while playing math games! This matching math game is low prep and loved by both students AND teachers. You’ll print, cut the puzzle pieces apart, use the recording sheet, and begin classifying quadrilaterals. Use these puzzle pieces as morning work, a teacher table, small group station, math center, or even as an early finisher activity.

Are you looking for a fun morning meeting game? You will love this! Teach your students personal responsibility and creative problem solving skills with the unfortunately, fortunately game! Students are given an unfortunate situation that they need to resolve. The solution that can be creative, but must be realistic. Play as a whole class, small group, in pairs, or as independent work!

This resource covers information on the proprioceptive sense and includes proprioception sensory activities for kids.

Looking for fun February Morning Tubs for kids? Check out these 8 Hands-On Math & Literacy Activities for Preschool or Kindergarten.

For nearly fifteen years, my classroom morning routine consisted of a packet or a worksheet that I wanted my students to complete. At least once I week I would scramble to print something off in my room for the next morning. I would spend hours making my own morning work each week to include the ... Read More about Start Your Day with Morning Work Students Will Love

This How To guide will teach you everything you need to know about using morning tubs in your preschool or kindergarten classroom!

These sight word dab! pages are perfect for Preschool, kindergarten and first graders. Also perfect for morning work, literacy centers, word work, extra practice, homework and much more! *Each page are focused on one sight word. Students will learn to find, trace, write the sight word and find the missing letter of the sight word. Included words are: a, and, away, big, blue, can, come, down, find, for, funny, go, help, here, I, in, is, it, jump, little, look, make, me, my, not, one, play, red, run, said, see, the, three, to, two, up, we, where, yellow, you. Check out my freebie for a better look FREE Sight Word Dab! Check my other Sight Word products: *Sight Word Dab! (Primer) Sight Word Practice! (Pre-Primer) Sight Word Practice! (Primer) Sight Word Practice! (1st Grade) If you have any question before purchasing, please email me at : [email protected] I would really appriciate the feedback. follow my store for more products and freebies! Follow Mister Floor Store Mister Floor Pinterest Mister Floor Instagram Don’t forget to provide feedback on this product to earn TpT credits that you can use to lower the cost of future purchase! Thank you, Mister Floor 2019

Ready for one more? I bring them to class most of the time and use one when we need a break from regular work. It practises vocabulary within many areas. - ESL worksheets

Looking for fun and engaging Halloween activities for math? Which picture will you reveal? Incorporate into centers, for early finishers, or even morning work to reinforce the Common Core Standard- Numbers to 120.

Wipe clean activity books with reusable worksheets are perfect for preschool & kindergarten morning work & make great road trip activities too!

Teachers are given a curriculum map to follow, but it doesn’t always go as planned. Every student is different and sometimes you have to spend that extra week(s) on fractions or a few more days on elapsed time. This all sounds like something a good teacher would do. The problem? If you are an upper […]