Getting ready for back to school is the perfect time to focus on building strong foundations for learning. Preschoolers and early elementary students benefit from practicing prewriting skills before moving on to letter formation. This free printable packet of Back to School Activities for Preschool and Up includes 8 engaging pages to help children strengthen […]
Even in today’s digital world, handwriting remains a critical skill for school success. Research shows that more than half of early classroom activities involve handwriting tasks such as copying, taking notes, and writing to dictation. When children struggle with legibility or fluency, it can affect their confidence, academic performance, and even self-esteem. Handwriting is a […]
Fundamental movement skills are the foundation for nearly all physical activities children engage in. These include locomotor skills such as running, hopping, and jumping; object control skills such as throwing, catching, and kicking; and stability skills such as balancing and twisting. These skills do not appear automatically. They need to be taught, practiced, and reinforced […]
Helping children build strong routines early can set them up for a lifetime of success. This free Healthy Habits Quiz is a fun and simple way for kids to reflect on their choices and learn how small steps add up to big changes. You can download it at the bottom of the post where you […]
This Friendship Bingo printable is the perfect game for classrooms, small groups, or even at home for a party. Kids will love learning more about each other while working toward getting Bingo. You can download the free PDF at the bottom of this post. What is Friendship Bingo? Friendship Bingo is an interactive game designed […]
Practice letter recognition, name recognition, and spelling skills with this Color The Words free printable. It is a simple yet effective activity that can be used at school, in therapy, or at home. Just print, grab some crayons or markers, and start coloring the letters in each word. You can download it for FREE at […]
When we think about learning and behavior, executive function skills often come to mind: planning, organizing, shifting between tasks, and controlling impulses. These are the skills that help students manage the process of learning. Central coherence is different, but equally important. It’s the ability to take in many pieces of information, connect them, and see […]
This unique set of five bilateral spelling coordination worksheets is designed to help students practice their bilateral coordination through a fun and engaging spelling activity. Each worksheet includes a school-themed word—such as pencil, folder, or study—and encourages children to trace the letters using both hands at the same time. You can download the FREE bilateral […]
As educators, the words we choose matter but so does how we say them. Our tone of voice has the power to build connection, encourage effort, and shift the entire mood of the classroom. New research supports what many teachers have long known intuitively: our emotional tone influences both classroom climate and student behavior. You […]
Recess is full of movement, laughter, and energy. But once it’s over, it can be hard for children to shift gears. That’s why we created a calming, rhythmic Mindful Song, complete with a video and gentle movements, to help students settle down and get ready to learn. This simple practice supports self-regulation, focus, and classroom […]