Halloween Teaching Resources for Pre-K, Kindergarten, and First Grade - Roundup!

Hey everyone!

We are only days away from..Halloween! I like dressing up, but I haven't decided what I should be yet.. (I think I am enjoying this more than the kids..lol !) Two years ago, I dressed as a witch at school. I thought my students would be scared of me but..nope! They were so excited about the hat, makeup and everything.

Teaching during this time of year is fun! All the scary/spooky/gooey/slimy stuff around, can inspire a number of engaging activities in the classroom or at home. Last year, I prepared some early literacy, math, and social studies - history activities for young learners. Here is a roundup of them :

Free Halloween Vocabulary and Alphabet Cards

Free Halloween Writing and Notes Papers

Halloween Math - All Cut&Paste Activities and Word Problems

The Legend of Jack O' Lantern - Social Studies - History

I have also collected many great ideas from fellow educators on my "Halloween Class Ideas and Crafts" Pinterest board. You can check them out by clicking below.

Take your pick!

Hope you have fun in your classroom or at home with these activities! 

Happy Halloween!

Dina

March is Women's History Month! A FREE activity for prek, kindergarten and first grade!

Hey everyone!

We are just days away from March AND...SPRING!! Spring and summer are my favorite seasons :D

My fur babies' favorite too!

March is Women's History Month! International Women's Day is on 8 March.  I think this is a very important and interesting subject so..I prepared this freebie for early learners (pre-k , k and 1st).  Here's a preview and you can click on the image below to download it for free (8 pages).

It includes two posters in color and black&white, with coloring and writing activities. Also printing (for younger students) and two research activities: "Amazing Women!" and "An important woman in my family" .

Hope you enjoy this in class or at home!

You can follow this blog to keep up with updates on resources PLUS more freebies.

Happy Women's History Month!

Thank you for stopping by,

                                                      Dina

Christmas 2013@Home!

Hey everyone!
Hope you are having a wonderful Christmas and a great winter break! Teachers deserve a good rest and some fun before going back to class so..recharge your batteries!!

This year, we are spending our holidays at home with family and friends. So far, we are having a blast!

We chose a white Christmas tree and decorated it with blue and silver ornaments. 
(Background painting: We are obviously fans of Gustav Klimt's art! Hehe!)

One of our good friends, who knows a lot about sewing, brought us some custom made ornaments which I LOVED! I went crazy when I saw them!

One for us:

                                One for our female spaniel Joy - love the little bone shape!

And one for our male spaniel Danni! 

I guess it's obvious we love our fur kids!

Here they are all dolled up and ready for winter! :D

My friend's lovely knitting blog!  Dizzy Button

I hope you are having a great time this Christmas on your winter break too!

I am getting to something teaching related! Last year, I prepared this New Year's social studies-history unit for children in pre-k, kindergarten and first grade. The pack includes ELA and math worksheets plus craftivities to help the little ones understand the concept of the year changing. I will soon be updating this with a lot of new activities.

A preview of the unit:

You can check it out it by following the link below:

New Year's Social Studies Activities and Crafts for Pre-K and Kindergarten

That's it from us!

...Happy Holidays and Happy New Year everyone!!

                                                                                    Dina- The Constant Kindergartener

The Gingerbread Man Story Pack - Giveaway!

Hey everyone!
Thanksgiving Day and Thanksgiving break are only days away BUT some of us are already thinking about Christmas! I love Christmas as it is a really creative time for the classroom and a very happy one at home..the tree, the songs, the gifts, the hot chocolate, the family atmosphere..oh! 

I thought I would do a little giveaway for us Christmas-holics out there. I have just finished revising my Gingerbread man unit last week which turned out bigger and more fun than I even expected! The Gingerbread Man story is a classic and a theme that early grade students love. 

Giveaway Tips:
Try and follow the exact rules of the giveaway to be an eligible winner. (Don't just click "OK" on the choices - it does not automatically perform the requested actions!)

So..let the games begin! :D

a Rafflecopter giveaway

A preview of the unit:

For those of you who cannot wait, this unit is featured here!

Have fun everyone!

                                 Dina - The Constant Kindergartener

Veterans Day link-up! Got a great teaching resource? Share it!

Halloween FREEBIE! 24 Halloween writing papers for all grades!

Halloween fun writing paper for the children to use in projects at school or at home. Also great for teacher's notes and homework.

This item contains 24 colorful and black&white Halloween themed writing and note papers. The main designs are six. Each design is in color, black&white, lined and plain. 

They are FREE and suitable for all grades! Go grab them ;)  (click on the image to download! Target your cursor next to the Pinterest button! )

                                                 Dina - The Constant Kindergartener

Back To School Writing and Drawing Papers!

Hey everyone!

I have something new for back-to-school-time today! 

80 back to school themed writing and drawing papers, for the children to use in projects at school or at home! Also great for teacher's notes and homework.

A preview:

You can check these out by following the link below:

Back To School Writing and Drawing Papers

Hope you enjoy them in class or at home!

                                           Dina - The Constant Kindergartener

4th of July/Independence Day Social Studies - History Kindergarten and 1st Grade

Hey everyone!

Hope you are well and enjoying summer!

This week, I have created a non fiction story, to help explain the 4th of July/Independence Day to children in kindergarten and 1st grade. If you had no idea where or how to start, I think this will help you begin your unit in class or at home.

You can to use it in the reading/literacy center, as an emergent reader, read aloud or for group reading. It is also appropriate for a great (hi)story sequence activity.

A preview:

You can check this out by following the link below:

4th of July/Independence Day Social Studies - History Kindergarten and 1st Grade

Thank you for stopping by!

                                                     Dina - The Constant Kindergartener