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gratitude activities for elementary students

Reflecting on 2025: Lessons and Gratitude in th...

Tanya Paris

Discover how our classroom combines daily reflection with acts of kindness through a two-week gratitude chart. Learn how this simple practice teaches students to connect learning, gratitude, and service as...

Reflecting on 2025: Lessons and Gratitude in th...

Tanya Paris

Discover how our classroom combines daily reflection with acts of kindness through a two-week gratitude chart. Learn how this simple practice teaches students to connect learning, gratitude, and service as...

5 Best CVC Words Activities and Games for Kindergarten: Tap, Blend & Segment to Build Early Reading Fluency

5 Best CVC Words Activities and Games for Kinde...

Tanya Paris

Playful phonics moments can turn ordinary reading practice into pure magic! In this post, we share five fun and intentional ways to help kindergarteners practice CVC words through tapping, blending,...

5 Best CVC Words Activities and Games for Kinde...

Tanya Paris

Playful phonics moments can turn ordinary reading practice into pure magic! In this post, we share five fun and intentional ways to help kindergarteners practice CVC words through tapping, blending,...

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Why Decodable Books Matter in Kindergarten: Bui...

Tanya Paris

Looking for the best decodable books for kindergarten? Learn why decodables matter, how to use them with Science of Reading practices, and why Growing Readers—vetted by The Reading League and...

Why Decodable Books Matter in Kindergarten: Bui...

Tanya Paris

Looking for the best decodable books for kindergarten? Learn why decodables matter, how to use them with Science of Reading practices, and why Growing Readers—vetted by The Reading League and...

Kindergarten Phonics Made Easy: Blending Sounds with Decodable Books

Kindergarten Phonics Made Easy: Blending Sounds...

Tanya Paris

You know that feeling when your small groups just aren't quite clicking? Maybe you've got a few kiddos who aren't engaging, or you're struggling to meet everyone's needs ALL AT...

Kindergarten Phonics Made Easy: Blending Sounds...

Tanya Paris

You know that feeling when your small groups just aren't quite clicking? Maybe you've got a few kiddos who aren't engaging, or you're struggling to meet everyone's needs ALL AT...

Wangari Maathai Kindergarten Activities: Writing Projects and Changemaker Lessons

Wangari Maathai Kindergarten Activities: Writin...

Tanya Paris

This year, our school held a wonderful Changemakers assembly. Each grade level chose a changemaker to learn about and share with the school. It was incredible to see the creativity...

Wangari Maathai Kindergarten Activities: Writin...

Tanya Paris

This year, our school held a wonderful Changemakers assembly. Each grade level chose a changemaker to learn about and share with the school. It was incredible to see the creativity...

Teaching Story Elements with STEAM: Fun Classroom Projects and Activities

Teaching Story Elements with STEAM: Fun Classro...

Tanya Paris

When it comes to teaching story elements, there’s something magical about combining creativity with a bit of engineering. Here is a resource I use to give my students the chance...

Teaching Story Elements with STEAM: Fun Classro...

Tanya Paris

When it comes to teaching story elements, there’s something magical about combining creativity with a bit of engineering. Here is a resource I use to give my students the chance...