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Wondering what activities you can do to meet the Next Generation Science Standards for first grade? Unpack the standards and find simple NGSS experiments for first grade here! Next Generation Science Standards for First Grade (you may also see them listed as first grade NGSS) offers a framework and criteria for teaching science in first grade. NGSS …

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You know how we love alphabet crafts. My daughter, Bo, is in her last semester of preschool, which means she’s all about those letters. Magnetic letters are a staple of any preschool and kindergarten classroom, but sometimes, using them the same way every time can get boring. Instead of using magnetic letters to just stick …

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Use these printable pumpkin patch alphabet cards to help children match upper and lowercase letters. The alphabet match is perfect for literacy centers and makes a wonderful addition to fall STEM activities for kids. Now that Bo is in preschool, I’m having all kinds of fun making preschool printables for her.  She is not yet ready …

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Love decorating your classroom for the upcoming year? You’ll love these clever and cute classroom door ideas! Back to school. It’s all about pencils, backpacks, and crisp apples. But wait, also classroom door decorations of course! The back to school season is a busy time for teachers. Not only do you have to plan the …

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Fidget spinners are an excellent focusing tool for kids with ADHD. Teaching ADHD is so much easier with the implementation of fidget spinners and other fidgeting tools in the classroom. However, there are many ways to use a fidget spinner far beyond the basics of just spinning and focusing. These fun educational fidget spinner activities …

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