Sunday, October 4, 2026

FREE MISC. LESSON - “FREE Sample From Johnny Appleseed ~ An Apple Thematic Unit”

by Irene Hines
Kindergarten - 3rd Grade


This is a FREE sample from my apple unit.

Johnny Appleseed : An "A-peeling" Apple Thematic Unit or Back-To-School unit for September.

The entire unit, for sale in my store, has 85 pages of ideas, information, activities, projects and printables that correlate with the theme of Apples and Johnny Appleseed. You can see it here:

Johnny Appleseed: An Apple Thematic Unit

This resource and activity unit includes:

~Class Discussion Ideas

~Apple KWL Chart lesson and information

~Apple KWL Chart printable

~Apple Day and National Apple Month Information

~Apple Themed Book List

~Popular Apple Sayings List

~Apple Tasting Party Ideas and Printables

~Apple Writing Ideas, Prompts, Story Starters and Activities

~A Large Variety Of Open Apple Themed Writing Printables with and without writing lines

~Drawing Activities

~Science lessons on seasons of the apple tree

~Seasons Of An Apple Tree Printable Book (2 versions of the book)

~Adjective lesson, cooperative group activity and printable

~Adjective Apple Anchor Chart

~Adjective Hunt printable

~Two Different Apple Venn Diagrams

~All About Johnny Appleseed Information

~Johnny Appleseed Character Map

~Math Word Problem Printable

~Teacher Answer Keys Included

~ I have many other autumn units available in my store! Here are the direct links:

Autumn Addition ~ Math Printables Color By The Code Puzzles To Practice Basic Addition Facts

Johnny Appleseed: An Apple Thematic Unit

Halloween Happenings

October Writing Prompts

October Writing Calendar

November Writing Prompts

November Writing Calendar

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Saturday, October 3, 2026

FREE MATH LESSON - “Spider Subtraction Math Craftivity FREEBIE”

by Teaching With Style
Kindergarten - 2nd Grade


Here is a fun, hands-on way to reinforce and formatively assess subtraction skills for grades K-2! A perfect academic activity for Halloween or learning about spiders and insects in science!

Your students will draw a web with spiders and complete a word problem with a matching subtraction sentence.

Included in this download:

  • Directions
  • Photo of completed sample
  • Templates for copying
  • Word Problems
  • Rubrics, Standards, and I Can Statements for kindergarten, first grade, or second grade

Please see the PREVIEW to see what's all included!

See my other Math Craftivities!

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Friday, October 2, 2026

FREE LANGUAGE ARTS LESSON - “Fall Syllable Worksheets for Pre-K & Kindergarten | Phonological Awareness”

by Animal Crackers and Apple Juice
Pre-Kindergarten - Kindergarten


Make syllable practice fun this fall! 🍂 This FREE Fall Syllable Worksheet gives Pre-K and Kindergarten students simple, hands-on practice with counting syllables in words while strengthening important phonological awareness and early literacy skills.

Students look at each fall-themed picture, say the word, count the syllables, and complete the activity independently or with teacher support.

Perfect for:

  • Pre-K and Kindergarten
  • Phonological awareness practice
  • Fall literacy centers
  • Small-group instruction
  • Morning work
  • Independent practice
  • Early finishers

  • 🍁 Easy to use and print-and-go, this fall syllable activity is a simple way to add seasonal phonological awareness practice to your classroom.Make syllable practice fun this fall! 🍂 This FREE Fall Syllable Worksheet gives Pre-K and Kindergarten students simple, hands-on practice with counting syllables in words while strengthening important phonological awareness and early literacy skills.Students look at each fall-themed picture, say the word, count the syllables, and complete the activity independently or with teacher support.Perfect for:Pre-K and Kindergarten

    Phonological awareness practice

    Fall literacy centers

    Small-group instruction

    Morning work

    Independent practice

    Early finishers

🍁 Easy to use and print-and-go, this fall syllable activity is a simple way to add seasonal phonological awareness practice to your classroom.



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Thursday, October 1, 2026

FREE LANGUAGE ARTS LESSON - “FREE Halloween Sentence Sort | Types of Sentences Grammar Activity (2nd–4th)”

by Katie Jones
2nd - 4th Grade


🎃 FREE Halloween Grammar Activity! 🎃

Bring a little spooky fun into your ELA lessons with this Halloween Sentence Sort, and best of all, it’s completely FREE!

This resource includes 30 sentence task cards for students to sort into the four types of sentences:

  • Declarative
  • Interrogative
  • Imperative
  • Exclamatory

Students will practice identifying sentence types while enjoying a festive Halloween theme. Perfect for grammar review, literacy centers, or small group work!

✅ What’s Included:

  • 30 Halloween-themed sentence task cards
  • 4 sorting mats (one for each type of sentence
  • Student directions
  • Recording sheet for accountability

✅ Why Teachers Love It:

  • Fun, seasonal way to review grammar
  • Black & white format saves ink (print on colored cardstock for extra pop)
  • Versatile for centers, independent practice, or whole-group sorting activities
  • Engages students with Halloween-themed sentences while reinforcing ELA standards

This FREE Halloween ELA activity is designed for 2nd–4th grade students, making it a flexible resource for classrooms, tutoring, or homeschool.

⭐ Use this as:

  • A quick and engaging grammar center
  • A review before assessments
  • A seasonal literacy activity to add excitement in October

This product would go great with my Types of Sentences - Double Sided Flip Book



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Wednesday, September 30, 2026

FREE MISC. LESSON - “Pencil Clipart- Pencil Cartoon Clip Art-Commercial Use-FREE”

by Marcelle's KG Zone
Pre-Kindergarten - 12th Grade


This package consists of 3 STYLES OF PENCIL CLIP ART that are made into little people pencil pal cartoons. I made a pen pal set and now I made a pencil pals set to match the pens.

YOU CAN GRAB THE FREE PEN PAL SET FROM MY STORE IN THE 'FREE RESOURCES' CATEGORY

There are 3 styles and each style comes in 4 colours and each colour comes in light skin and dark skin to maintain multiculturalism and diversity. So all together there are 27 pencil clip art images in this file.

THIS SET COORDINATED BEAUTIFULLY WITH ALL MY OTHER LITTLE PEOPLE CHARACTER SETS:

LOWERCASE ALPHABET PEOPLE CARTOON SET CLICK HERE

CAPITAL ALPHABET PEOPLE CARTOON SET CLICK HERE

ALPHABET CHARACTER CLIP ART

CORRECT LETTER FORMATION ALPHABET TRACING 486 LETTERS!

2D SHAPES CHARACTER CARTOON CLIP ART

3d SHAPES CHARACTER CARTOON CLIP ART

NUMBERS 1-20 CARTOON CHARACTERS CLIP ART BUNDLE

3d SHAPES CHARACTER CARTOON CLIP ART

ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS CHARACTER CARTOON CLIPART

PUNCTUATION PALS CHARACTER CARTOON CLIP ART

MATH PALS- MATH SYMBOL CARTOON CHARACTERS CLIP ART

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If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at marcellemariani@gmail.com

Thank you for looking

Happy Teaching :)

Marcelle



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Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Multiplication is the cornerstone!

 Multiplication is a cornerstone of elementary math, and incorporating multiplication games into your teaching toolkit can make a significant difference. These games not only make multiplication fun and more engaging but also help students grasp complex concepts while developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Why Use Multiplication Games?

Multiplication Games

Multiplication games are an excellent supplement to traditional teaching methods. They provide a fun and interactive way for students to learn and practice multiplication, encouraging them to engage deeply with the material. Games like “Multiplying by 2” and “Match it Up” can transform a typical math lesson into an exciting activity that students look forward to. By using these games, students can improve their multiplication skills while also learning important social skills like cooperation and communication.

Creating Effective Multiplication Games

When designing multiplication games for your 3rd graders, aim to create activities that reinforce key mathematical ideas while remaining enjoyable. A popular option is the memory game with cards. In this game, each card features a multiplication problem or solution, and students must find matching pairs. This not only helps with memorizing multiplication facts but also promotes logical thinking. READ MORE ABOUT MULTIPLICATION GAMES HERE!

By using multiplication games like ‘Multiplication Bingo”, you can create a dynamic and enjoyable learning experience for your students, ensuring they develop strong mathematical foundations in a fun and engaging way.

Balancing Challenge and Fun

It’s crucial to strike the right balance between challenge and fun in your multiplication games. Ensure that the difficulty level is appropriate for your students so they feel challenged but not overwhelmed. Allow ample time for instruction before starting the game to ensure everyone understands the rules. Modeling good sportsmanship yourself can also encourage positive behavior among your students.

The Benefits of Multiplication Games

Using games as a teaching tool offers numerous benefits. They help increase student engagement, develop problem-solving skills, boost confidence in math, and improve memory retention of key concepts. Moreover, students learn to work cooperatively, which is beneficial both academically and socially.

In conclusion, integrating multiplication games into your 3rd grade math curriculum can transform your classroom into a vibrant learning environment. By making math fun and interactive, you can help your students master multiplication facts while also fostering a love for learning.

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Multiplication practice and assessment

Happy teaching!

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Let’s Teach! Lori

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