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Cover of a kindergarten activity book and two activity worksheets on a wooden surface, with text: Fast Finishers Kindergarten—Perfect Ideas, Activities & More for Engaging Fast Finishers.

Fast Finishers Kindergarten: Ideas, Activities & More

So, I know I’ve been telling you for months that the B.A.T Book would be making an appearance in Kindergarten.  Well, many months after that promise, IT IS FINALLY done! You now have 50 GREAT activities for Kindergarten fast finishers! Pull out the trumpets.  Sound the horns. The B.A.T Book

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Book cover titled "Camp Comprehension: 40 Differentiated High Interest Close Reading Passages—Animals" with cartoon kids and signposts, aimed at first grade close reading skills.

Close Reading for First Grade

Greetings to you…from Camp Comprehension! I’ve just been having “fun” with so much other stuff {laundry, work, sleep!} that I totally forgot to blog about Camp Comprehension! I’m sure you’ve heard that new/old buzz phrase in teaching – Close Reading! Just in case you haven’t, Close Reading is an engaging way to

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Assorted colorful worksheets and school supplies displayed next to text reading "Quick & Easy Indoor Recess Fun!" on a purple background—perfect for turning any rainy day recess into an engaging and enjoyable experience.

Fun Indoor Recess Games & Ideas for the Classroom

You know when we were growing up and our parents always told us to save things for a rainy day? Well, as teachers, we kinda should listen to that same warning from our parents to get ready for rainy days! Having some fun indoor recess games prepared and ready will

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A printable worksheet titled "Free Time Fun" with activities for early finishers, set on a wooden surface next to bold text on a pink background.

Free Time Fun!

How do you handle your early finishers? Over the years I’ve used TONS of different things – from brain bins to free time menus to B.A.T. Books {which I’m currently using!} If you’re looking for a no-pre activity for students to keep in his/her desk, grab this Free Time Fun

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A math worksheet predicting the winner of a big game, with colored graph bars, handwritten answers, and crayons on the table. Text reads “Big Game Freebie for Math.”.

Are You Ready for a Freebie? Big Game Goodies!

So, I am NOT a football fan at all.  Don’t believe me? Check out the picture below. During playoff excitement, JB and I went to our local sports bar to check out the games. However, I had work to do. I really wanted to finish up some work…not spend my entire afternoon in

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Six hands of different skin tones join together in a circle over grass. Text on the left reads, "A Meaningful Classroom Lesson on Trust.

Can I Trust Ya?

First of all, in order for the message of this post to really hit home, I need to share a bit about the person behind this great idea.  Meet George Lynch…aka my Dad. Not to be cliche, but there are truly no words to describe my dad. He is quite

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