Coming back in January, I like to think about new ideas to add to my classroom. I think about both academics and behavior management.
Morning Work Buckets have been a GAME CHANGER for me. When I first started using them, back in 2015, I had about 10 bags! You can read all about when I first started using Morning Work Tubs HERE (Hint: There is a FREEBIE for you in that post!) Now, I have about 75 different bags that I can rotate through, thanks to my Morning Work Buckets Bundles. there is a bundle for Kindergarten and a bundle for 1st Grade.


CVC Words are essential in Kindergarten and First Grade. This unit has 8 different activities that are in color and in black and white, to meet you printing needs. You can get these HERE.

If you are looking for something simple, check out these print and teach CVC Worksheets.


These include 4 centers in color and black and white, 4 printables, and 4 Exit tickets. The worksheets are great for when you have a sub, you need homework, or independent activities. I use them for one of my centers. Exit tickets are a great way to assess how your students are doing and determine what you need to teach them next. I like them to help with report cards and to collect data on students who are struggling.
Winter Math Centers, Printables, and Exit Tickets
Just like my Penguin Math Centers, Printables, and Exit Tickets, these come with 4 centers in color and black and white, 4 worksheets, and 4 Exit tickets, that match the centers. Since the Exit Tickets match the centers, students can use them on Friday and you can asses if they understood what they were independently working on all week.