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Joyful Learning Through Math, Art and Play!

A Fresh Twist on β€œCarrot Crunch” for Flexible Math Thinking πŸ₯•
Looking for a quick, low-prep way to build number sense this spring? Carrot Crunch is a simple addition game that can turn into a powerful ...
Hello doodlers, Are you following along with the May Doodle Challenge ? It’s not too late to start! You can always go back and sketch a few ...
One of my favorite playful drawing packs just got even sweeter! My Funny Ice Cream Directed Drawing Pack has been updated with brand new pa...
  Looking for an easy way to build fine motor skills while keeping your students engaged? Try combining zig-zag line practice with a directe...
Zig-Zags, Foxes, and Fun: A Simple Handwriting + Art Activity
Australian Animal Art Project: Scribbly Koala 🐨
  Hello arty teachers! πŸ‡¦πŸ‡ΊπŸŽ¨ I’ve added another new project to the Directed Drawing Fun Bundle 2 — a sweet Scribbly Koala directed drawin...
Quick Math Warm-Up: “Math Bugs” Dice Game 🐞 Need a fast, low-prep way to get students thinking mathematically? This “Math Bugs” warm-up is...
A Playful Place Value Warm-Up with Sandcastle Play Mats
If you have Math Kit Bundle 2 — or you’ve been thinking about adding it to your classroom — the Sandcastle Play Mats are such a fun and fl...
  Would you or your children love to color a Sunshine Fairy? ✨ Isn’t she pretty? She’s been busy in the garden dropping dewdrops onto leave...
My Kinder Drawing Packs are designed to be fun, creative, and highly engaging for young learners — but they’re also so much more than drawi...
  It’s Teacher Appreciation Month — and I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you for everything you do. Your students notice so muc...
A Little Teacher Appreciation Month Surprise Just for You
Today’s May Doodle Challenge prompt is all about wavy lines - simple, relaxing, flowing marks that can turn into so many different things o...
  If you love simple math activities that are hands-on, meaningful, and easy to prep, I’ve just added something new to my TPT store that I t...
Another Six: A New Pattern Block Activity Your Students Can Start Today
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