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Christmas Tree Initial Blends and Digraphs Sorts

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Initial blends and digraphs can be very tricky for some kids. Typically, kids are ready for blends and digraphs after they have a solid grasp on single beginning sounds, ending sounds, and short vowel {CVC} words. Just like our short vowel Christmas trees, I created some puzzles or sorts with all the initial blends and digraphs. Each tree features three…
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Short Vowel Word Family Christmas Trees

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Looking for some short vowel word family activities this Christmas season? These word family Christmas trees should do the trick! Because learning to read short vowel words by word families is often times easier for kids, I decided to create 6 different word family Christmas trees for each short vowel. Want more FREE Christmas activities and printables? We have quite…
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Clutter Free Gift Ideas for Kids

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If you have kids, chances are you have clutter. By clutter, I mean toys with lots of pieces. And lots of little pieces, too. These toys aren’t evil {although you may think they are when you step on them in the middle of the night with no shoes on.} I even think toys with small pieces can be used for…
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Educational Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Kids

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When it comes to stocking stuffer ideas for kids, why not go educational with a few items? While you might have the traditional fruit, candy, socks, or underwear tucked inside, it can be a fun touch to include a toy or game inside that can also serve an educational purpose. It may be something to help them work on fine motor skills…
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Math Games for Kids

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It’s always fun to throw in a math game when teaching math skills, isn’t it? This collection of math games for kids includes board games and a couple of card games that help to teach number recognition, counting on, counting back, number combinations, multiplication, division, and MORE! They make fantastic gifts for kids for any occasion because they are fun to…
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