Winter Word Ladders for Grades 1 to 5
Try three winter word ladders free right on the page, then print 50 holiday-free winter puzzles per grade for grades 1 to 5, with clues and answer keys.
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The Schoolhouse
Calm classroom ideas, routines, and free printables from our teacher roots.
Teaching the Times Tables 1 to 10, One Table at a Time
Teaching the times tables in grades 3 to 5, one table at a time: a lesson page, then a practice page. Print the free multiplication booklet for tables 1 to 10.
Math Mazes: The Routine for Centers and Early Finishers
Math mazes for centers and early finishers: how to introduce the routine, choose the right level, and pick the printable pack that fits your class, K to 5.
Free Fall Word Ladders, Grades 1 to 5
Try five free fall word ladders right here, one for each of grades 1 to 5. Every grade's full set has 50 Halloween and fall ladders.
The Word Ladder Routine
Word ladders in the elementary classroom: a five-minute routine for phonics, spelling, and vocabulary, plus printable no prep worksheets for grades 1 to 5.
The First Five Days
What I prioritize for success in the first week of school: connection before content, quiet icebreakers, and five days of going slow on purpose.
I Made What I Couldn't Find
Why the shop exists: an easily overwhelmed teacher, overstimulated students, and the case for a calmer classroom.