One area I always feel that I can improve on is finding enough meaningful activities for my students to do when they are expected to be independent. Especially at the beginning of the year when my little firsties are not so independent yet. The more engaging the activity the better!
——–squirrel———
At the end of this school year one of my team mates retired. She had a classroom books and book bin sale in her room and there may have been some running, pushing, and shouting involved by myself and my team mates as we scrambled in and tried to contain ourselves. Her books were 25cents! (much cheaper than the 50 cents I pay at my favorite local thrift store!) Her book bins were $1. and her Serilite drawer sets….$5!! I spent $127 dollars in her room that day. WELL WORTH IT!
But that little story actually has nothing to do with this post except that as she continued to clean out her room, I inherited about 5 cute little cookie sheets from the dollar store. I also have some dollar store spatulas in my classroom too so I decided to make a fun center with both those items.
Here it is! It’s free!
As I uploaded this to my store I realized I have a couple other freebies! Holla if you like freebies!
This one is pretty recent. You may have snagged it already.
Here’s one of the first ones I made: (and my daughter trying it out for me last Summer)
This was a fun game during guided reading!
Happy Printing!

These are adorable and look like fun! I will be visiting your TpT!
http://www.kindertrips.blogspot.com
I love the ***squirrel** moments we all have! =)
These are great *freebies* friend…thank you!
There might be some pushing and shoving at the next meet-up if they try and seat us outside to eat…especially if they hear Sprinkles likes sweaters! =)
Heather
Heather's Heart
Love this! I already downloaded it for use at the beginning of year! Thanks so much!
First Grade Shenanigans
Love the monster freebie! What fun! Thanks for sharing.
_Chrissy
First Grade Found Me
Love these all!!! The spaghetti spelling is the cutest thing ever! Thank you!!
Lisa
Learning Is Something to Treasure
I love them all. The spaghetti spelling is my fav. Thanks for sharing. All of your ideas ROCK!
✿Michele
Miss Nelson's blog
Wow! Great shares! Thanks so much!
Ѽ Lori
Teaching With Love and Laughter
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Thanks for sharing all of these great freebies. Man would I love to be able to hit up a "sale" like that. Sounds like you made out like a bandit.
Thanks again,
Heidi
My (Not So) Elementary Life
You are fabulous!! Thank you for these freebies!!!
Michelle @ Smitten With First
Holla! I love freebies! Thanks!!:)
Erin
Sample’s Superstars
Thanks for the freebies. I love them.
Sue 🙂
The Very Busy Kindergarten
I didn't know teachers sold their stuff! Everyone I knows gives it away!
I am going to share your freebie via FB!
I love your stuff.
Mary
Sharing Kindergarten
These are awesome!! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Katie
Dirty Hands and Lesson Plans
ThAnK YoU for the FABULOUS freebies!
Susan
These are wonderful!! I especially love the Spaghetti Spelling!
❤- Stephanie
Falling Into First
Thanks so much for sharing these freebies! They are wonderful!
❀Beth Ann❀
Taming My Flock of Firsties
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Thank you for sharing! I can't wait to use these games 🙂
Maria
Thank you so much for these, I LOVE the spaghetti spelling activity!!
Susan
T.G.I.F. (Thank God it's First Grade!)
Thanks so much for sharing all of these fabulous freebies!!
Thank you again for your *freebies*! I just posted some *freebies* that I would love for you to come check out! One can help with the lovely TPRI! =)
Heather
Heather's Heart
Woah! So many freebies! Thanks for sharing them with us!
What a terrific freebie! I love your
——–squirrel——— moments! Only the really cool people get this joke in the real world!
I am going from 3rd grade math back to self contained. Thank you for such a wonderful bunch of ideas!
Thank you for sharing this at TBA and linking up!
~Fern
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