Start the year by getting to know your students! This free booklet lets kids share all about themselves in a creative way. It’s the perfect activity for the first few days of school!

Looking for hands-on ways to help kids practice the alphabet? Try these fun, hands-on alphabet activities plus freebies! From dab pages and letter art to playdough mats and puzzle cards, these activities make learning letters and sounds fun and engaging.

Pete the Cat is a beloved character and this simple, fun headband craft is perfect for storytime, dress-up or just-for-fun activities. Students will love making and wearing it in class or taking it home!

Storytime is a favorite in the classroom. These free companion activities for Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons make storytime more interactive. Best of all, they’re fun for students and stress-free for teachers!

Make storytime even more fun with Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes! This post includes ideas for hands-on, color-focused activities and simple ways to help early learners practice fine motor skills.

These Meet the Teacher templates are my little throwback nod to that era! They are easy to customize, making them a fun way to introduce yourself to students and families at the start of the school year.