Wednesday, August 19, 2026

FREE LANGUAGE ARTS LESSON - “Print Handwriting Practice Sample Pages FREE”

by Teaching is a Work of Art
2nd - 5th Grade


Make handwriting practice meaningful and fun!


This resource combines content review and handwriting in one easy, print-and-go activity pack. Each page begins with a curiosity-sparking question that gets students thinking about topics they already study in science, social studies, art, and health. Short, traceable answers let them practice clear handwriting while reviewing key ideas like why volcanoes erupt, why bees matter, or why people invent new things.

This a sample freebie with two pages only. The full set contains 30 pages. Every page includes:

•A compelling question that invites curiosity and discussion.

•The answer for tracing and copying and some visuals to color and trace.

•A short “Did you know?” fact to extend learning.

•An open-ended question to inspire class talk or writing.

•A drawing prompt to personalize each sheet.

It’s handwriting practice kids will actually enjoy — no repetitive lines, just real-world topics that spark conversation and creativity.

Perfect for morning work, bell ringers, early finishers, or literacy centers.

Print and go — no prep required.
✅ Builds handwriting fluency and background knowledge.
✅ Encourages curiosity and discussion in every subject.

The questions included in this set are:

  • Is Australia a country or a continent?

and

  • Can numbers go on forever?

---->This sample freebie is for you to check if the font size is adequate to your students' needs. You can check the complete set here!

If you are interested in other MEANINGFUL CURSIVE PRACTICE, you may want to check out these other products:


Cursive Through Content SET 1 HERE

Cursive Through Content SET 2 HERE

Cursive Through Content SET 3 HERE

Cursive Through Content SET 4 HERE

Cursive Through Content SET 5 HERE

THIS PACK IS ONLY CURSIVE and the font used is very similar to ZB.

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Tuesday, August 18, 2026

FREE MATH LESSON - “Butterfly Method For Fractions Why It’s NOT Best For Comparing, Adding Fractions”

by Cognitive Cardio Math
4th - 6th Grade


Butterfly Method for fractions is a popular shortcut/trick for comparing, adding, and subtracting fractions. BUT does it help students build an understanding of the fractions concepts?

This resource discusses:

1) What the Butterfly Method is

2) Why the Butterfly Method actually works

3) Why this method can be problematic for students as they progress to middle school and beyond

4) A couple conceptual, standards-aligned strategies that will help students truly understand the concepts of comparing, adding, and subtracting fractions

If you’re looking to learn more about teaching fractions and how to help students move beyond memorization of shortcuts so they can understand how to compare, add, and subtract fractions, this free download is for you!

  • Perfect for math teachers who want to build strong fraction foundations without relying on quick-fix shortcuts.

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Monday, August 17, 2026

FREE MISC. LESSON - “FREE WEEK of Kindergarten Morning Work for Back to School”

by The Fun Factory
Pre-Kindergarten - Kindergarten


This convenient, FREE, NO PREP Kindergarten morning work packet is complete with handwriting, alphabet and number recognition, counting, and much more. Your students will have FUN with these easy worksheets to ease into back to school! One week of work is done for you.

Click HERE to save MORE THAN 30% when you buy the BUNDLE for the year so you can have everything right at your fingertips!

Simply print the NO PREP pages for your students to practice:

  • Handwriting
  • Small motor skills
  • Letter recognition
  • Writing and reading new "school-related" words
  • Counting
  • Recognizing numbers
  • Connecting numerals to quantities

Possible uses for this helpful resource:

  • Morning Work
  • Small-Group Instruction
  • Intervention
  • Assessment
  • Homework
  • Center Work

Each page is numbered with the month, week and day. For example, 9-2-3 is September, the second week, the third day. Because different districts start at different times, these numbers are EDITABLE so you can make them for whenever you start school!

On days where we have early dismissal or we do not have time to complete the page, I simply send the sheet home for homework or place it in a center as a "Have-To".

Related Resources:

Kindergarten Writing Kindergarten Morning Work Sight Words Handwriting November

Kindergarten Writing Kindergarten Morning Work Sight Words Handwriting December

Kindergarten Writing Kindergarten Morning Work Sight Words Handwriting February

March Kindergarten Morning Work

April Kindergarten Morning Work or Kindergarten Homework

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Sunday, August 16, 2026

FREE MISC. LESSON - “FREE School Bees-Commercial Use-Colour and Black-White”

by Marcelle's KG Zone
Pre-Kindergarten - 5th Grade


This package consists of 7 colour images and 7 Black and white high resolution 300dpi BEE CLIP ART you can use on your SPRING resources.

THIS SET COORDINATED BEAUTIFULLY WITH ALL THE FOLLOWING SETS:
BEES WITH DICE
BEE SPINNERS
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Saturday, August 15, 2026

FREE MISC. LESSON - “Free Back-to-School Worksheets First Day or Week for Kindergarten & First Grade”

by Down Under Teacher
Kindergarten - 1st Grade


Make the first week of school easier with these FREE back-to-school worksheets for Kindergarten and first grade! These simple, picture-based activities are ideal for the first day of school, getting-to-know-you activities, early finishers and unexpected gaps in your timetable.

The worksheet activities require minimal reading, making them suitable for Kindergarten and first-grade students at the beginning of the school year. Simply print and use!

This free resource includes:

  • Find a Friend Who… – a getting-to-know-you activity that encourages students to talk to their new classmates
  • Would You Rather? – a picture-based activity featuring familiar, child-friendly choices
  • My Favorite School Activity – a simple drawing response that students can complete after their first day or week
  • American and British/Australian spelling versions are included

Use these worksheets for:

  • the first day of school;
  • the first week of school;
  • morning arrival activities;
  • getting-to-know-you activities;
  • partner speaking and listening;
  • early finishers;
  • brain breaks;
  • quiet activities after lunch; or
  • unexpected gaps in your timetable.

Need more of your first week planned? Take a look at my Back-to-School First Day and Weekly Activities Bundle, featuring editable first-day plans, school-tour activities, classroom expectation sorts, feelings activities, discussion cards, crowns, writing pages and more!

You might also like my All About Me Pennant Craft for creating a colourful first-week classroom display.




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