What I'm Lovin' Wednesday {Ideas for the Beginning of the Year}

Here are some Pinterest finds that I'm loving that are perfect for beginning of the school year learning!

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GO ON A LETTER HUNT

Make some alphabet pointers using magnetic letters. Use them for a letter hunt around the classroom! Students have to find the letter that's on their pointer.

GO ON A COLOUR HUNT

Print some colour words on paper bags and have students work in groups to hunt around the room for things that are that colour.

LETTER RECOGNITION/SOUNDS

Pass a bag full of letters around the circle. When the song ends, whoever is holding the bag picks a letter and says its name. {They could also say its sound, a word that begins with that letter, etc.}

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LETTER MAZES

{FREEBIES}

My students love this activity! Starting at the top, they highlight the path of uppercase & lowercase letters until they get to the bottom.

NAME PRINTING PAGES

{FREEBIES}

These free, customizable pages can be used to teach your students how to print their names properly. It can be part of a writing centre at the beginning of the year, or can even be sent home for extra practice!

Find more beginning of the school year activities on my Pinterest page!