4 pages. A delightful way to review parts of speech: nouns, verbs and adjectives. Students roll dice to see which word they will use to fill in the blanks. Afterwards, challenge students to make up their own Fractured Tale using the same format.

14 pages

Hang up the posters to greet your returning students.  Choose a bookmark or mini card, print and leave on your students' desks or tuck in their backpacks as a sweet surprise when they come back from vacation.

1 page. A short inspirational story to lift your spirits.

8 pages. Common Core State Standards: RF.K1a, RF.K1c, RF.K1d, RF.K.3a, L.K1a, L.1.1a New Year-themed words from A to Z. A fun way to review the alphabet, as well as increase vocabulary.

11 pages. This is my favorite story from my twin's website frompapagod.com For more inspirational poems, stories and lessons click on the link.

6 pages. A collection of my favorite New Year's quotes. Use them as a writing prompt. Make overheads; have students choose their favorite and write why they like it.

4 pages. Common Core State Standard: 1.MD.3 A fun way to review telling time to the hour as well as reinforce reading and writing skills.

8 pages. Motivate your students and build self-esteem, with these star certificates. Also includes a poster to hang to show who the star student of the day/week is.  This packet works well with the "Fill a Bucket" program too.

5 pages. These traceable penguin counting cards are a fun way to teach or review counting by two's. Includes a cover to make them into an Itty Bitty booklet. Also includes a blank set to program however you wish + a certificate of praise.

1 page. Nice for your calendar or hung up to welcome students back. Print some off and leave them on your students' desks as a card or to be used as a bookmark.