🛑 Stop paying for worksheets on TPT!

💡 Tips, Tools and Templates

🆓 Get all the worksheets you need for FREE with Canva

We’ve done it too! We need a worksheet for a specific lesson or activity but don’t have the time, or energy, to create your own.

So we turn to Teachers Pay Teachers.

It’s a treasure trove of ready-to-use resources that you can search through to find the “almost” perfect accompaniment to any lesson we’re teaching.

But, it comes at a price. Literally.

It’s worth it to us to pay $2-$3 dollars for something that we don’t have to create on our own. Even if those $2-$3 add up over time.

Well, lucky for us Canva has hundreds and hundreds of ready-to-use worksheets that you can find and print for FREE. Whether you need activities for math, reading, or creative projects, Canva has a variety of ready-to-use worksheets fit your needs. Note: To get access to everything Canva has to offer be sure to cash in on your FREE Educator account.

Find FREE ready-to-use worksheets

Start with Canva's worksheet creator, a super handy tool for busy K-2 teachers like you. It's perfect for creating colorful and interactive activities for your little learners without spending hours on design.

It’s super easy. Make sure to get your free Educator Pro account then log in to get started. Head over to Canva.com/create/worksheets and click on the button to open a new worksheet and begin browsing through hundreds of pre-made resources!

Customize pre-made resources to fit your needs

Search for a template or pre-made worksheet. If it's perfect as is, just click share, choose download save it as a PDF then print it out.

Need to add your own text, images, or elements? No problem! With Canva's drag-and-drop interface, you can easily customize the templates to make professional-looking worksheets without any graphic design skills. Just check out the graphic below to learn how.

Canva’s worksheet creator is perfect for busy teachers who want to provide high-quality just right materials without spending hours on design. It's quick, easy, and your students will love the fun and interactive designs!

PS: Don’t worry, we don’t work for Canva. We don’t make any commission or anything if you sign up. We just really, really love sharing great FREE stuff!

❤️ 5 Canva Creators You’ll Love!

Did you know you can search Canva for resources by creator? There are so many talented designers making classroom-ready content — and the best part? It’s totally free! 🎉

Here are 5 of our absolute favorites (prepare to have your mind blown 🤯):

• Crafted by Rizza @craftedbyrizza

• K is for Kinderriffic @kisforkinderrific

• Sylph Creatives @sylphcreatives

• SoSwellEdu @soswelledu

• All Things Elementary @allthingselementary

Go explore their collections and others— you’ll find gorgeous, ready-to-use designs for just about anything you can dream up!

📺 Teaching with Teachflix Junior

🌧️ Be A Weather Watcher

🎥 Video Link: Be A Weather Watcher

In this episode of SciShow Kids students will learn about different types of weather and how to keep track of their weather observations. Viewers are encouraged to observe the weather each day, write down or draw their observations, and look for patterns over time.

The video highlights different types of weather, such as rainy, sunny, cloudy, snowy, and windy, and explains how the weather can change with seasons. It emphasizes that anyone can be a weather observer with simple tools like a notebook, pencil, and thermometer, and it introduces the concept of meteorology in an engaging way.

Key points covered in the video:

• Types of Weather: The video introduces different weather conditions, such as rainy, sunny, cloudy, snowy, and windy.

• Seasonal Patterns: It explains how weather can change with seasons and how students can notice patterns, like sunny days in summer or snowy days in winter.

• Tools for Observation: Squeaks highlights that students only need a notebook, pencil, and thermometer to become weather observers.

Ready-made video resources:

Below are some resources we gathered to accompany the video. You can use them as they are or open the template and adapt for your class.

✏️ My Weather Watcher Journal

Students can observe and keep track of the weather with their own weather journal.

🎤 Today’s Weather Report

In this Seesaw activity, created by Mrs. Peppers, students will observe and report on the daily weather, enhancing their understanding of weather patterns and vocabulary. They will have the opportunity to rewatch the video and respond to the prompt.

🗣️ Weather Words Vocabulary Practice and Question Guide

In this  activity students move the vocabulary terms from the video to match them with their definition.

🛍️Teacher Finds for the Classroom

🔌Handy little portable charger

Running out of outlet space? Need a quick and easy way to keep your devices (or your phone) charged in the classroom? This awesome VRURC Portable Charger is a lifesaver if you need something charged up quick and don’t want to be tied to the wall.

Features:

• 10000mAh battery

• Built-in cables for USB-C, MicroUSB and Lightning

• An AC wall plug so you can keep it ready to use

• It’s super slim and light, so you can easily take it from home to school

• The smart LED display shows how much juice is left

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