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Classroom Games

Polly Polka & the Magic Dot Rug

sit on the coolest rug in the world. It’s not just a rug – it’s like a party of dots! There are red ones, blue ones, purple, orange, even slime green (my favorite). It’s called the Just Teach Polka Dots Rug, but I call it the Magic Dot Rug.

And guess what? There’s someone who lives on it. Her name is Polly Polka.

✦ Who is Polly?
Polly’s not a teacher, but she kind of is. She’s this bouncy bobblehead with dot shoes, dot shirt, and rainbow hair clips that wiggle when she moves. She’s always smiling and holding a tiny chalkboard with secret messages only kids can read.

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Rainbow Reverie Grid and Dots Seating Rug
Classroom Games

Rainbow’s Treasure Hunt

This activity takes everything wonderful about the Rainbow Reverie Seating Grid Rug — its six vivid color zones — and turns them into a living, breathing treasure map. No props required beyond the rug itself (though a small unicorn plush makes a perfect special guest).

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Learn the ABC's
Education

1st Grade Alphabet Lesson Plan

Learning the alphabet is one of the most foundational milestones in early childhood education — and one of the most joyful. This lesson plan gives first-grade students a structured, multi-sensory 45-minute experience that moves from group singing to direct instruction, hands-on practice, and independent exploration.

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Classroom Rugs

Game Time on Your Classroom Rug

A classroom rug is more than a place to sit for circle time. In the right hands — and with the right games — it becomes a racetrack, a game show floor, a lava field, an alphabet course, and a volleyball court all before lunch.

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