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Classroom Organization: Tips and Tricks
Setting up an organized classroom and preparing a wonderful learning environment is easy. But add a class full of kids, lessons filled with supplies and manipulative and lots of education activities...
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It’s More than Just Counting
“It’s juuuuuust counting!” The other day I overhead this comment from an adult about an activity that some Pre-K and Kindergarten students were doing. I guess I let it get under my skin a little...
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How I Teach Procedures
If there was a golden rule for kindergarten it would be this – don’t assume they know anything. Start with the assumption that they are all blank slates. Then teach them what you want them to know....
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October Theme: My Changing World
It’s October and this month we do a lot of talking about things that change. Helping students build an understanding that the world around them, and they themselves change, builds a foundation for the...
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This Month in Kindergarten: November
I don’t know about you, but it seems like I blinked twice and here we are in November. November is such a fun month with some big accomplishments and some super fun themes. Keep reading to find out...
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Games that Teach
Kids love playing games. This is why I love using games in the classroom to teach, practice and review key skills. There is a natural engagement with kids and games. In fact, if you have worked with...
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November Theme: Teaching Thankfulness
It’s November here, and that means one thing in the United States . . . the start of the holiday season. November is the month of Thanksgiving and there is no better time to teach our students about...
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Indoor Recess Isn’t For Wimps!
Let me just lay it out there – indoor recess is not for wimps! I remember my first year teacher and my first indoor recess. That is a day I don’t ever want to repeat. From that day forward I vowed...
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Exciting Writers by Publishing a Class Book
I have never seen my students more excited about writing as when I told them we were going to write a real book together. You guys – their eyes lit up and a giant smile grew across their face. Then...
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Using a Cricut in the Classroom
Using a Cricut in the classroom can be a huge blessing! Don’t believe me? Let me show you exactly what I mean! Saving Money using Cricut in the Classroom My Cricut has allowed me to make staff,...
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Getting Kids Excited About Eating Healthy
Now more than ever, it’s important for our students to be hearing information about nutrition and healthy eating habits as often as possible, including in their classrooms. As teachers, we all know...
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Introducing the January-Themed Playdough Challenge for the Classroom
Hello fellow educators! I hope this blog post finds you well. As you may know, playdough activities can be a fantastic addition to the classroom, offering a range of benefits for students. That’s why...
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