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Hands-On St. Patrick’s Day Activities for Kindergarten

March is upon us. To some that might mean warmer temperatures and that spring is upon us. To teachers March means lots of St. Patrick's Day activities and those mischievous little leprechauns. A few years ago I had a Kindergarten class that was convinced these little green guys had taken over the classroom. Every time we would leave and come back somebody would "find" something that had moved or ... Read More about Hands-On St. Patrick’s Day Activities for Kindergarten

Making the Most of Your Teacher Planning Time

It’s not surprising that research shows that having adequate teacher planning time is an important part of our job. Adequate planning time has a direct effect not only on an educator’s quality of teaching, but on their level of job satisfaction as well. But as any teacher will tell you, balancing time in the classroom with time to prepare for the classroom is not as easy as it looks. One thing’s ... Read More about Making the Most of Your Teacher Planning Time

Dental Health Read Alouds and Freebie

February is Dental Health month. If you think about it, it's pretty appropriate. After students come down from the sugar high that Valentine's Day bring, it only seems fitting to now teach them how to take care of their teeth. Class discussions and dental health read alouds are a great foundation to a "tooth"rific lesson!  I’ve put together a list of some of my favorite Dental Health read ... Read More about Dental Health Read Alouds and Freebie

Dental Health Centers for Kindergarten

February is the month of love. It's also the month of healthy teeth. This is such an important topic to cover in the early grades. As teachers it's a great idea for us to have conversations with our students about taking care of their pearly whites. Especially because most of our students don't have their permanent teeth yet. Educating little learners early can hopefully help to set them on ... Read More about Dental Health Centers for Kindergarten

7 Ways to Practice Kindness in the Classroom

Creating a culture of kindness is a crucial part of a well-functioning classroom. Teaching students how to be kind is just as important as teaching conflict resolution and classroom routines and procedures.  As teachers, especially of little ones, we are keenly aware of the profound influence our everyday actions and attitudes can have on our students. That’s why it’s important to weave ... Read More about 7 Ways to Practice Kindness in the Classroom

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  • 6 Pack Centers Summer Edition. This pack of Kindergarten centers is the perfect way to end the school year or keep your kiddos engaged during summer school. Skills including: rhyming, short vowels, number words, teen numbers, and more. Click through for more details.
  • Tons of fun and fresh activities to teach number sense. This bundle includes hands-on and interactive ways to help your students practice numbers 11 to 20. They are kid-friendly and perfect for young learners. Activities include, games, centers, matching activities, number sorts, pocket chart activities, and SO much more!
  • Spring is a perfect time to get outside and play with your students! Are you looking for some fun group activities to help get the wiggles out and enjoy the fresh air and warm sunshine? Check out these 14 ideas for fun outdoor games for kids. These outdoor games are perfect for a large group of kindergarten and first grade students.
  • When young readers are ready to tackle putting together their very first words, the simplest way to begin is with CVC words. It is important to give our kindergarten and first grade students plenty of opportunities for practice as they develop this new skill. As teachers it is essential that we have many, many different activities to help our students learn to read and write CVC words. This post includes many different age appropriate and FUN ways for students to practice.
  • CVC Practice for Kindergarten! Teach students to spell words by changing just the first letter. Perfect for word work! Can be completed using magnetic letters, play dough, or dry erase markers. Includes "I Can" visual directions and several recording sheet options.
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  • Looking for some learning games to keep your Kindergarteners engaged at the end of the year or during summer school? Check out the math and literacy freebies and ideas in this post. You'll find activities to keep your kiddos on task and having fun!
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