Learning to read is not just a one-and-done type of activity. There are many skills students must learn and put together to become fluent readers. Many of these skills fall under the umbrella of phonemic awareness. And, for many kids, one of the most difficult…is phoneme manipulation. Over the years,
As a primary teacher, teaching about the five senses is a must! It’s such a wonderful science topic that helps our little learners explore more about themselves and the world around them. I love teaching this topic at the beginning of the school year because we refer back to it
As a primary teacher, one of the biggest milestones we help students reach is learning to read. It’s one of the things I love the most about being a kindergarten teacher. Our sweet kids arrive to us with minimal knowledge of the alphabet, but in a few short months, they
As a teacher in the primary classroom, you likely have a scope and sequence that is packed with foundational skills and concepts you need to teach your students. But one thing is almost always omitted from this list. . . fine motor skills. With an already full teaching calendar, is
I absolutely love teaching my students about community helpers. It’s one of my all-time favorite classroom themes, and kids love it too. Teaching about community helpers is a great way to help our students learn more about and understand the community they live in. It teaches them about people and
Do you struggle to boost engagement in your writing block? If so, I totally get it! This was a real struggle in my classroom too. While writing may not always be the most popular subject among students, it’s undeniably vital for success! So, if you need some fresh ideas to
Polar animals are so much fun to explore in the primary classroom! I love diving into this topic in the winter months with my students. If you’re getting ready to begin a study of polar animals, you’re in the right place. Come along to see some of my favorite polar
As a kindergarten teacher, one of the things I am constantly looking for is new ways to build independence in the classroom. When my students come to me, it’s often their first time at school. We have so much to learn to build their confidence and promote more independent action.
Teaching young students to read is one of the most exciting things that primary teachers get to do. It’s pretty amazing to watch a student progress from letter identification, to letter sounds, to CVC words. Along the way, we work on other skills too – like rhyming. This is arguably
Mastering CVC words is something we spend a lot of time on in kindergarten. And, as with anything that requires a lot of practice, I’m always looking for ways to make it more fun! If you’ve been on the hunt for new ways to engage your students as you practice
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