For the first few weeks of school, we always focus on the basics such as how to be a friend, sharing, walking in a line, sitting on the carpet, and writing our name, letters, and NUMBERS! Many students do not enter Kindergarten with a strong foundation in number sense. So
If your students are anything like mine, they thrive on hands-on learning. At this age, young learners need concrete tools they can touch, move, and manipulate to understand new concepts. Snap cubes to the rescue!! These are a favorite in my classroom because they make learning interactive, fun, and feel
Happy March! When this time of year rolls around it can only mean one thing…it’s time to put all of our Valentine’s Day activities away and start pulling out all of the shamrocks, leprechauns, and rainbows! This month is a lot of fun in the classroom and especially so when
We love making Flippy Flaps in my classroom! In case you don’t already know, Flippy Flaps are lapbooks that students create about a specific topic. In my room, we tackle a topic for an entire week and work on it throughout the week to store everything we’re learning. These are
Do you have a list of go-to activities for classroom learning in January? I know I do! January can sometimes be a tricky month in the classroom, but with engaging fine motor activities, it doesn’t have to be! Check out my list of favorites to keep engagement high, target fine
December is filled with fun learning activities in the classroom. The first week of December I always teach our Gingerbread unit! We spend the whole week reading gingerbread books, doing gingerbread math and literacy centers, making gingerbread crafts, and all things gingerbread. It’s safe to say that this is a
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Fall is one of those seasons where classroom energy is high, curiosity is everywhere, and students are suddenly fascinated by everything from pumpkins to spiders to changing leaves. It is also one of the easiest times to turn that excitement into meaningful learning with fall nonfiction read alouds. Instead of
December in the classroom is exciting, a little chaotic, and full of energy. Students are distracted by upcoming holidays, routines feel a bit shaky, and it can be hard to keep everyone focused on learning. That’s why holiday read alouds are one of my favorite tools during this season. They
The first few weeks of school can feel a little chaotic. Students are learning routines, figuring out classroom expectations, and discovering how to work alongside their peers. One of the easiest and most meaningful ways to guide them through this transition is with read-alouds. The right story can spark conversations