In kindergarten, we spend at least one part of every single day working on letter recognition. This is a yearlong topic of study in the kindergarten classroom and one that our students need lots of exposure with! Whenever we’re targeting a skill repeatedly like this, I’m careful to choose lessons
The first day of school is a busy one no matter what grade you teach, but I think this is especially true in kindergarten! If you work in the primary classroom, being intentional about the lessons and activities you use on the first day is so important. What you plan
The fall is my favorite time in the classroom! This is the time of year that my littles are just getting settled into their new routines and we’re diving into fun topics, like apples. In my classroom, using books to align with what we’re learning about is key to my
Kindergarten is a year of endless learning. In addition to basic phonics, beginning math, and writing skills, our kiddos are also growing in fine motor development. As a primary teacher, I’m always looking for new ways to support fine motor skills among my students. If you are too, you’ll love
In kindergarten, we spend a lot of our time working with numbers. From the first day of school until the last, you can bet we’re talking about numbers or counting in some capacity each and every day. In my room, I’m a big fan of using fun and engaging, seasonal
A new season means it’s time for new materials! In my room, I’m a big fan of switching things up in the classroom to align with the seasons. This always includes my writing center. If you’re gearing up for spring in your classroom, you’re in the right place! Come along
Are you in need of a fun way to teach ending sounds in your classroom? Games to the rescue! Using games to teach ending sounds and other phonics skills is my favorite way to boost engagement and make learning fun! Today I’m sharing a few of my favorite games and
Do you study and research the life cycle of butterflies in your classroom? I LOVE teaching all about butterflies in my kindergarten class! It’s such a fun science topic to dive into with students. If you’re looking for new ways to teach this topic in your classroom, you’re in luck!
When you teach a big group of children with diverse skill levels, it’s inevitable that some will finish their work before others. Hearing a few kiddos call out “I’m done!”, can be stressful if you don’t have anything planned to keep them occupied. Today, I’m going to share how to
Do you focus on a weather unit in your classroom? I love using this theme in preschool and kindergarten classrooms since it can be used at any time of the year. No matter what the season is, you can find a way to connect your weather lessons to what’s going
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