Is teaching letter identification feeling a little lackluster in your classroom lately? Teaching young children their letters isn’t always easy. Letter identification can be confusing, and it takes a lot of repetition before things really stick. When we think of repetition, flashcards usually come to mind. They have their place,
Back-to-school is an exciting time in the primary classroom! With new classrooms, new faces, and brand new learning materials – what’s not to like?! As a kindergarten teacher, I know my new students are eager to join in, but they are often a bit nervous. For this reason, I like
Setting up my classroom and planning for a brand new year might be one of my very favorite things about teaching. New materials, fresh classroom decor, and fun (and functional) centers just make my teacher heart SO happy! Whenever I am setting up my classroom for a new year, I
If you teach in the primary classroom, chances are you probably do some kind of “Apples Unit” during the school year. Children love learning all about apples, and they are the perfect symbol to help celebrate the coming of fall and cooler temps! But you can learn about apples any
Are you on the Boom Card train yet?! Whether you are brand new to Boom Cards are use them already in your classroom, it’s probably safe to say that you might have heard some buzz about them! Today we will be discussing Boom Cards 101! Read on for all of
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, writing our name, how to use our materials, and of course… LETTERS! Many students do not enter Kindergarten with a strong
You’ve taught the letter. You’ve sung the song. You’ve practiced the sounds. But when it’s time for your students to write, their pencils are being gripped for dear life, their hands are tired, and the frustration starts to sneak in. In kindergarten, this is so common! So what’s the missing
Teaching 2D shapes is usually on the agenda during back to school time in kindergarten. While there’s no doubt that learning to recognize and name shapes is essential, it can be a little tricky for our little guys to keep them straight. If you’re running into this dilemma at the
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
What better way to welcome the school year back than with a back to school blog hop and amazing giveaway! I’m teaming up with some awesome teachers to bring you back to school ideas and a giveaway! So this week was my first week back to school! The summer went