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.
Are you ever in a pinch when it comes to lesson planning? You know what I mean, you planned everything out, prepped your materials but somehow found yourself without enough content to use throughout the day. I think we have all been here before. In the primary world, things don’t
We all know how crucial teaching addition is when it comes to laying the foundation in math. This essential skill that is taught in kindergarten will help our little learners in countless ways as they develop in number sense ability. My favorite strategy for teaching addition in the classroom is
The early years of education are wild and wonderful. Jam-packed with many “firsts”, those first few years in the classroom are pretty special. As a kindergarten teacher, I’m always amazed by just how much my students change from the beginning of the year to the end! One of the things
Who’s ready for an April Activity Round-Up?! As someone who LOVES springtime, I’m excited to share some of my favorite lessons and centers to use during the month of April. These April activities are designed to beat boredom, reduce your workload, and help you sail toward those final weeks of
February is filled with fun learning opportunities for primary students! It’s a bright spot at the end of winter when the weather is a bit dreary and kiddos are less engaged. Plus, there are tons of fun holidays to learn about during the month of February, making thematic teaching a
No matter what time of year it is, I know most primary teachers would agree that games are a win all around. When it comes to keeping engagement high all winter long, you already know that games are my go-to! If you’re hoping to boost math skills in a fun
Back to school means it’s time to start focusing on beginning math skills like counting. One of my best tips for helping new learners grasp this concept is to use simple and engaging games in my classroom. As littles are learning the ropes, fun games help keep them focused and
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
How do you tackle subitizing in your classroom? While the word itself can make this skill seem complicated, it couldn’t be easier to teach this skill to young students. Let’s chat about the importance of subitizing and how to teach young children to subitize in fun ways! What Is Subitizing?
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