Who else LOVES using thematic teaching?! I know I do! In kindergarten, it’s especially helpful to use themes as a way to snag student attention and maintain engagement in learning. In the winter, I love using a gingerbread theme in our classroom to work on important math and literacy skills
Have you heard all the buzz lately about the science of reading? If you’re anything like me, I’m sure your ears perk up anytime you hear about new ways to help our students grow in reading skills! Today I’m going to chat about using the resources you already have to
Spring is my favorite season to teach! And what better way to kick off spring than with some spring freebies?! Keep reading to grab some fun spring math and literacy activities you can use right away in your classroom! Spring is filled with warmer weather, flowers, and sunny days. In
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
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
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
Can you believe that it’s already 2016!!! Last year went by so fast but I am so excited to begin 2016! It will be filled with changes, new adventures, and so much more. I cannot wait. However, now that New Year’s has come and gone, that means that Winter Break