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.
Mastering CVC words is something we spend a lot of time on in kindergarten. And, as with anything that requires a lot of practice, I’m always looking for ways to make it more fun! If you’ve been on the hunt for new ways to engage your students as you practice
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
Looking for fun and engaging ways to teach middle sounds in your phonics lessons? Come along to see how small group games transformed my teaching when it came to this skill. Not only will your students be engaged and grasp middle sounds with ease, but they’ll also have fun along
Summertime means school is out, and kids are home! But how do we ensure that our students don’t lose everything they’ve learned during the school year over those summer months? This is the question that so many teachers ponder as the year winds down. If you’re in the same boat,
Looking for some fun, summer learning activities to close out the year? Want to send home some summer learning activities with your students? Do you teach summer school? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you’re in the right place. Today I’m bringing you a summer roundup of
May is a crazy busy month in the classroom! We’re approaching the end of the year and there’s more than ever to do! So how do we manage to keep those excited students engaged through the final countdown? With hands-on learning activities of course! Come along to see this roundup
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
Teaching segmenting is a topic that can be challenging to cover in the kindergarten classroom. This important phonemic awareness skill will help young students become strong readers, but how do we make this practice fun and engaging? Games to the rescue! Small group games will be a lifesaver as you
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