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.
In kindergarten, we’re focused on learning the basics. Shapes, letters, numbers, and of course – colors! Recently, I’ve been using colors as the inspiration for our writing activities and it’s been so much fun! We dive into exploring a new color every few weeks with tracing activities, engaging prompts, and
Are you looking for more engaging ways to teach phonics topics in your room? I think if you’re a kindergarten, or primary teacher, the answer is always YES! Kiddos in the primary classroom are going a million miles a minute, so anything we choose to use in our lessons has
Are you gearing up to begin letter identification with your students? If so, you’re in the right place! Today, let’s dive into how to teach letter identification and some of my favorite ways to keep this process fun and engaging all year long! Teaching Letter Identification Learning to recognize and
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
I don’t know about you guys, but I just LOVE springtime! After a long and dreary winter, planning some fun, spring-themed lessons is just what I need! If you’re ready to start spring with a bang, you’ll love this list of engaging March activities for primary learners. Let’s sprinkle some
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
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
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
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