As a primary teacher, I spend a lot of time working on fun ways to teach numbers and counting in my classroom. You too? While we all know that these concepts are essential, endless worksheets to memorize them can get a little boring, right? I certainly think so! That’s why
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
My primary goal day after day in the classroom is to make whatever we’re learning more fun. As a primary teacher, I know that the activities and lessons we use will shape how my students view school. If they come to expect boring, repetitive activities from me, it’s pretty unlikely
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
As a primary teacher, my main objective is to make sure my kids are learning all of the foundational skills they need in an engaging format. I don’t want them JUST to learn. I want them to have fun learning! Because of this, I’ve learned some tips and tricks to
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
Teaching data and statistics in kindergarten is one of my favorite things! As students learn to organize, represent, and interpret data; their eyes light up with interest! If you’re looking for a fun and simple way to incorporate these essential math concepts into your teaching routine, you’re in the right
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
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