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
Chilly weather, polar animals, and snowmen… it must be January! This “fresh start” to the year is the perfect time to update your learning centers, small group activities, and classroom lessons for winter. If you’re ready to plan fun and engaging January activities your students will love, you’ve come to
September is one of my absolute favorite months in the classroom. In my area, September means we’ve been in a school for a couple of weeks, and the kiddos are finally starting to get the hang of things. Once my students feel a bit more comfortable at school and have
One of the best things about teaching kindergarten is getting to use thematic teaching for just about everything. I love themed activities for all topics and shapes are no different! During the fall, we spend a lot of time diving into shapes to lay the foundation for our math lessons
Is letter identification feeling a little lackluster in your classroom lately? Teaching young children their letters isn’t always easy. Letter identification can be confusing and requires lots of practice to really sink in. Typically, repetition makes most people think of flashcards, which have their merits, but I have another idea
Hands-on learning is a big deal in my world! I am a huge advocate for taking an active learning approach in my teaching and providing opportunities for hands-on learning as much as possible. You guys already know how much I love using manipulatives to teach math, but did you know
If your kids are anything like mine, they love anything hands-on that they can play with while they are learning. At this age, they need something concrete that they can hold and manipulate while learning. Snap cubes are definitely a favorite tool in our classroom. Before you can just hand
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