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 teaching 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 it takes a lot of repetition before things really stick. When we think of repetition, flashcards usually come to mind. They have their place,
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
Teaching 2D shapes is usually on the agenda during back to school time in kindergarten. While there’s no doubt that learning to recognize and name shapes is essential, it can be a little tricky for our little guys to keep them straight. If you’re running into this dilemma at the
If your students are anything like mine, they thrive on hands-on learning. At this age, young learners need concrete tools they can touch, move, and manipulate to understand new concepts. Snap cubes to the rescue!! These are a favorite in my classroom because they make learning interactive, fun, and feel
Do you have a list of go-to activities for classroom learning in January? I know I do! January can sometimes be a tricky month in the classroom, but with engaging fine motor activities, it doesn’t have to be! Check out my list of favorites to keep engagement high, target fine