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
All About me is such a fun topic for young learners! I love diving into this theme with my students because they are always so excited to participate. After all, young children are experts on themselves and love sharing facts and favorites of their own. If you’re looking for fun,
Setting up my classroom and planning for a brand new year might be one of my very favorite things about teaching. New materials, fresh classroom decor, and fun (and functional) centers just make my teacher heart SO happy! Whenever I am setting up my classroom for a new year, I
If you teach in the primary classroom, chances are you probably do some kind of “Apples Unit” during the school year. Children love learning all about apples, and they are the perfect symbol to help celebrate the coming of fall and cooler temps! But you can learn about apples any
Is sight word practice getting a little stale in your classroom? Tired of doing the same activities over and over again? Check out these 3 fun and engaging sight word practice activities that I use in my classroom that can help you get out of your rut! For a while,
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
You’ve taught the letter. You’ve sung the song. You’ve practiced the sounds. But when it’s time for your students to write, their pencils are being gripped for dear life, their hands are tired, and the frustration starts to sneak in. In kindergarten, this is so common! So what’s the missing
Let’s be honest, January in the classroom can feel like a letdown. The twinkle lights are packed away, the holiday parties are a distant memory, and your kiddos are walking back in from break with wiggly bodies, big yawns, and zero interest in sitting still for a worksheet. The excitement
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
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