The Leprechaun is Loose! Last year, we attempted to catch that leprechaun. We built traps. We baited him. And boy did he come knocking! I think we got a little more than we bargained for when this leprechaun got loose. And check out that the mischievous leprechaun makes a mess. Let's dive into Leprechaun on the Loose Printables and Activities. The Leprechaun is Loose and First is First We … [Read more...]
Sometimes I Want to Quit Teaching
I have a confession. Sometimes I want to quit teaching. gulp. You read that right. Sometimes I just don't want to me a teacher anymore. Let me explain. (First, I want to make it clear that I love teaching. It is a huge part of me an who I am. I believe that God put me on this Earth to be a Kindergarten teacher. I don't just like my job, I love it. Let me vent, THEN let me share with you why I … [Read more...]
10 New Year Resolutions Teachers Should Make
10 New Year Resolutions Teachers Should Make is all about trying to make yourself into a better you, to focus on an area to improve upon. Teachers are masters of multitasking and honestly, they usually take on too many tasks and work on too many things. So how can we teachers resolve to improve? What kind of resolutions should we make to improve our overall lives? Here is a list of 10 New Year … [Read more...]
6 Must Dos for Hosting a Student Teacher
Hosting a student teacher is a great way to share your love of teaching with impressionable learners and to share your craft. Student teachers are teachers who are in college programs and come to real classrooms to learn from real teachers. It can also be stressful if you have never hosted a student teacher in your classroom, so let's break down the Must Dos for Hosting a Student … [Read more...]
Sight Word Help That Makes Sense
Sight Word Help That Makes Sense: It is no secret that teaching sight words is one of my favorite things. It is also no secret that my own students are required to know a LOT of sight words in Kindergarten. One question many teachers keep asking me is about RTI with Sight Words. Oh Boy! I have some Sight Word RTI Help for you! Sight Word Help That Makes Sense With Set Up Here is a look at … [Read more...]
Free Sight Word Activity That is Totally Tubular
Let's dive into this Free Sight Word Activity That is Totally Tubular with this FUN Jumbo Test Tube Idea (with a freebie recording sheet.) I know you are going to love this simple idea and freebie printable. Free Sight Word Activity Starts With These Jumbo Test Tubes Test tubes are just plain fun! You can use them for many things and you can even find smaller ones at the dollar store. I … [Read more...]
Disney-Themed Classroom Idea
Looking for a Disney-Themed Classroom? Decorating the outside of my room is not my favorite activity to do when all the back-to-school stress is hitting hard. But it is a great way to display student work and make the school building feel inviting. Disney-Themed Classroom Our school allows each team to come up with a theme outside their classrooms. Kindergarten's theme is Fairy Tales. This … [Read more...]
Why You Need to Go to a Teaching Conference
Do You Need to Go to a Teaching Conference? Teaching conferences can be a great way to ignite the passion you have for teaching as well as give you great ideas for the upcoming school year. Do you Need to Go to a Teaching Conference? I have attended the Frog Street Splash two years in a row and I can't wait to share with you some reasons why you need to go to a teaching … [Read more...]
Must Dos for the First Day of Kindergarten
Must Dos for the First Day of Kindergarten: We know the first day of school is coming soon and you want to make sure you are ready to rock and roll on day number one. A smart teacher once told me that the goals of a full day of Kindergarten are simple: feed them and get them home. So let's break down the must-dos for the first day! Let's dive into the must-dos for the first day of … [Read more...]
Simple Meet the Teacher Tip Using Google Forms
A few years ago I posted this tip about using Google Forms for Meet the Teacher. Over time, Google Forms has been updated and I have been able to make this tip better and more efficient for teachers and parents. What is Google Forms? Google Forms is a great Google way to make forms easy to fill out for the user and easy to read for the maker. You can gather information and data so easily and … [Read more...]
Classroom Reset in Kindergarten
What to see how easy a classroom reset can be in Kindergarten? Each year I have to do a classroom reset. My Kindergarten Classroom has tile floors which means we each year I have to clean up my classroom to get all the items off the floor. It is a pain, but also a time to clean up and purge items that build up. I try to keep as many items in my classroom as possible, to make the rest easier. … [Read more...]
Using Augmented Reality to Bring Letters Alive
Augmented reality is a great way to get spark interest in your little learners. I have been using Letters Alive in my classroom for several months. I would love to tell you all about how in love I am with this reading system. But the truth is... it doesn't matter what I think. My students started using this program with infatuation. They extended their learning with liking. They fell in love … [Read more...]
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