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...]
When You Have a Rough School Year
Are you having a Rough School Year? We all have a rough school year sometimes. Some years are amazing, like a dream. The kids are a good mix and the parents are supportive. You feel like you can reach all the students. Everyone works and grows. And you leave the year feeling like you made a difference. You feel like you touched lives. You feel like what you did matters and you were … [Read more...]
Must Read for Every New to Kindergarten Teacher
Hey there, New to Kindergarten Teacher. Here is a list of must-reads for every new Kindergarten teacher! Are you going to be teaching Kindergarten next year for the first time? Are you wondering if is it hard to be a kindergarten teacher? Welcome to the world of Kindergarten. No one can even understand all the joy and hard work that goes into teaching Kindergarten until they actually do it. It is … [Read more...]
The Pros and Cons of Flexible Seating
Let's talk about the pros and cons of flexible seating in the classroom. Flexible seating can look like fun but the real question should really be "Is flexible seating the right environment for my classroom?" There are pros and cons of flexible seating for every teacher so you really have to examine your classroom, your students, and your students' needs to decide if flexible seating is … [Read more...]
Sharing Kindergarten Classroom Tour
Welcome to Sharing Kindergarten's Classroom Tour. This is my first year in this classroom after moving to the new school. It is a work in progress and it is constantly evolving. I have found, acquired, and grabbed up many classroom items over the past 12 years which helped me to create the classroom I desired. I worked at my first school for around 10 years, then transferred to my current school. … [Read more...]
Save Your Sanity! How to Use Class Dojo to Redeem Points
Get ready to dive into How to Use Class Dojo. Let's start with talking about time. Guess what I don't have? Time to waste in the classroom tracking everyone's behavior and constantly rewarding those who are on track doing the wrong thing! Nor do I have time to constantly be correcting behaviors we don't want to see. Time is the enemy and I think I show you how Class Dojo can be your BFF. Class … [Read more...]
Assessing in Kindergarten using ESGI
Let's talk about Assessing in Kindergarten. My entire county uses ESGI and I get asked all the time if I like it. Do I REALLY Love ESGI? With ESGI the answer is simple. Yes. Many teachers ask me if I really like the assessment platform ESGI. The answer is simple; No. I do not really like ESGI. I really, really, REALLY love ESGI Kindergarten assessment. I honestly and truly use this software daily … [Read more...]
One-to-one with Technology in Kindergarten: Part 2
One-to-one with Technology in Kindergarten: Part 2 is the second installment of my technology journey. At this stage, I am sitting pretty with a few iPads for my classroom. Things are going smoothly, but there is still so much to learn and management issues to solve. (You can read about Part 1 here.) Adding to Technology: One-to-one with Technology in Kindergarten I was able to … [Read more...]
One-to-One with Technology in Kindergarten: Part 1
Today we are starting our journey from going from 1 device to one-to-one with Technology in Kindergarten. Every teacher travels a different road when it comes to their technology journey. I am going to share with you my technology journey that started with one iPad and grew to 1:1 devices this school year. This is the first part of my journey. Beginning the Journey With one-to-one with … [Read more...]
Live Animal Cams in the Classroom
Live Animal Cams in the Classrooms because they are a powerful tool to take little learners INTO the animal world to see the animals for free. Students also love live animal cams because they are spectacular! Integrating live cams into your classroom can be fun and educational. No two days are exactly the same and nothing is as awesome as seeing the animals in their natural habitat. My students … [Read more...]
The Perfect Sight Word Game for Kindergarten
Here is a tried and true, kid-tested and teacher-approved, and actually the Perfect Sight Word Game for Kindergarten. Best yet, it is also a NEVER ENDING Sight Word Game. And yes these sight words games for kindergarten free. This sight word game is very easy to create and can be used again and again and again. You will need a sight word list, Sharpie, a container like an old coffee tin, and foam … [Read more...]
75 New Years’ Resolutions for Educators
Teachers check out these New Years' Resolutions for Educators. New Year's resolutions are a great way to reflect on ourselves as educators and strive to work harder in a specific area. Some resolutions may be specific to yourself as a teacher, others as a partner or mother, and still others as a whole person. Isn't it incredible that teachers strive to make themselves better each and every year?! … [Read more...]
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