Are you teaching about US Presidents and Presidents' Day soon? We have help ready to go to help Kindergarteners and First Graders learn about Washington, Lincoln, and so much more. Let's dive into Presidents Day Activities for Kindergarten. Covering Presidents Day Activities for Kindergarten Let's begin with what standards many teachers cover when they begin to teach about US Presidents and … [Read more...]
8 Delightful Valentine’s Day Class Party Ideas
Check out some delightful Valentine's Day Class Party Ideas that take little prep and pack a huge amount of enjoyment in your little learners. After all, teachers have a lot on their plates and we want to help take things off instead of adding things on. And many of us need Valentine's Day class party game ideas. Delightful Valentine's Day Class Party Structure Over the years, I have found … [Read more...]
Simple Valentines Box Ideas for Kindergarten
For years, I had my students collect their Valentines from each other in white baggies they decorated with hearts. While this remains a simple and fun idea, I have to share the simple Valentine Box ideas for Kindergarten that will make you swoon. How to Start this Simple Valentines Box Ideas To begin Valentine's box ideas, ask your families to bring in empty cereal boxes. I simply ask for … [Read more...]
Engaging Valentine’s Activities in Kindergarten
If you are looking for Engaging Valentine's Activities in Kindergarten and fun activities for Valentine's Day to drive learning fun in your classroom, you are in the right place. We will walk you through some new and super engaging Valentine's activities that are ideal for your little learners. Sounding Out Words One simple activity that little learners need to work on repeatedly is … [Read more...]
Simple & Fun SweeTart Heart Math
You will love this SweeTart Heart Math. Who says we can't sneak learning into every moment? Even on Valentine's Day, even with candy, we can get our little learners engaged in amazing math activities to stimulate tons of math skills. Best yet... this is something you can download absolutely free. SweeTart Heart Math Printables First, all of these math activities can be used with SweeTart hearts. … [Read more...]
Engaging Valentine’s Math Activity for Kindergarten
Our heart is full of math! How about you? I can't wait to share with you that this engaging Valentine's math Activity for Kindergarten is a winner. My favorite kind of math is hands-on, differentiated, and engaging all at the same time. I love it even more when I can create a themed activity because my learners RUN and JUMP to "work" at this center. Let me show you how I created this activity and … [Read more...]
Presidents & US Symbols Book List
Presidents & US Symbols Book List: Are you looking for resources to help you cover the content for Presidents' Day and US Symbols? Let us help you! We will show you some great Presidents' Day and US Symbols books to grab and use in your classroom.Best yet... keep reading for the printable list of Presidents & US Symbols Book List you can take with you to the library. Non-Fiction … [Read more...]
Books for Groundhogs Day and Lights and Shadows
Books for Groundhogs Day: Groundhogs Day can be a tricky time of year to find good quality resources to discuss groundhogs and lights and shadows. I have compiled a list of Fiction Books, Non-Fiction Books, and books to cover lights and shadows. And of course, there is a printable copy you can grab as well. First, let me say that this list is a resource guide. Look at your school library, your … [Read more...]
Learning with a Light Table
Learning with a light table is a fun way to let little learners play to learn. By tying in math and reading skills your students are already learning about, you will find them working on learning activities on their own. Here are some examples of ways to increase learning activities with your light table. Light Tables Let me start by telling you that my light table isn't fancy or … [Read more...]
Simple & Meaningful US Symbols Printables
US Symbols Printables: One of my favorite themes to discuss is US Symbols with my awesome little learners. Let's talk about some simple and meaningful US Symbols that include US Symbols Printables. It is such a fun unit to integrate across many subject areas. I teach this unit directly after I teach about Presidents since there is a direct tie into each other. First, we start the week by … [Read more...]
More Lights and Shadows FUN!
Hi friends! I am beyond blessed to have a guest blog post on Marsha's blog all about Lights and Shadows. Head over there to read all about it by clicking here. And then head back here to talk about Light Table Fun, Shadow Dancing, and more! We talked a lot about things that make light and do not make light for the first few days of these lesson plans. I did a quick check of my little … [Read more...]
Editable Learning with Pull & Peel Licorice
Check out this Pull & Peel Licorice idea. The 4th of July of coming... and my sweet family tries to do little activities together to celebrate. What a great way to learn, talk, and spend time together creating something meaningful. Pull & Peel Licorice One year we graphed the red, white, and blue marshmallows. {Here is an old freebie graph I made for this activity if you need it.} Last … [Read more...]