15 Fabulous Fall Kindergarten Book List for kids: Let’s talk about fantastic fall-themed books for a kindergarten classroom. One unit most teachers can’t wait to teach is all about fall changes! What a fun, hands-on, and engaging way to teach about fall for little learners. Additionally, we have included links to these 15 Fabulous Fall Kindergarten Book List from YouTube to showcase the best fall … [Read more...]
Letter Aa Center Saturday Activities
Letter Aa Center Saturday Activities: This post is for teachers looking for ideas to guide learning using a fun and hands-on approach. I want students to use their hands to explore and manipulate and engage and their minds to grow. Letter Aa Center Saturday As we step into the third week of the school year, the enthusiasm of our young learners continues to blossom. We have the structure of … [Read more...]
6 Fun Fall Learning Activities for Kindergarten
If you are looking for 6 fall learning activities for Kindergarten, you have come to the right place. Let's check out some fun fall activities that are perfect for bringing fun to Kindergarten and making it easy for you as the teacher. Nut Themed Patterns Our first of many fall learning activities for Kindergarten is creating and extending nut-themed patterns. Who wouldn't love using … [Read more...]
Outstanding Apple-Themed Books for Kindergarten
Let's talk about outstanding apple-themed books for a kindergarten classroom. One unit most teachers can't wait to teach is apples! What a fun, hands-on, and engaging way to teach about fall for little learners. Johnny Appleseed Books First, since Johnny Chapman AKA Johnny Appleseed is half the reason we celebrate apples in the fall, it is fitting we start with books about … [Read more...]
Things to Remember for the Beginning of the Year
Things to Remember for the Beginning of the Year: We talk all about how hard the first few months of school are. We talk all about how hard we work to tackle the to-do list. And we talk all about the hurdles we face. But what if we take the time to talk about that light? Remember there is light at the beginning of the year tunnel. Remember... They Need You First, keep in mind that your … [Read more...]
9 Easy-to-Prep Back-to-School ELA Activities
Check out these engaging back-to-school ELA activities for little learners Here is a great way to save time and sanity with these easy-to-prep back-to-school ELA activities. It is that time when we welcome new little learners into our classroom and our hearts. Time is precious as we have all the things to do and a growing to-do list, but not a lot of time to get things on the list checked … [Read more...]
Introduction to Apple Week Activities with the Mystery Jar
This past Friday we had an introduction to Apple Week Activities with the Mystery Jar. Say what? Let me explain. We have a blast stepping into apple week this year with a super fun introduction lesson. I want to share it with you so you can take this idea and turn it into learning fun in your classroom as well. How? Well, it all started with a mystery jar. Apple Week Activities with Linking … [Read more...]
Good Choices and Bad Choices
Let's talk about Good Choices and Bad Choices. What are good choices? How can we make good choices? Why should we make good choices? These are not just important questions for little ones themselves, but most likely questions they have in general. Are you addressing, answering, and specifically addressing these questions in your classroom? More Than The Terms Good Choices and Bad … [Read more...]
Easy Tissue Paper Leaves Art
Check out this fun art project for the fall that even the littlest learners can complete: Tissue paper Leaves Art. You Will Need These Items for Tissue Paper Leaves Art Here are the items you will need for Tissue Paper Leaves Art: Craft Set Up for Tissue Paper Leaves Art Here is how to set up this art project for success. How to Complete Tissue Paper Leaves Art 3. … [Read more...]
Get Ready for Apple Week with Apple Activities
Let's Get Ready for Apple Week with Apple Activities. This week is one of the best weeks of the entire school year. This week we get to celebrate Johnny Appleseed Day and integrate apples into our classroom. Let's break down TONS of teaching ideas and activities to help you to get ready for Apple week with Apple activities. And the best news is how HUGE of an update this Apple unit received. … [Read more...]
Sensory Bag Idea & Freebie
Check out this fun sensory bag idea you can use at the beginning of the year or as a review game any time of the year! All you need is a dry sensory idea, a baggie, and paper. Check out how to create this activity for your classroom. The Inspiration for the Sensory Bag Idea First, I saw this AMAZING idea on Pinterest all about sensory bags using sight words and … [Read more...]
If You Take a Mouse to School
If You Take a Mouse to School Welcome, fellow teachers, to a delightful adventure in the land of imagination! Today, we embark on a whimsical journey through the pages of the beloved children's book, "If You Take a Mouse to School." But hold on tight! We're not just going to read it; we're going to put our reading comprehension skills to the test, wield our writing prowess, and conquer the art … [Read more...]