Looking for some simple and fun name games and name activities for the classroom that are cheap and easy to prep? The real question is what Kindergarten teacher doesn't?! Check out these simple and fun name games your little learners will love! We love to teach students to learn their own names but also to learn the names of others in their class. Easy Name Games and Name Activities These … [Read more...]
Kinder Friendly All About Me Ideas
A classic start of the school year is Kinder Friendly All About Me Ideas. We love to focus on learning about our students and allow them to learn about us. What a great start to building relationships in the classroom! Let me share with you some of our Kinder Friendly All About Me Ideas. All About Me Reader First, we use this fun "all about me" reader to have the students learn about … [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...]
Too Many Toys Activities
If You love the book Too Many Toys by David Shannon, then you will love these Too Many Toys Activities. And if you know this book, then you know about Spencer, which is the kid with too many toys. Let's talk about some printables, activities, and inspiration. Too Many Toys Book As kindergarten teachers, we constantly strive to create engaging and educational experiences for our young … [Read more...]
Bad Case of Stripes Activities
Bad Case of Stripes Activities: Welcome, kindergarten teachers! Today, we're going to delve into the enchanting world of children's literature and explore one of the most beloved stories for young learners: "A Bad Case of Stripes" by David Shannon. This whimsical tale not only entertains but also offers valuable lessons about self-acceptance and embracing one's uniqueness. In this blog post, we … [Read more...]
Lovely Leaves Art with Leaf Rubbing
Have you ever tried leaf rubbing? I love using art to tie together science concepts and other skills we are working on. One of the art projects we do each fall involves using these leaf-rubbing plates. What is Leaf Rubbing? We talk about how each leaf can tell us the type of tree. Of course, all my little ones enjoy hunting and discovering leaves. We usually find several kinds of trees and … [Read more...]
Easy Easter Art
Easter Art: Need a simple, easy art project for Easter? Check out this watercolors Easter eggs art project. How to Prep Watercolor Easter Art Here is how you can prepare these eggs. First, trace several egg shapes onto white construction paper. I recommend white construction paper instead of copy paper because it absorbs the water better and leaves less of a mess. Next, use regular … [Read more...]
Insect Ideas for Kindergarten
Insect Ideas for Kindergarten: Creepy Crawlies are NOT my favorite things to HAVE in my classroom, but I do love to TEACH about them in my classroom. My students LOVE to learn about insects and I love to encourage their minds to work in whatever sparks interest in their minds. Yes, even creepy crawly creatures. Let's Talk About Insect Ideas. Insect Ideas for Kindergarten: Caterpillars We … [Read more...]
Apple Finger Painting
We finished up apples a few weeks ago, but I HAD to show you some of our awesome apple projects! Here are some pictures of my door with an apple basket and Johnny Appleseed. I love Cupcake for a Teacher and so do my students. We used her Johnny Appleseed Crafts to make Johnny himself. It is supposed to be a writing activity, but we used the craft to make Johnny memorable to us. {Hence I made up … [Read more...]
First-Day of School Art Project for Kindergarten
First-Day of School Art Project for Kindergarten! Do you need a fun, quick art project to complete with your class on the first day of the School Art Project for Kindergarten? You will love this first-day art project. Each year, my Kindergarten team does the same art project on the first day of school. This freebie 1st-day art project is an easy assessment to learn what our students can do as far … [Read more...]