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Easy Name Games and Name Activities

August 6, 2022 by Mary Amoson Leave a Comment

Easy Name Games and Name Activities

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. Who Are You? Name Game This name game is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Back to School, Art

Engaging The Queen of Kindergarten Activities

July 5, 2022 by Mary Amoson Leave a Comment

In The Queen of Kindergarten, MJ is guided through her first day of Kindergarten. Soon, your classroom will also love this precious story. Here's how you can integrate this story into your classroom.  Grab the Book First, let’s grab the book The Queen of Kindergarten. You can snag it here on Amazon. I like to integrate the book into our classroom learning after reading the book. We … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 8 August, Back to School

The Best Back-to-School Book List

July 3, 2021 by Mary Amoson Leave a Comment

Check out this list of excellent Back-to-School Books list that is perfect for Kindergarten and lower elementary classes. I want to strongly encourage teachers to grab some actual books and read them to their learners. Students need to see the parts of a book, see how to turn pages, and learn how to track text. But the reality is, even if you read aloud to students, you can use a video or two … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized, 8 August, Back to School, Book Lists

Easy to Use GKIDS Readiness Checklist

June 22, 2021 by Mary Amoson 4 Comments

Georgia Kindergarten Teachers, I have something just for you. I want to share with you some support and assistance that only another Kindergarten teacher in the trenches could do. I created Individual Student GKIDS Readiness Checklists. GKIDS stands for Georgia Kindergarten Inventory of Developing Skills. What is GKIDS Readiness Check? Every fall, Kindergarten students in the State of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 8 August, Back to School

Kindergarten Readiness Checklist

April 9, 2021 by Mary Amoson Leave a Comment

Each year, my Kindergarten team hosts a Stepping Up to Kindergarten meeting for upcoming Kindergartener's parents and every year parents ask for a Kindergarten Readiness Checklist. Many times Kindergarten is a learner's first experience with school. This is a time we dedicate to our upcoming parents so they can better prepare their own students for Kindergarten. Plus, the jump to Kindergarten … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized, 5 May, 6 June, 7 July, Back to School, Teaching Tips

9 Easy to Prep Back to School ELA Activities

July 24, 2019 by Mary Amoson Leave a Comment

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 off. Letters and Sound Matching Check out this letter and sound-matching … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Teaching Tips, 8 August, 9 September, Back to School, Literacy

Click & Plan With This Scope & Sequence

July 8, 2019 by Mary Amoson Leave a Comment

Use this scope and sequence to click & Plan

During the first year of teaching, I felt like all the learning activities were scattered in all the places and I spent more time FINDING what I needed than using what I needed. Even using a paper scope and sequence can be tedious if activities aren't linked to what you are teaching! Are you looking for help as you plan out your school year with a quick click-to-plan method? Now, you can check … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 8 August, Back to School, Lesson Plans

7 Simple Must Dos For Parent Communication

June 26, 2019 by Mary Amoson Leave a Comment

Must Do Tips to Help with Parent Communication

Let's talk about the Must Dos for Parent Communication. Any veteran teacher will tell you that one of the greatest challenges to teaching is the parents. Do you have a parent horror story you relive from time to time that you wish never happened? I know I do and I have never met a fellow teacher who hasn't! Parents can bring out the good, the bad, and even the ugly in many of us. Must Do #1- … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Back to School, 8 August, Must Dos

Must Dos for Meet the Teacher

August 4, 2018 by Mary Amoson Leave a Comment

What are the Must Dos for Meet the Teacher? Meet the teacher is the special time when your soon to be students get to come meet you and you get to meet them. Parents can ask questions. Students can get excited and calm their nerves. And teachers should use this time to put families at ease and to get important information from families. Let's break this down into two parts. The first part can … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 8 August, Back to School, Must Dos, Teaching Tips

How to Make and Use a Star Chart

July 19, 2018 by Mary Amoson Leave a Comment

Let me show you how to make and use a star chart in your classroom. I need to start by saying I didn't invent idea, but I saw this in a neighboring classroom and decided to make it my own. This was created 13 full school years ago and it works just as awesome today as it did the first year. Here is how to make a star chart and how to use one in your classroom. Step 1: What you will Need -1 large … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Back to School, Classroom Management, Teaching Tips

Must Dos for the First Day of Kindergarten

July 18, 2017 by Mary Amoson 5 Comments

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 kindergarten.  Must do 1- Give them something … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Teaching Tips, 8 August, Back to School, Must Dos

Must Dos for Preplanning

July 11, 2017 by Mary Amoson Leave a Comment

What are the Must Dos for PrePlanning? Preplanning is usually a time filled with meetings, required training sessions, and beginning of the year prep. It is a fun time to catch up with my wonderful coworkers and their summer festivities. It is also a great time to start to bond with new faculty members. There is always a rush of fresh start excitement! And there is a buzz about rosters and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 8 August, Back to School, Must Dos

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