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GKIDS Readiness Checklist

June 22, 2021 by Mary Amoson 3 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: 5 May, 6 June, 7 July, Back to School, Teaching Tips, Uncategorized

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

Click & Plan With This Scope & Sequence

July 8, 2019 by Mary Amoson Leave a Comment

Use this scope and sequence to click & Plan

My first year teaching I felt like all the learning activities were scattered in all the places and I spent more time FINDING what I needed then using what I needed. Even using a paper scope and sequence can be tedious if activities aren't link to that 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 out my … [Read more...]

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

Must Dos For Parent Communication

June 26, 2019 by Mary Amoson Leave a Comment

Must Do Tips to Help with 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. Lets talk about the Must Dos for Parents Communication. Must Do #1- … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 8 August, Back to School, 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! Lets dive into the must dos for the first day of kindergarten.  Must do 1- Give them something … [Read more...]

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

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

Simple Google Form Tips for Meet the Teacher

June 29, 2017 by Mary Amoson Leave a Comment

A few years ago I posted this tip about using Google Form for Meet the Teacher. Over time, Google Forms has been updated and I have been able to make this tip better and more efficient for teachers and parents. What is Google Forms? Google Forms is a great Google way to make forms easy to fill out for the user and easy to read for the maker. You can gather information and data so easily and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Back to School, Planning, Teaching Tips, Technology

Back to School Math Activities

June 24, 2017 by Mary Amoson 2 Comments

Back to School Math is a part of this bundleactivities will be hit in your classroom because the first month of school is a blur. Teachers need time to setting everything up to become functioning and meaningful while learning your students in your classroom. Don't let math the first month be exhausting! Don't get lost trying to complete initial assessments your students AND teach them at the same … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 8 August, Back to School, Math, Math Centers

Classroom Reveal from Sharing Kindergarten

September 5, 2016 by Mary Amoson 12 Comments

Welcome to my classroom reveal. My second home is my classroom. It is my happy place. This classroom isn't perfect, but it was created by me! This reveal occurred when I switched school and had to move and redo everything. Classroom Goal But more importantly is what my classroom is to my students. First, I want this place to be their second home. Secondly, I need it to be their happy place. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 8 August, Back to School, Classroom Decoration, Organization, Teaching Tips

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