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...]
Back to School Math Activities
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...]
Classroom Reveal from Sharing Kindergarten
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...]
On Target Classroom Ideas
If you are like me, you are always on the look out for a great classroom activity and idea. Most of my inspiration comes from when I least expect it, like when I am out with my family shopping. I know any trip to Target will lead to a few new and engaging teaching ideas. So let's dive into these On Target Learning Ideas. Here are some of the great finds from a visit this past week! In the … [Read more...]
Thanks Back to School Helpers
It is that time of year when we teachers need to spend a moment to thank those people who are the back-to-school helpers. Those who help and support us as we make the shift to ready our classrooms. Summer Self Back to school time transforms me. During the summer I am a full-time wife and mommy who organizes activities and keeps everyone busy, a domestic goddess who gets everything done around the … [Read more...]
Why Do They Need All Those Supplies?
One reoccurring topic at the end of every summer is... school supplies! Why is that list so long? Do we really need to bring EVERYTHING on the list? WHY? First, let me inform you guys of a little secret. Supply lists are a HUGE pet peeve of MANY teachers. That is right... we hate them too. So why do we do them? First, we have to. It is usually a requirement on our check off sheet … [Read more...]
Start of the Year Wall Decor
What should each and every Kindergarten teacher know about start of the year wall decor? More so, what wall decor remains on the wall all year long? Also, what wall decor remain on the wall year after year? Here are some Start of the Year Wall Decor Ideas. Alphabet First, you must have an Alphabet that connects to phonics skills. You will refer to it everyday, multiple times a day. Place this … [Read more...]
Classroom Help! What To Do?
Classroom Help! What to do? Guys. I NEED your help. I need your creative minds. I need your years of problem solving and out of the box thinking. I Need Help! Look at the panoramic view of my NEW classroom. I am SO SO SO excited to get a beautiful, bare, clean slate to start to transform. I am beyond blessed to dive into this space and make it my dream classroom. BUT. {Isn't there always … [Read more...]
School Rules
First thing is first.The FIRST month of school you are going break down your class rules for your students,many of whom have never been to school or in a structured environment. In fact, one of the Kindergarten Social Studies Standards (Citizenship) in Georgia states,the student will learn "How rules are made and why they should be followed." This is a topic the teachers of younger grades cover … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Glue Gun Tip
You need to know this Ultimate Glue Gun Tip! I have discovered the BEST glue gun tip EVER for hanging up just about anything on your school walls. When I say THIS is the ultimate tip... I mean it. I can't believe I didn't know this easy trick before now. First, Let me say this is NOT my idea. Everyone in my current school does this. They thought everyone knew about this trick. BUT I had no … [Read more...]
Classroom Management Tips
Classroom management is hard. It is so hard. Little learners don't always know how to behave at school or in a structured setting. And let's keep it real. Some students have little desire behave. Classroom management was the single most important topic I needed to learn in college. Why? My former principal told our faculty this: Those question marks touch my soul. When I have a student who … [Read more...]
Teaching Behaviors is Important
As educators, we know how important it is to teach our students the basics in Kindergarten. {And in each and every grade.} We know what each student must achieve to move on to the next grade. We also know what each student should know to make their next year above what is required for promotion. Additionally, educators have to show evidence of plans for cover all their standards in … [Read more...]