If you love the book The Very Impatient Caterpillar book by Ross Burach, then I know you will want to check out the sequel called The Little Butterfly Who Could. Now that our main character has learned patience and has transformed into a butterfly, he must face his next challenge called migration. First, Grab the Books. I always start my integration lessons by reading the book. You can grab … [Read more...]
Leprechaun on the Loose
Looking for a great learning connection to literature for making leprechaun traps and other St. Patrick's Day activities? You must check out this use to use Leprechaun on the Loose reading expansion pack.If you can't find this book, you can watch it here on YouTube. Leprechaun on the Loose Story Sequencing Learning to sequence a story can be a huge feat for little learners. As a veteran … [Read more...]
Treasure Chest ELA Activities
Check out these FUN and engaging Treasure Chest ELA Ideas that will make your students happy and make the teachers jump for joy because of skill building fun. Get ready for some much learning FUN. I plan to use many of these ideas to start the school year assessments and small groups with. These were a teacher request because so many of you loved our Treasure Chest Math Activities. Treasure … [Read more...]
Earth Day Books
Earth Day is coming and you may be in need of some great Earth Day Books to integrate into your classroom. Check out our Earth Day Book list with links to grab the books or check out our Earth Day videos for kids watch the books online. If you are looking for some Earth Day Lesson Plan, you can grab some ideas, inspiration, and printables right here. Earth Day Books First, we have a … [Read more...]
Stick Man: Literacy Idea for December
Have you heard of the incredible book called Stick Man? It is written by Julia Donaldson, the author of The Gruffalo and it has stolen my heart. This book is a great addition to any classroom during Christmas. I can't wait to show you some Stick Man Literacy Idea for December. Using Stick Man for Literacy Ideas Stick Man is a book about a man, who is made of sticks, who is mistaken for … [Read more...]
How to Use Digital Learning Files
You guys have been asking and asking me for Digital Learning Files. Good news. I FINALLY have found the time to get the rolling out and providing you all some how to use digital learning files help. My Big Plan About 10 months ago, I formulated a plan that would have blow everyone who attended I Teach K this summer away using the book, The Very Impatient Caterpillar. I grabbed this book for … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Integration Way to Teach ch Sounds
When I started teaching Kindergarten, we spent the entire school year focusing on letters and sounds of the alphabet. Now, Kindergarten teachers are teaching the alphabet during the first half of the school year on the alphabet and then we move onto additional sounds to make words. Check out these fun ways to teach the ch sound to your little learners. Introducing the ch Sound On Monday or the … [Read more...]
Squirrel’s New Year’s Resolution
Start the New Year with Squirrel's New Year's Resolution To start the New Year with a bang, I suggest using the fun book Squirrel's New Year's Resolution. (You can grab it here on Amazon.)It is such a fun way to talk about and resolutions in a way that little learners can understand. Integrating holidays and ELA is such a great use of time in the classroom. This sweet book is about a Squirrel who … [Read more...]
Kinder Friendly All About Me Ideas
A classic start of the school year them is All About Me. 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 themselves as well as … [Read more...]
Hands on Color Words Activities
Looking for activities to help your class learn their color words? I have found that my students are struggling a little more than usual with their color words, so I knew I needed a little more help to keep them learning and engaged. If you are in the same position, then I know these color words activities will be helpful for your class as well. Color Word Flashcards First, basic color … [Read more...]
Easy to Prep Back to School ELA Activities
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...]
My Misconceptions With Phonemic Awareness
As many reading teachers and textbooks will tell you, under the components of reading are phonics, phonemic awareness, vocabulary, fluency, and reading comprehensions. Although I often find myself pretty solid with phonics. Sometimes I am too heavy with phonics. And that is exactly where my misconceptions leave me. Let me explain. I Did Not Know What I Did Not Know In the beginning, which I … [Read more...]
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