A huge part of kindergarten is learning to sound out words and determine if they are real or nonsense words. Making this experience hands on and fun is a key element to making teachable moments memorable. I found these fun Learning Resources Constructing Word set and I knew I had to not only have this educational toy but I had to create something to use with it to make even more powerful in my … [Read more...]
Using Augmented Reality to Bring Letters Alive
Augmented reality is a great way to get spark interest in your little learners. I have been using Letters Alive in my classrom for several months. I would love to tell you all about how in love I am with this reading system. But the truth is... it doesn't matter what I think. My students started using this program with infatuation. They extended their learning with liking. The fell in love with … [Read more...]
Learning with a Light Table
Learning with a light table is a fun way to let little learners play to learn. By tying in math and reading skills your students are already learning about, you will find them working on learning activities on their own. Here are some examples of ways to increase learning activities with your light table. Light Tables Let me start by telling you that my light table isn't fancy or high tech. I … [Read more...]
If You Give a Mouse a Brownie Learning Fun
Laura Numeroff released a new book in her "If You Give a..." series called If You Give a Mouse a Brownie. It is a great addition to any library and it is sure to be a hit with little learners. As a teacher, I love to turn a well written and illustrated book into inspiration for learning activities to hook my learners. Learners can easily practicing their skills in fun ways. Let's check out my … [Read more...]
Centered on Learning: The Letter Uu
Let's talk about some skill building, engaging activities we can use with out students to get them excited about learning. After all, eager learners who WANT to work on skills are the students we want to have. We don't get these types of students instantly. We have to prep and plan for these types of activities to get students "centered on learning." And specifically this week, I want my … [Read more...]
Now and Then Print & Play Pack
Let's take a deep breath from the craziness that is Halloween and start to mentally prepare ourselves for the month of November. We know the feast is coming, along with crafts galore and tons of great activities. One of the biggest units we cover is all about The First Thanksgiving and therefore Now and Then. I want you to check out this easy to use and fun to teach with... Now & Then … [Read more...]
Centered on Learning: Letter Ii
Let's get talking about center time and how we can get our students centered on learning activities that are cross curricular and engaging, In this case, how we can get them centered on learning: Letter Ii. Time is always my enemy. The desire to make activities cross curricular so it layers my activities and learning is real. I integrate as many of our weekly topics into skill building … [Read more...]
Centered on Learning: The Letter Mm
Center time is an amazing time to foster learning in a classroom. It is a great time to dedicate towards skill building and mastery of a standard. I aim to make this time fun, engaging, and exciting for my little learners. Since we were learning about the Letter Mm, so let's dive into getting centered on learning for the letter Mm. Yellow Table This center was home to our muffin ten … [Read more...]
Letter Gg Ideas To Make Learning Fun
I love diving into letters with a letter of the week. I know many schools do not use a letter of the week anymore, but my school district requires it as we use Recipe for Reading. And honestly... it ins't a bad thing at all! So let's dive into the Letter Gg Ideas to make this letter meaningful. I do not just focus on one letter all week long. Instead I focus on that letter, its formation and … [Read more...]
Centered On Learning: The Letter Gg
How can we allow our students to practice building skills and working with learning ideas in a way that is engaging, fluid, and leveled? We allow our students to have time during centers! We want to be centered on learning. Centers are often referred to by many terms by teachers and organized in many different ways. Some people refer to this time as small groups, stations, or even something … [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...]
Fill the Ten Frame
Fill the ten frame is a game I invented to help my learners enjoy learning. A huge joy in the classroom is when you see your learners actively engaged in a game. They are having so much fun they forget they are doing real work. This is a complete victory for the learner and the teacher. Break Down Fill the Ten Frame Let me break this game down to show you how powerful and FUN it can be! Since we … [Read more...]
