Let's talk about some play ideas for Kindergarten. Whether you are looking for some rainy day activities or some hands-on materials to allow your students to interact with each other; we have some ideas for you. Some teachers may call these group activities for Kindergarten or hands-on activities for Kindergarten. Play Ideas for Kindergarten Somehow over the evolution of Kindergarten, the … [Read more...]
Classroom Reset in Kindergarten
What to see how easy a classroom reset can be in Kindergarten? Each year I have to do a classroom reset. My Kindergarten Classroom has tile floors which means we each year I have to clean up my classroom to get all the items off the floor. It is a pain, but also a time to clean up and purge items that build up. I try to keep as many items in my classroom as possible, to make the rest easier. … [Read more...]
Sharing Kindergarten Classroom Tour
Welcome to Sharing Kindergarten's Classroom Tour. This is my first year in this classroom after moving to the new school. It is a work in progress and it is constantly evolving. I have found, acquired, and grabbed up many classroom items over the past 12 years which helped me to create the classroom I desired. I worked at my first school for around 10 years, then transferred to my current school. … [Read more...]
Save Your Sanity! How to Use Class Dojo to Redeem Points
Get ready to dive into How to Use Class Dojo. Let's start with talking about time. Guess what I don't have? Time to waste in the classroom tracking everyone's behavior and to be constantly rewarding those who are on track doing the wrong thing! Nor do I have time to constantly be correcting behaviors we don't want to see. Time is the enemy and I think I show you how Class Dojo can be your … [Read more...]
One-to-one with Technology in Kindergarten: Part 2
One-to-one with Technology in Kindergarten: Part 2 is the second installment of my technology journey. At this stage, I am sitting pretty with a few iPads for my classroom. Things are going smoothly, but there is still so much to learn and management issues to solve. (You can read about Part 1 here.) Adding to Technology: One-to-one with Technology in Kindergarten I was able to … [Read more...]
One-to-One with Technology in Kindergarten: Part 1
Today we are starting our journey from going from 1 device to one-to-one with Technology in Kindergarten. Every teacher travels a different road when it comes to their technology journey. I am going to share with you my technology journey that started with one iPad and grew to 1:1 devices this school year. This is the first part of my journey. Beginning the Journey With one-to-one with … [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 schools 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 … [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 Classroom 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 … [Read more...]
Kindergarten Daily Schedule
You guys asked for a peek into a Kindergarten daily schedule. So, as always, I am here to help you take that peek into my classroom schedule. Here is a glimpse into my Kindergarten Daily Schedule. Now, keep in mind I am this is a kindergarten schedule public school. Kindergarten Daily Schedule My schedule doesn't always look exactly like this. I check out the services any and all my … [Read more...]
Moving Your Classroom
Is anyone moving their classrooms this summer? School getting renovated or the floors getting waxed? Changing classrooms? Or changing schools? A few years ago my whole classroom had to be moved and placed in the gym for storage while our school was renovated. But my “stuff” was in a section along with 40 other teachers’ stuff. Materials did get mixed up. Problems occurred. I … [Read more...]
Colored Baggies for Classroom Management
Are you seeing this picture correctly? Do they make COLORED BAGGIES? Yeah, buddy. A wonderful parent brought a pack to school last year for their student's school supplies. When we opened the box, my assistant was like... "Mary, have you seen this?" Colored Baggies If you know me you know I have this "thing" for color-coding everything. So this was huge news. Well, I have been looking for … [Read more...]
Free Flowing Choices Using a Choice Board
Let's talk about Free Flowing Choices Using a Choice Board. Picture this: a kindergarten classroom buzzing with tiny intellectuals, each armed with a choice board—a secret weapon that empowers them to unleash their creativity, make decisions, and embark on thrilling learning adventures. Welcome to the world of free-flowing activities in kindergarten! In this blog post, we'll dive into the … [Read more...]