Are you looking for resources to help you cover the content for Presidents' Day and US Symbols?Let us help you! We will show you some great Presidents' Day and US Symbols books to grab and use in your classroom.Best yet... keep reading for the printable list you can take with you to the library. Non Fiction Presidents' Day (Amazon Link)Celebrating Presidents Day: What is a President? … [Read more...]
Promote Independent Learning with Sight Words
Sight words are always a struggle with little learners! The gap between children who have been exposed to words to those who are not as fortunate is real. Sadly, we can't teach and reteach each child the words they need when they need them. Or can we? We need to promote independent learning with Sight Word Printables because it just makes sense. We need to be meeting students where they … [Read more...]
Scan & Learn Sight Words with Independence
This past week in school I had a LIGHT BULB moment. Truly one of those moments when I stop dead in my track. I pieced together two things that I love to create a solution to a problem I have in my classroom. I know that if I have this problem in my classroom, then you most likely have this problem in your classroom. My Problem with Sight Words: I need some quick and easy, INDEPENDENT sight word … [Read more...]
Presidents’ Day Preparations
Tomorrow starts the week long study of US Presidents followed by a week long study of US Symbols. Our curriculum specifically states to learn about Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, Roosevelt, and who ever is our current president. How do I do this? I tackle one president a day for one week. One Monday we talk about the US's first president George Washington. We have a paid subscription to … [Read more...]
Conference Questions Answered
You came. You listened. You asked. And I promised to do my best to answer every question that I could to help you have the best conference ever. So let's get to them. Let's answer all those Conference Questions Answered. This class tour was filmed in 2013. My class has looked pretty much the same for many, many years. And yes I have LOTS and LOTS of stuff. QR Scan & … [Read more...]
QR Scanning from a Laptop
Are you a huge fan of using QR Codes in your classroom? Me too! I love them. With iPads and iPods, scanning and using QR Codes is a breeze! What what about it using QR Codes with Laptops or Chromebooks? YES... You can scan QR Codes with Chromebooks! Like with all technology... there are several ways to do this. Not all will work for every device. Let me show you how to Scan QR Codes: But … [Read more...]
Little Learners LOVE QR Codes
Little Learners LOVE QR Codes and you should too. QR Codes are an highly engaging, customizable tool you can use to provide technology learning tools with your students. Qr codes are also a great method of instructional delivery without YOU repeating yourself over and over again. They can also be used for self checking work. And I know that QR Codes can help your students to learn!Why … [Read more...]
QR Scan & Learn~ Initial Sounds
I am so excited to share with you guys the first item off my summer "to-do" list! I have been working on this throughout the school year and I am glad to say they are now... DONE. Let me introduce you to the newest QR Scan & Learn item, QR Scan & Learn~ Initial Sounds. This is a fun way to use technology to learn. This pack contains 26 initial sound sheet, covering each letter of … [Read more...]
How I Teach Sight Words in Kindergarten with Sight Word Stations
I can not wait to share with how I teach sight words in Kindergarten. Last year I worked on the idea to create sight word stations. My goals was to get my students to really WORK with sight words for a small chunk of time each day. I want them reading, building, writing, using sight words in engaging activities. What Happened When We Started Sight Word Stations? When we … [Read more...]
Print & Play with Living and Non Living Things
I finally did it! I wanted to finished my Living and Non Living pack for years... {3 years but who is counting.} Every year when I would see this topic on the curriculum map, I would start to plan for this week, I know I would do a good job, but I just wanted to do it better. I mean, I am my worst critic and I always think my deserve the very best. I may have done an … [Read more...]
QR Codes in the Classroom
Little learners are AMAZING at using technology to LEARN. Sometimes WE as teachers are the ones who limit them. One of my passions is using technology in the classroom to LEARN... not to just use technology. QR stands for Quick Response. They are an easy way to get anyone to an EXACT place you want them to go. Meaning, you can control content while your students can control their … [Read more...]
Love to Learn about Plants.
Who doesn't Love to Learn About Plants? Using the season at hand and making lessons memorable is the best way to instill a concept and make the teachable moments last in little learners minds for years to come. Check out some of these memorable moments for Springtime Fun that connect literacy and science. What concept are we going to cover? PLANTS Integrating Fictional Resources One tip I … [Read more...]