Ocean Animal Research Project Printables: Are you looking for an exciting and educational activity to teach your kindergarten students about ocean animals? This is an ideal way to end the school year as a culminating activity! We have a fantastic set of ocean animal printables and research materials that will make learning about these fascinating creatures that are perfect for little learners. … [Read more...]
15 Nocturnal Animal Books for Kids
Nocturnal Animal Books for Kids Welcome, Kindergarten teachers, to a delightful collection of 15 engaging animal books tailored specifically for your young learners. As you guide your students through the wonders of the natural world, these carefully selected books will introduce them to the enchanting realm of night animals read aloud. From the majestic owls that hoot in the night to the … [Read more...]
Books About Plants for Kindergarten
Spring is here and that means it is time to dive into plants. Check out this Books About Plants for Kindergarten list to help with your plant lesson plans. This includes books about what plants need to grow and books about plants and flowers. My Favorite Books About Plants for Kindergarten I feel a strong need to start with the best fictional book to integrate into your plant unit. A … [Read more...]
Earth Day Books for Kindergarten
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 Books for Kindergarten with links to grab the books or check out our Earth Day videos for kids to watch the books online. If you are looking for some Earth Day Lesson plans, you can grab some ideas, inspiration, and printables right here. Earth Day Books for … [Read more...]
Arctic and Antarctic Animals Activities
Arctic and Antarctic Animals Activities: Last week, I was prepping for a week of Arctic and Antarctic Animals. I needed some center and hands-on activities for the week but I just couldn't find what my students needed. What is a gal to do but create it? Let me introduce you to some winter animal learning fun integrating math and phonics. This is what we used this past week for our learning … [Read more...]
Introduction to Apple Week Activities with the Mystery Jar
This past Friday we had an introduction to Apple Week Activities with the Mystery Jar. Say what? Let me explain. We have a blast stepping into apple week this year with a super fun introduction lesson. I want to share it with you so you can take this idea and turn it into learning fun in your classroom as well. How? Well, it all started with a mystery jar. Apple Week Activities with Linking … [Read more...]
Rocks Rock! All About Earth’s Materials
All About Earth's Materials: Covering this standard about Earth's materials that include rocks and soil is about to become your favorite unit for Kindergarten. After dissecting this standard and pulling resources to make it hands-on and engaging, I am sure it is going to be a hit because Rocks Rock! All About Earth's Materials is fun! Beginning With the Standards for All About Earth's … [Read more...]
Books for Groundhogs Day and Lights and Shadows
Books for Groundhogs Day: Groundhogs Day can be a tricky time of year to find good quality resources to discuss groundhogs and lights and shadows. I have compiled a list of Fiction Books, Non-Fiction Books, and books to cover lights and shadows. And of course, there is a printable copy you can grab as well. First, let me say that this list is a resource guide. Look at your school library, your … [Read more...]
Live Animal Cams in the Classroom
Live Animal Cams in the Classrooms because they are a powerful tool to take little learners INTO the animal world to see the animals for free. Students also love live animal cams because they are spectacular! Integrating live cams into your classroom can be fun and educational. No two days are exactly the same and nothing is as awesome as seeing the animals in their natural habitat. My students … [Read more...]
Breaking Down the Water Cycle for Little Learners
Water Cycle for Little Learners: Let's chat about how to breakdown the water cycle for little learners in lots of fun ways. Since I live in Georgia and snow isn't a common occurrence, I like to have this unit prepped and ready for when the cold weather does come! When the words "snow" and "ice" show up in the meteorologist's vocabulary, we all start paying attention. When the teachers and parents … [Read more...]
Five Senses Activities in Kindergarten
Engaging the five senses in kindergarten activities is a wonderful way to encourage sensory exploration and provide a multi-sensory learning experience. Here are five exciting activities that target each of the senses. I am working away on all units my class will be covering at the start of the school year because every veteran teacher KNOWS how crazy the first month in Kindergarten can … [Read more...]
Earth Day Kindergarten Lesson Plans
Earth Day Kindergarten Lesson Plans are here and ready for you to grab and use quickly and easily. My goal is to make sure these plans are fun for my students, easy to prepare, and it has to be educational. If you need Earth Day Printables and Earth Day activities, we have you covered. And keep reading, I have an exclusive freebie for you to grab! Earth Day Kindergarten Lesson Plans Start … [Read more...]