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...]
Winter Animal Fun
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 centers. Winter Animal Fun: Matching … [Read more...]
Introduction to Apple Week with the Mystery Jar
This past Friday we had an introduction to Apple Week with the Mystery Jar. Say what? Let me explain. We has 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 into your classroom as well. How? Well, it all started with a mystery jar. Linking Standards To begin, the week before, we … [Read more...]
Rocks Rock! 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 Typically, I begin breaking down a unit by the standard … [Read more...]
Books for Groundhogs Day and Lights and Shadows
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 public library, and in … [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...]
Teachers LOVE Live Animal Cams
Teachers love live animal cams in their classrooms because they are 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 education. No two days are exactly the same and nothing is as AWEsome as seeing the animals in their natural habitat. My … [Read more...]
Breaking Down the 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 start chatting about a "snow day" … [Read more...]
Five Senses
I am working away on all unit my class will be covering 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 be. To open the topic of our Five Senses, I start with this section, asking my student What Are Our Senses? Then, we talk about our 5 senses. We chart what our senses are and what they are not. We … [Read more...]
Earth Day Lesson Plans
Earth Day Lesson Plans for Kindergarten is 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! What is Earth Day? First, we will … [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. Kindergarten Daily Schedule My schedule doesn't always look exactly like this. I check out the services any and all my students will be receiving each year. Then I make adjustments based on their … [Read more...]
Plants Unit for Kindergarten
Check out this pack dedicated to plant activities and plant printables for a plant unit for Kindergarten teachers. These activities are easy to prep, store, and use. This printable unit on plants is broken down into 4 sections that can be taught independently and in any order. Or you can use all 4 sections in the order provided. And check out our new link to Books about Plants here! What is … [Read more...]