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Continuing Learning Activities

March 13, 2020 By Mary Amoson 4 Comments

We are in uncharted territories in the state of Georgia. School has been canceled for two weeks. We are moving towards a digital continuous learning activities model for these two weeks. Let me share with you how my grade level is handling this and provide you an editable way to do this FREE continuing learning activities checklist. Our Original Continuous Learning Plan First, our school … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Distance Learning, Teaching Tips, Technology

How My Class Reads to Dogs

March 8, 2020 By Mary Amoson Leave a Comment

This year my class started reading to dogs. You read that right. We meet at a shelter or rescue and we read to dogs. I can't wait to share with you how we organized this activity, got the parents and students excited, and make this volunteering an experience to remember. Reading to Dogs Idea Began My husband and I have always been fans of rescuing animals. Our first two dogs came from an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Classroom Management, Teaching Tips

Let’s Talk About Rigor & Speed in Kindergarten

March 3, 2020 By Mary Amoson 1 Comment

Let's talk about the difference between speed and rigor in the kindergarten classroom. There seems to be a big push to move Kindergarten curriculum into faster, more rigorous, and to squeeze in more content. The goal is to get little learners to read more sooner and complete math quicker. Why are we in a hurry? What is the rush?   Let's Talk About Rigor In recent years, there has be an … [Read more...]

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Efficient Tips for Effective Teachers

September 7, 2019 By Mary Amoson Leave a Comment

Efficient Tips for Effective Teachers

Teachers lack time. Once we get past the first few initial days of school, we are bombarded with meetings and requirements for the start of the year. Time and balancing all that life demands can be difficult but so necessary to make you able to tackle those to-do list items. I can't wait to share with you efficient tips for effective teachers. Digital To Do Lists Make to do lists complete … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Teaching Tips, Technology

Easy to Prep Back to School ELA Activities

July 24, 2019 By Mary Amoson Leave a Comment

Check out these engaging back to school ela activities for little learners.

Here is a great way to save time and sanity with these easy to prep back to school ELA activities. It is that time when we welcome new little learners into our classroom and our hearts. Time is precious as we have all the things to do and a growing to do list, but not a lot of time to get things on the list checked off. Letters and Sound Matching Check out this letter and sound matching … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 8 August, 9 September, Back to School, Literacy, Teaching Tips

Time Saving List of Teaching Must Dos

July 17, 2019 By Mary Amoson Leave a Comment

Remember when you were told something invaluable teaching tips that not only made sense, but also opened your eyes to make your time work smarter for you? These are invaluable tidbits you can't afford to ignore. I compiled a list of all the teaching must dos for you! The List of All the Must Dos Must Dos for PrePlanning- This is a list of teaching tips for preplanning. Don't waste your time … [Read more...]

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Our List of Prime Day Deals

July 14, 2019 By Mary Amoson Leave a Comment

Prime Day Deals for Teachers

What is Prime Day? Prime Day is a two day event on Amazon's website designed especially for Prime Members. If you are not a prime member, you need to be! Seriously. What a time, energy, and MONEY SAVER. You can sign up here and start enjoying FREE two day shipping on millions of items. Signing up now can get you a free 30 day trial! WOO HOO. They even have a monthly payment option that is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 7 July, Teaching Tips, Uncategorized

Going From One to 1:1 in Kindergarten: Part 4

June 4, 2019 By Mary Amoson Leave a Comment

iPad Journey from 1 to 1:1

Going to One to 1:1: Part 4 is the fourth installment of my technology journey.  At this stage, I have just moved from almost one to one with technology to actually being one to one iPads in the classroom.To catch up: You can read about Part 1 here. You can read about Part 2 here.You can read about Part 3 here. This is a stage that was the most easy for me because … [Read more...]

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Treasured Year Long Scrapbook for Kindergarten

May 30, 2019 By Mary Amoson 1 Comment

Read to learn how to make a treasured kindergarten scrapbook

Each year, we collect work examples and art projects to create our year long scrapbook for Kindergarten. It is something that takes time and effort BUT it is so worth it in the end. Many of you have asked to see the inside of our Kindergarten scrapbook. I got permission to show my one child. I hide her name and the class pictures, but I labeled what is behind the picture to keep the rest of my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 5 May, 6 June, 8 August, Teaching Tips, Uncategorized

Dear Teacher Moms… I See You

May 10, 2019 By Mary Amoson 1 Comment

Dear Teacher Mom, I See You

Dear Teacher Moms,To all those teacher moms out there... I see you. Teacher moms... I see you. First, I see you waking up especially early and getting your children up and out the door before the sun is even up. You get the littlest ones to child care as the door opens to jet across town to get to school on time. One false move on the traffic flow, train crossing, or even volume could make … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 5 May, Teaching Tips

Freebie Printable for Traveling with Kids

May 2, 2019 By Mary Amoson Leave a Comment

Traveling with kids freebie printable

How many of you are traveling with kids and are looking for help with the trip? Local trip or long distance trip. By plane, boat, car... however you are going, we want to help! I wanted to create a freebie, printable pack of activities anyone and everyone can use on their adventures. Maybe you have a field trip coming up? Or maybe you are looking for something to send home with your students … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 6 June, 7 July, Teaching Tips

Engaging Moments in ELA

March 19, 2019 By Mary Amoson Leave a Comment

A few years ago, I started a mission for engagement in my classroom. My mission was to create at one engaging moment each and every day and my mission still is to keep creating engaging moments. I want to help you with examples of how I made this happen in my classroom. You will not see anything over the top or invasive to a classroom. Instead, you will see tried and true FUN learning activities … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Literacy, Teaching Tips

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