Each year, my Kindergarten team hosts a Stepping Up to Kindergarten meeting for upcoming Kindergartener's parents and every year parents ask for a Kindergarten Readiness Checklist. Many times Kindergarten is a learner's first experience with school. This is a time we dedicate to our upcoming parents so they can better prepare their own students for Kindergarten. Plus, the jump to Kindergarten … [Read more...]
Continuing Learning Activities
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...]
How My Class Reads to Dogs
I have a fun and engaging idea for reading motivation for elementary students that I can't wait to share with you. 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 … [Read more...]
Let’s Talk About Rigor & Speed in Kindergarten
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 increased … [Read more...]
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...]
Easy to Prep Back to School ELA Activities
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...]
Time Saving List of Teaching Must Dos
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...]
Our List of Prime Day Deals
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...]
Going From One to 1:1 in Kindergarten: Part 4
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...]
Treasured Year Long Scrapbook for Kindergarten
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...]
Dear Teacher Moms… 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...]
Freebie Printable for Traveling with Kids
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...]
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