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Must Dos for the First Day of Kindergarten

July 18, 2017 by Mary Amoson 5 Comments

We know the first day of school is coming soon and you want to make sure you are ready to rock and roll on day number one. A smart teacher once told me that the goals of a full day of Kindergarten are simple: feed them and get them home. So let's break down the must-dos for the first day! Let's dive into the must-dos for the first day of kindergarten.  Must do 1- Give them something … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Teaching Tips, 8 August, Back to School, Must Dos

Simple Google Form Tips for Meet the Teacher

June 29, 2017 by Mary Amoson Leave a Comment

A few years ago I posted this tip about using Google Form for Meet the Teacher. Over time, Google Forms has been updated and I have been able to make this tip better and more efficient for teachers and parents. What is Google Forms? Google Forms is a great Google way to make forms easy to fill out for the user and easy to read for the maker. You can gather information and data so easily and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Back to School, Planning, Teaching Tips, Technology

How to Reset a Kindergarten Classroom

June 21, 2017 by Mary Amoson Leave a Comment

What to see how easy a classroom reset can be in Kindergarten? Each year I have to do a classroom reset. My Kindergarten Classroom has tile floors which means we each year I have to clean up my classroom to get all the items off the floor. It is a pain, but also a time to clean up and purge items that build up. I try to keep as many items in my classroom as possible, to make the reset easier. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 7 July, 8 August, Classroom Decoration, Organization, Planning, Teaching Tips

Using Augmented Reality to Bring Letters Alive

June 13, 2017 by Mary Amoson 5 Comments

Augmented reality is a great way to get spark interest in your little learners. I have been using Letters Alive in my classrom for several months. I would love to tell you all about how in love I am with this reading system. But the truth is... it doesn't matter what I think. My students started using this program with infatuation. They extended their learning with liking. The fell in love with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Augmented Reality, Literacy, Teaching Tips, Technology

When You Have a Rough Year

June 3, 2017 by Mary Amoson 2 Comments

We all have a rough year sometimes. Some years are amazing, like a dream. The kids are a good mix and the parents are supportive. You feel like you can reach all the students. Everyone works and grows. And you leave the year feeling like you made a difference. You feel like you touched lives. You feel like what you did matters and you were appreciated. And some years that dream just... isn't. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Teaching Tips

Must Reads for Every New to Kindergarten Teacher

May 29, 2017 by Mary Amoson 3 Comments

Here is a list of must-reads for every new Kindergarten teacher! Are you going to be teaching Kindergarten next year for the first time? Welcome to the world of Kindergarten. No one can even understand all the joy and hard work that goes into teaching Kindergarten until they actually do it. It is the HARDEST, most rewarding job that you will love. Kindergarten Boot Camp First, if you are new to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Teaching Tips, 7 July, 8 August

The Pros and Cons of Flexible Seating

May 28, 2017 by Mary Amoson 1 Comment

Lets talk about the pros and cons of flexible seating. Flexible seating can look like a fun but the real question should really be "Is flexible seating the right environment for my classroom?" There are pros and cons of flexible seating for every teacher so you really have to examine your classroom, your students, and your students' needs to decide if flexible seating is the classroom … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Classroom Decoration, Classroom Management, Teaching Tips

Sharing Kindergarten Class Tour 2016-2017

May 21, 2017 by Mary Amoson Leave a Comment

Welcome to Sharing Kindergarten Class Tour 2016-2017. This is my first year in this classroom after moving to the school. It is a work in progress and it is constantly evolving. I have find, acquired, and grabbed up many classroom items over the past 12 years which helped me to create the classroom I desired. Where Did It Start? Here is a view of the classroom when I entered it to begin moving … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Classroom Decoration, Organization, Teaching Tips

Save Your Sanity! How to Use Class Dojo to Redeem Points

May 7, 2017 by Mary Amoson 16 Comments

Guess what I don't have? Time to waste in the classroom tracking everyone's behavior and to be constantly rewarding those who are on track doing the wrong thing! Nor do I have time to constantly be correcting behaviors we don't want to see. Time is the enemy and I think I show you how Class Dojo can be your BFF. Class Dojo is an free app many teachers use to assist build and maintain a classroom … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Classroom Management, Organization, Teaching Tips, Technology

Do I REALLY Love ESGI?

March 18, 2017 by Mary Amoson Leave a Comment

Many teachers ask me if I really like assessment platform ESGI. The answer is simple; No. I do not really like ESGI. I really, really, REALLY love ESGI. I honestly and truly use this software daily in my classroom and I honestly and truly love it. A few years ago I heard of ESGI and thought is sounded funny. What does ESGI stand for and why is it going to be different than anything else I have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Planning, Teaching Tips, Technology, Uncategorized

Going From One to 1:1 in Kindergarten: Part 2

March 4, 2017 by Mary Amoson 1 Comment

Going to One to 1:1:  Part 2 is the second installment of my technology journey.  At this stage, I am sitting pretty with a few iPads for my classroom. Things are going smoothly, but there is still so much to learn and management issues to solve. (You can read about Part 1 here.) Adding to Technology I was able to add my first school funded device with Teacher of the Year funds. This is a humorous … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Classroom Management, Organization, Teaching Tips, Technology

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

March 2, 2017 by Mary Amoson 3 Comments

Every teacher travels a different road when it comes to their technology journey. I am going to share with my technology journey that started with one iPad and grew to 1:1 devices this school year. This is the first part of my journey. I got my first iPad several years ago as a gift from my spouse as an expensive back to school gift. I was blown away by it and what opportunities it held. Yes, I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Classroom Management, Organization, Teaching Tips, Technology, Uncategorized

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