Get ready for me to blow you mind with a printer hack with printable magnetic sheets that will be a game changer in your classroom. I am going to show you how to use a printer to create custom creations for your classroom for pennies in a just 4 simple steps! Step 1- Set Up a Printer Station With Instant Ink First, set up a printer station. Here is a look at my HP8620 printer. I … [Read more...]
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Must Reads for Every New to Kindergarten Teacher
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...]
How to Start Sight Word Stations
What are sight word stations? Do you need to make sight words more meaningful in your classroom? Do you need to get your students building, creating, reading, and using sight words over and over again so they can actually LEARN those sight words? Are you finding you need Sight Word Stations but need to know how to start them? I did need rich, engaging, and FULL activities to get my students to … [Read more...]
Classroom Reveal from Sharing Kindergarten
Welcome to my classroom reveal. My second home is my classroom. It is my happy place. This classroom isn't perfect, but it was created by me! This reveal occurred when I switched school and had to move and redo everything. Classroom Goal But more importantly is what my classroom is to my students. First, I want this place to be their second home. Secondly, I need it to be their happy place. … [Read more...]
On Target Classroom Ideas
If you are like me, you are always on the look out for a great classroom activity and idea. Most of my inspiration comes from when I least expect it, like when I am out with my family shopping. I know any trip to Target will lead to a few new and engaging teaching ideas. So let's dive into these On Target Learning Ideas. Here are some of the great finds from a visit this past week! In the … [Read more...]
Dollar Store Ideas
As I prepare to head out to I Teach K in Vegas and Frog Street SPLASH in Texas, I heard many of you ask how you can be included in some of the professional learning FUN at home. I can't share with you my sessions, which are on Technology, Science and Social Studies, Phonics, and Google for I Teach K as well as QR Codes for Frog Street. BUT I can share with you some great Dollar Store Ideas … [Read more...]
Start of the Year Wall Decor
What should each and every Kindergarten teacher know about start of the year wall decor? More so, what wall decor remains on the wall all year long? Also, what wall decor remain on the wall year after year? Here are some Start of the Year Wall Decor Ideas. Alphabet First, you must have an Alphabet that connects to phonics skills. You will refer to it everyday, multiple times a day. Place this … [Read more...]
The TRUTH About Teaching Kindergarten
"Kindergarten. It is the world of nap time, snack time and play. Kindergarten teachers are the luckiest teachers in the WORLD. They get to have so much FUN. They do all kinds of art projects and crafts with school purchased supplies. They have story time and calendar time. It is the easiest and best job in the world." If you are actually a kindergarten teacher, you just shuddered and … [Read more...]
Classroom Management Tips
Classroom management is hard. It is so hard. Little learners don't always know how to behave at school or in a structured setting. And let's keep it real. Some students have little desire behave. Classroom management was the single most important topic I needed to learn in college. Why? My former principal told our faculty this: Those question marks touch my soul. When I have a student who … [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...]
Sight Word Stations Fry Style
Teaching sight words to children should be a fun, hands on, and evolving process in any classroom. There isn't one lesson completed in an single day that teaches students sight words. Rather sight words should be taught on a regular basis in a classroom and involve elements that interest your students and make them want to learn. But how do we as educators do this? How did I come up with the … [Read more...]
Make Time For Each Learner
One of the biggest struggles for a teacher is to make sure they make time for each and every learner each and every day. But if we are successful in make a little time for each learner every single day, the impact on their lives is simply immeasurable. The impact on your life is even greater. This is the best teaching trick I never learned about in college. Why is it important to make time for … [Read more...]