Now and Then Activities in Kindergarten: Kindergarten teachers need quality and time-saving Now and Then Activities for Kindergarten. Whether you call this long ago and today or past and present activities in Kindergarten, let's dive into these topics. One of the biggest units we cover is all about The First Thanksgiving and therefore Now and Then Activities in Kindergarten. I want you to check … [Read more...]
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Kindergarten School Rules and Classroom Rules
Kindergarten School Rules and Classroom Rules are exactly how you should start your year. In the FIRST month of school, you are going to break down your class rules for your students, many of whom have never been to school or in a structured environment. And perhaps you are asking yourself what are the most important rules in school? Kindergarten School Rules and Classroom … [Read more...]
Teaching Behaviors is Important
Let's talk about Teaching Behaviors. As educators, we know how important it is to teach our students the basics in Kindergarten. And in each and every grade. We know what each student must achieve to move on to the next grade. We also know what each student should know to make their next year above what is required for promotion. Why is Teaching Behaviors Important? Additionally, educators … [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. Now, keep in mind I am this is a kindergarten schedule public school. Kindergarten Daily Schedule My schedule doesn't always look exactly like this. I check out the services any and all my … [Read more...]
Professional Development
Check out these Professional Development opportunities from Sharing Kindergarten. Presentation Bank for Profession Development:Need something specific? Just ask. 📓Assess But Don't Stress- Does assessment and data collection drive you crazy? It won't after you apply Mary's tips and tricks for making it quick and fun. Explore how to organize your assessments without stress while … [Read more...]
Fun Thanksgiving-Themed Activities for Kindergarten
Thanksgiving-Themed Activities: If you are looking for fun Thanksgiving Activities for Kindergarten, keep reading. We have some tremendous hands-on Pilgrim Jobs Writing Activity, pocket chart number sense activity, and now & then themed social studies learning. Thanksgiving-Themed Activities Check out these Pilgrim Jobs writing activities. This is sure to be a class favorite for … [Read more...]
Center Saturday
Center time center time we love our center time. This year I have changed my centers to be MATH focused. So far, this strategy given me MORE time in my classroom for science and social studies because so much of my math practice time is spent in centers... with hands on FUN activities. And, of course, all my centers are cross curricular. This past week, my learned about the Letter … [Read more...]
Center Saturday {with a facelift}
Welcome to my favorite, most awesome, amazing, and inspiring post of the week... okay, well... maybe that is a slight exaggeration, but I love putting this post together so I hope you love reading it. I decided to give this post a little face lift... an update... a new look. I can't wait to read how much you like it {or hate it!} so let me know what you think. {And I really hope you love … [Read more...]
Summer Linky Party- Writing
This summer Freebie-lious is creating a ton of pinky parties all about topics we love, you wanta to know about, and great ideas we HAVE to share. This week we are talking all about WRITING... Writing in K is unique. And it can be challenging... and it is so rewarding when everything clicks to the student and they discover they CAN be a great writer. How do you take a child on this journey? You … [Read more...]
Groundhog Day Activities for Kindergarten
Groundhog Day Activities for Kindergarten: Next week marks the arrival of Groundhog Day! If you're searching for engaging activities for Kindergarten students on this special occasion, look no further. I, too, am preparing for it in advance. How about you? I understand that finding the time to organize everything can be challenging. Personally, I find that planning lessons for science and social … [Read more...]
The Jacket I Wear in the Snow Freebie
The Jacket I Wear in the Snow: Winter is such a fun time to add winter literacy integration options to our learning. We can integrate so many amazing books to integrate to guide our learning and peek student interest. And we can even add science ideas and activities in the Winter months. Winter Literacy Integration Ideas One book I love to integrate into our Winter learning is There … [Read more...]
What If Teachers ARE NOT the Problem?
Listen up. What If Teachers ARE NOT the Problem? Why? I recently saw this video on Facebook that touched my heart. It essentially states that teachers are not doing what they need to do to help students achieve. And it hit my soul that What If Teachers Are Not the Problem? Where Have All the Teachers Gone? There’s a teacher shortage in the U.S. So we got some hardworking teachers to tell us … [Read more...]