This is a 5 day lesson plan to teach landforms to kindergarten students. The plans cover 1. What is a Landform? 2. Mountains, Valleys, and Hills 3. Lakes, Rivers, and Oceans 4. Plains and Desert 5. Wrapping it up I also included: Digital Links Landform Cards to show, review, and use. Write the room and ABC order activity Spinner Graph and recording sheets 4 Word Scrambles Emergent … [Read more...]
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States of Matter | Water Cycle | States of Water | All about Water
States of Matter | Water Cycle | States of Water | All about Water: This Pack Includes topics about water, the water cycle, and states of matter with solid, liquid, and gas. States of Water -Teacher chart filled in for all the states of water -Teacher chart to fill in as you teach for all the states of water -Individuals filled in and fill as you teach charts for ice, water, and … [Read more...]
Arctic and Antarctic Animals
This Arctic and Antarctic Animal pack have TONS of printables and playable activities to help teach your students which animals live in the Arctic and Antarctic. This pack includes: Arctic Animal chart- filled in and empty, two writing prompts one with I THINK and one with I KNOW. Let's Compare Animals Venn Diagram- teacher and student version Large pocket chart sorting cards with headers, … [Read more...]
7 Types of Chapter Books Kindergartens Love
Looking for Chapter Books Kindergartens Love? Reading aloud to Kindergartners is a treasured time for the teacher and the students. It is hard to get five and six-year-olds to sit still for a few minutes, but reading to them is a great way to engage them and get them to want to attempt self-control. Let's break down some awesome Chapter Books and Book Series Kinders love that are tried and … [Read more...]
Treasured Year Long Scrapbook for Kindergarten
I can't show you this 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 … [Read more...]
Engaging Moments in ELA
Engaging Moments in ELA: 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 … [Read more...]
Pumpkin-Themed Books
Pumpkin-Themed Books: October is a great time of year to use the theme of PUMPKINS in your classroom. I have compiled a list of pumpkin books you can use. Not only will you find a digital list, but also a printable list! Reminders for Readers I always want to remind you. Look at your school library and public library and other resources to find books that fit your needs. I always suggest … [Read more...]
Rocks Rock! All About Earth’s Materials
All About Earth's Materials: Covering this standard about Earth's materials that include rocks and soil is about to become your favorite unit for Kindergarten. After dissecting this standard and pulling resources to make it hands-on and engaging, I am sure it is going to be a hit because Rocks Rock! All About Earth's Materials is fun! Beginning With the Standards for All About Earth's … [Read more...]
Books for Groundhogs Day and Lights and Shadows
Books for Groundhogs Day: Groundhogs Day can be a tricky time of year to find good quality resources to discuss groundhogs and lights and shadows. I have compiled a list of Fiction Books, Non-Fiction Books, and books to cover lights and shadows. And of course, there is a printable copy you can grab as well. First, let me say that this list is a resource guide. Look at your school library, your … [Read more...]
Free Sight Word Activity That is Totally Tubular
Let's dive into this Free Sight Word Activity That is Totally Tubular with this FUN Jumbo Test Tube Idea (with a freebie recording sheet.) I know you are going to love this simple idea and freebie printable. Free Sight Word Activity Starts With These Jumbo Test Tubes Test tubes are just plain fun! You can use them for many things and you can even find smaller ones at the dollar store. I … [Read more...]
Must Dos for Preplanning for Teachers
What are the Must Dos for PrePlanning for Teachers? Preplanning is usually a time filled with meetings, required training sessions, and beginning-of-the-year prep. It is a fun time to catch up with my wonderful coworkers and their summer festivities. It is also a great time to start to bond with new faculty members. There is always a rush of fresh start excitement! And there is a buzz about … [Read more...]
Assessing in Kindergarten using ESGI
Let's talk about Assessing in Kindergarten. My entire county uses ESGI and I get asked all the time if I like it. Do I REALLY Love ESGI? With ESGI the answer is simple. Yes. Many teachers ask me if I really like the assessment platform ESGI. The answer is simple; No. I do not really like ESGI. I really, really, REALLY love ESGI Kindergarten assessment. I honestly and truly use this software daily … [Read more...]