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 schools 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 … [Read more...]
Thanks Back-to-School Helpers
We need to thank our back-to-school helpers. It is that time of year when we teachers need to spend a moment to thank those people who are the back-to-school helpers. Those who help and support us as we make the shift to ready our classrooms. Summer Self Vs Back-to-School Self Back-to-school time transforms me. During the summer I am a full-time wife and mommy who organizes activities and … [Read more...]
Why Do They Need All Those School Supplies?
Why Do They Need All Those School Supplies? One reoccurring topic at the end of every summer is school supplies! Why is that list so long? Do we really need to bring EVERYTHING on the list? WHY? Why Do They Need All Those School Supplies? First, let me inform you guys of a little secret. Supply lists are a HUGE pet peeve of MANY teachers. That is right... we hate them too. So why do we do … [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 is some Start of the Year Wall Decor Ideas. Alphabet Wall Decor First, you must have an Alphabet that connects to phonics skills. You will refer to it every day, multiple times a … [Read more...]
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...]
Brown Bear Game
Check out this Brown Bear Game. Start the year strong with color word fun using the classic book Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You Hear? This book is likely a favorite of some of your students, to begin with. It also is an easy repeated reader that students can memorize and builds their confidence. Plus, this book is a great way to teach and reinforce color words. You can grab a copy here on … [Read more...]
First Day of School Funnies
First Day of School: Teacher DREAM about the first day of school for years. The first day of school is this huge goal we all work towards. And we plan for it all summer long, each and every summer. And the week before school starts. Those dreams turn into nightmares. It gets real. It gets scary. And it gets funny. So, in the season of back to school. Let's share our first day of school … [Read more...]
First-Day-of-School Freebie Sign for Kindergarten
Check out this first-day-of-school freebie sign. Today was the first day of school. I am BEYOND tired! But, you know how it is... the first day of school tired is the best kind of tired, besides rocking your baby yawning, I know. If you are tired like me and just trying to get all the things cross off your to-do list that you MUST get done, let me help you a little bit. Check out my first … [Read more...]
If You Take a Mouse to School
If You Take a Mouse to School Welcome, fellow teachers, to a delightful adventure in the land of imagination! Today, we embark on a whimsical journey through the pages of the beloved children's book, "If You Take a Mouse to School." But hold on tight! We're not just going to read it; we're going to put our reading comprehension skills to the test, wield our writing prowess, and conquer the art … [Read more...]
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Books
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Books: My students LOVE the Old Lady books by Lucille Colandro. I love to use these books to work on sequencing right away since it can take a while to master this skill. There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Books I also use sequencing to talk about words like before, after, next... etc. We also use ordinal numbers like 1st, 2nd, 3rd... etc. I also … [Read more...]
Back to School Book Freebie
Back to School Book Freebie: Today is the start of new Scholastic Book Orders! You can't order books during the month of July. Each year I buy a cheap book from Scholastic to give to my students for Meet the Teacher. Back to School I put each book on each student's desk along with a little note asking them to read the book as "homework" for the night before school starts. I wasn't able to … [Read more...]
Freebie Start of the Year Reading Notes Home
Freebie Start of the Year Reading Notes Home You are going to love these Freebie Start of the Year Reading Notes Home. Here is a must do idea for Meet the Teacher. Send home a $1 book from Scholastic and one of these simple notes with each new students. This is a fun activity for families to do together the night before school starts. Scholastic Books for $1 Each school year, I buy … [Read more...]