If you are looking for 6 fall learning activities for Kindergarten, you have come to the right place. Let's check out some fun fall activities that are perfect for bringing fun to Kindergarten and making it easy for you as the teacher. Nut Themed Patterns Our first of many fall learning activities for Kindergarten is creating and extending nut-themed patterns. Who wouldn't love using … [Read more...]
Easy Name Games and Name Activities for Kids
Looking for some simple and fun name games and name activities for the classroom that are cheap and easy to prep? The real question is what Kindergarten teacher doesn't?! Check out these simple and fun name games your little learners will love! We love to teach students to learn their own names but also to learn the names of others in their class. Easy Name Games and Name Activities These … [Read more...]
Engaging The Queen of Kindergarten Activities
In The Queen of Kindergarten, MJ is guided through her first day of Kindergarten. Soon, your classroom will also love this precious story. Here's how you can integrate this story into your classroom. The Queen of Kindergarten is a fun kindergarten read alouds. Grab the Book First, let’s grab the book The Queen of Kindergarten. You can snag it here on Amazon. I like to integrate the … [Read more...]
Books About Nuts and Squirrels
Books About Nuts and Squirrels: When teaching about fall changes, one theme to keep your little learners intrigued and interested in Books About Nuts and Squirrels. We usually teach this topic after apples and it is interesting to see the similarities and differences between nuts and apples. Check out this collection of books about nuts and squirrels for Kindergarten. Nonfiction Books for … [Read more...]
The Best Back-to-School Book List
Back-to-School Book List: Check out this list of excellent Back-to-School Books list that is perfect for Kindergarten and lower elementary classes. I want to strongly encourage teachers to grab some actual books and read them to their learners. Students need to see the parts of a book, see how to turn pages, and learn how to track text. But the reality is, even if you read aloud to students, you … [Read more...]
Outstanding Apple-Themed Books for Kindergarten
Let's talk about outstanding apple-themed books for a kindergarten classroom. One unit most teachers can't wait to teach is apples! What a fun, hands-on, and engaging way to teach about fall for little learners. Johnny Appleseed Books First, since Johnny Chapman AKA Johnny Appleseed is half the reason we celebrate apples in the fall, it is fitting we start with books about … [Read more...]
Things to Remember for the Beginning of the Year
Things to Remember for the Beginning of the Year: We talk all about how hard the first few months of school are. We talk all about how hard we work to tackle the to-do list. And we talk all about the hurdles we face. But what if we take the time to talk about that light? Remember there is light at the beginning of the year tunnel. Remember... They Need You First, keep in mind that your … [Read more...]
9 Easy-to-Prep Back-to-School ELA Activities
Check out these engaging back-to-school ELA activities for little learners Here is a great way to save time and sanity with these easy-to-prep back-to-school ELA activities. It is that time when we welcome new little learners into our classroom and our hearts. Time is precious as we have all the things to do and a growing to-do list, but not a lot of time to get things on the list checked … [Read more...]
Must Dos for Meet the Teacher
What are the Must Dos for Meet the Teacher? Meet the teacher is the special time when your soon-to-be students get to come meet you and you get to meet them. Parents can ask questions. Students can get excited and calm their nerves. And teachers should use this time to put families at ease and to get important information from families. Let's break this down into two parts. The first part can … [Read more...]
Get Ready for Apple Week with Apple Activities
Let's Get Ready for Apple Week with Apple Activities. This week is one of the best weeks of the entire school year. This week we get to celebrate Johnny Appleseed Day and integrate apples into our classroom. Let's break down TONS of teaching ideas and activities to help you to get ready for Apple week with Apple activities. And the best news is how HUGE of an update this Apple unit received. … [Read more...]
Must Dos for the First Day of Kindergarten
Must Dos for the First Day of Kindergarten: 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 … [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...]