As kindergarten teachers, we love to use crafts to help students improve their fine motor skills and practice other content area skills. Since kindergarten crafts are so helpful for students, they are an important part of the weekly ... Continue Reading
Hands-On Counting Activities for Kindergarten
Kindergarten teachers know that learning how to count is more than just reciting numbers in order. Students need to understand the meaning behind the numbers they are saying! This helps our young learners build a foundation for ... Continue Reading
First Grade Morning Work Ideas and Tips
As elementary teachers, we know that the first few minutes after arrival can set the tone for the entire school day. This is why a morning routine is so important! One of my favorite elements of an effective first grade morning ... Continue Reading
Tips for Teaching Addition and Subtraction
At the beginning of the school year, kindergarten students work hard on routines and procedures in order to become responsible learners. Then they move on to mastering kindergarten literacy skills as budding readers. By the time ... Continue Reading
All About My Mom Printable & Craft
If you’ve ever read the honest responses of an “All About My Mom” questionnaire, you know that they provide a fun snapshot of life through the eyes of a kindergartner. When it comes to using these questionnaires for Mother’s Day, I ... Continue Reading
Low Prep Centers for May
We all know that routine is an essential part of the kindergarten classroom, especially during the excitement of spring! One routine that is easy to maintain until the end of the school year is a centers rotation, especially if you've ... Continue Reading