After all of the preparation and planning, it's always so exciting to start a brand new school year! Kindergarten teachers have a lot to think about during the first week of school. Not only are you getting to know a whole class full of new ... Continue Reading
Teach Your Students How to Read CVC Words
Teaching reading is my favorite, so I have several tools that I find helpful when my students are ready to learn how to read CVC words! Once your students have a strong understanding of words, are already identifying letter sounds, and can ... Continue Reading
Fine Motor Centers for Kindergarten
Students will use fine motor skills throughout kindergarten as they write, color, count objects, and use scissors. Fine motor skills are also essential for self-care tasks like buttoning, zipping, and tying shoes. These tasks involve ... Continue Reading
Teaching Reading With Word Families
Watching your students grow into successful readers is one of the most exciting things about teaching kindergarten and first grade. Seeing my students go from pre-emergent readers to fluent readers amazes me every time! After months and ... Continue Reading
5 Must-Haves for Kindergarten Centers
One of my favorite parts of teaching kindergarten is watching students go from brand-new kindergartners to independent learners over the course of the year. A key part of this transformation is using a center rotation for literacy and math ... Continue Reading
5 Fun Activities To Practice Teen Numbers
If the thought of introducing teen numbers to your precious kindergartners gives you a little anxiety, you are not alone! While your students have mastered single-digit numbers, two-digit numbers bring a challenge all their own. Not ... Continue Reading
