Reading CVC words is an exciting milestone in kindergarten! After working hard to master individual sounds, students are ready to apply their letter-sound knowledge to reading simple words. Some students experience some ... Continue Reading
Engaging Kindergarten Activities for February
February is an exciting month in kindergarten! With the holiday season in the rearview and the learning routine back in full swing, our young learners are usually thrilled to find out that Valentine’s Day is just around the ... Continue Reading
5 Ways to Use Little Books for Kindergarten Word Work
As kindergarten teachers, we know how important it is for students to have the opportunity for daily word work. These activities help students develop both phonemic awareness and phonics skills, laying the foundation for them to ... Continue Reading
Tips for Teaching Math Story Problems in Kindergarten
Math has always been one of my favorite subjects to teach in kindergarten, and that even includes tricky word problems! Understanding and solving story problems with text and equations can be challenging for young learners who are still ... Continue Reading
Hands-On Sight Word Centers for Kindergarten
The process of teaching sight words looks different in each classroom, but one fact remains the same: Kindergarten students need plenty of practice with each new sight word! Repetition is key to helping young readers learn to ... Continue Reading
Winter STEM Activities for Kindergarten
One of my favorite ways to encourage problem-solving and critical thinking is with STEM challenges. Students love these hands-on explorations of science, technology, engineering, and math. You can make them even more engaging by ... Continue Reading