Fun Ways to Incorporate Literacy into Morning Tubs
Mornings in the classroom can be hectic! Some mornings we are trying to greet our students, answer a parent’s question, respond to an important email, and field a call from…
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Easy Bulletin Board Ideas for the Busy Teacher
Oh teacher friend, the struggle is real! Changing out bulletin boards monthly or seasonally can take a lot of time and creative energy. I’m excited to share my secrets for…
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Getting Ready For the First Day of Centers
In kindergarten, you will come across many “firsts” in the classroom. One of the most intimidating firsts is the first day of centers! While you may have nightmares that you…
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5 Reasons Crafts Are a MUST in Kindergarten
Kindergarten teachers sure know how to have fun! We are always ready for every holiday and celebration with arts and crafts ideas always in our back pocket. Other grade-level teachers…
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Kindergarten Summer Review: Ready Made for First Grade!
When the end of the school year approaches, we are a mix of emotions! Excited to have made it through the school year, and also sad about sending your sweet…
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Fine Motor Crafts for Kindergarten
These hands-on fine motor crafts for kindergarten are an engaging way to help your students develop important fine motor skills.
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Mother’s Day and Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Moms and Dads, and others that fill these roles, play a very important part in the lives of our students. So what better opportunity than Mother’s Day and Father’s Day…
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Easy to Prep Number Activities
As early as preschool, students are exposed to numbers. Learning to recognize numbers is the starting place in their math journey. As students enter kindergarten they continue to work on…
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Setting Up the First Day of Centers
In kindergarten, you will come across many “firsts” in the classroom. One of the most intimidating firsts is the first day of centers! While you may have nightmares that you…
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Engaging Alphabet Activities Your Students Will Love
As a pre-k or kindergarten teacher, you know your students come to school with such a wide array of academic abilities! Some of our students are able to name and…
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Reading and Writing Simple Sentences with Sight Words
Sight words, sight words, sight words! A term we can safely say everyone has heard of! It doesn’t matter if you are an educator or a parent, you are probably…
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Effective Classroom Management Songs
In all my years of teaching, one of the best things I learned was that songs are the answer to almost anything. Whether learning math skills, reading strategies, or calming…
