One of the best parts of being a kindergarten teacher is helping children learn foundational skills that they will use for years to come. Subtraction is one of these important skills! In this post, I’m sharing some of my favorite tips ... Continue Reading
Hands-On Shape Activities for Preschool
Shape identification is one of my favorite concepts to teach preschoolers because are so many hands-on and engaging activities! No matter the age of your young learners, there are multiple ways that they can explore and learn about ... Continue Reading
Kindergarten Crafts for the Entire Year
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