Have you heard of these interactive, self-checking, digital task cards yet?! They are called Boom Cards and they are AMAZING! Whether you plan to use a technology station in your classroom or are teaching via a distance learning or hybrid ... Continue Reading
Crayon Box Name Craft
Learning crafts are one of my FAVORITE elements to add into our classroom and this crayon box name craft is no exception! Your students need lots and lots of practice with fine-motor skills during the school year (especially if we’re not in ... Continue Reading
Hands-on Ideas for Name Writing Practice
We focus a lot on teaching kindergarteners the alphabet and numbers, but there is one other important skill they must master right away...writing their names! Some kiddos come to school having never spelled or written their name before, so ... Continue Reading
How to Teach the Alphabet
School will resume before we know it! Maybe you have already started working with your little one at home over the summer, or you are looking for new ideas on how to teach the alphabet, I have some fun suggestions for your ... Continue Reading
Learning With Playdough Mats
One of the best things about kindergarten is getting to learn through play. Isn't everything more fun when you feel like you are "playing" rather than "working"?! And because almost everyone, (adults too!) loves to play with playdough, ... Continue Reading
Back to School Activities for Kindergarten
Whether you are teaching your kindergarten students in person or virtually, this post is full of ideas for engaging Back to School activities your kindergarten students will love! They will give you the confidence of knowing you are ... Continue Reading
Fun Word Family Activities to Teach Reading
There is no doubt that one of the best, most rewarding feelings for teachers is seeing your students grow into little readers. There comes a point where everything seems to "click" for them and their reading takes off! This is something to ... Continue Reading
Stop the Summer Slide with These Fun Ideas
With summer upon us, teachers are thinking about the daunting "summer slide." This year especially, the summer slide is a real fear as our school year ended on such a difficult note with the COVID-19 pandemic and distance learning. Now more ... Continue Reading
Easter Egg CVC Words
Happy Spring everyone! I hope the weather is treating you well where you are! Spring can be pretty hit or miss, especially around Easter time. You never know if you are going to be able to sport your favorite new spring outfit or keep the ... Continue Reading
5 Fun Activities for Teaching CVC Words
One of my favorite things about teaching kindergarten is watching my students grow as readers! From learning their letter sounds to being able to blend sounds together, making the transition from letters sounds to reading words is a huge ... Continue Reading
