Valentine’s Day will be here before we know it and one of my favorite things about celebrating holidays in the classroom is crafting! While the students think crafts are fun I know there are so many more benefits of using crafts in the ... Continue Reading
6 Low Prep January Centers Your Students Will Love
Heading into a new year, after a long holiday break, calls for new engaging activities for students! It is especially important after a long break, to get students diving back into learning new skills and practicing key concepts. After a ... Continue Reading
Center Organization Ideas and Tips
It's time to whip out your center activities for some small group fun, but where did you put the supplies? We've all been there at one time or another. The time comes to start center activities, but you can't find what you are looking for. ... Continue Reading
Short Vowel Reading Fluency To Build Strong Readers!
When it comes to reading instruction, reading fluency is the ultimate goal. Fluency is the ability to read text quickly, accurately, and with proper expression. But how do you teach fluency in a fun and engaging way your students will not ... Continue Reading
December Monthly Centers Showcase
With each new month comes a new opportunity for students to learn and thrive in the classroom. This is why I love switching up our center's activities each month. It allows students to learn and practice skills in a new, hands-on way each ... Continue Reading
5 Tips for Managing Centers with One Teacher
As a kindergarten teacher you are already aware that learning centers play a big part in the classroom. They are vitally important to providing our young students with the repetition and practice needed to master new skills and concepts. ... Continue Reading