A new calendar year is a great time to reflect on what your students have learned so far and then set goals for the months ahead. After returning from winter break, you can use this New Year Writing Activity and Craft to motivate students ... Continue Reading
CVC Word Builders for Kindergarten
One of my favorite things about teaching kindergarten is helping my students learn how to read! I know I have my work cut out for me when some of my students start kindergarten without even knowing all of their letters. We work really hard ... Continue Reading
Kindergarten Winter Craft Ideas
Kindergarten students love to show off their creativity and skills with fun, hands-on crafts throughout the year. Winter is no exception! The winter months are filled with tons of great inspiration when it comes to cute crafts. From ... Continue Reading
Engaging Kindergarten Activities for November
November is always a jam-packed month in the kindergarten classroom! Sometimes it feels like you’ve just gotten into the rhythm of the school year and it’s already time for Thanksgiving, followed closely by winter break. This is when it ... Continue Reading
Learning With Playdough Mats
One of the best things about kindergarten is that our students are able to learn through play. (Isn't everything more fun when you feel like you are "playing" rather than "working"?!) An almost-universally loved tool for learning through ... Continue Reading
Tips for Using Homework In Kindergarten
How do you set up homework in kindergarten that is appropriate, fun, and meaningful? This seems to be the million dollar question among many kindergarten teachers. It is hard to know what is too much or too little all while making sure it's ... Continue Reading