One of the most memorable milestones in kindergarten is when students are able to blend sounds together in order to read CVC words. The excitement of kindergartners who are ready for this step is contagious! You can channel that excitement ... Continue Reading
The Best Addition and Subtraction Strategies for Kindergarten
Learning how to add and subtract is an exciting, yet challenging, math milestone for young learners! Teaching students a variety of addition and subtraction strategies will help them strengthen their number sense as they learn how to ... Continue Reading
Hands-On Diwali Centers for Kindergarten
When students enter kindergarten, their world expands a lot all at once! They are navigating a larger school, seeing more children each day, and meeting many new adults. Students will become more aware of differences between ... Continue Reading
Free Number Formation Rhymes
As kindergarten teachers, one of the first things that we work on with our students during math is number practice, including number formation. It's important to keep number formation practice fun and engaging for young learners! This ... Continue Reading
Hands-On Halloween Centers for Kindergarten
One of my favorite ways to keep students engaged in literacy and math practice is to bring some seasonal fun to the classroom. Using themed literacy and math centers is an easy way to do this! If you’d like to add some holiday ... Continue Reading
Fall Fine Motor Activities for Kindergarten
Each new group of kindergarten students has a wide range of fine motor skills and experiences. Some students are comfortable with scissors and can write their names legibly while other students haven’t held a pencil before. This means ... Continue Reading