Mornings in the classroom can be hectic! Some mornings we are trying to greet our students, answer a parent's question, respond to an important email, and field a call from the front office, all within the first 3 minutes. This can be more ... Continue Reading
Easy Bulletin Board Ideas for the Busy Teacher
Oh teacher friend, the struggle is real! Changing out bulletin boards monthly or seasonally can take a lot of time and creative energy. I'm excited to share my secrets for keeping bulletin boards fun, fresh and purposeful while saving time ... Continue Reading
Getting Ready For the First Day of Centers
In kindergarten, you will come across many "firsts" in the classroom. One of the most intimidating firsts is the first day of centers! While you may have nightmares that you are releasing your class to roam free and have a chaotic ... Continue Reading
5 Reasons Crafts Are a MUST in Kindergarten
Kindergarten teachers sure know how to have fun! We are always ready for every holiday and celebration with arts and crafts ideas always in our back pocket. Other grade-level teachers may even come to us for craft supplies because let's ... Continue Reading
Help! I’m Teaching Kindergarten. . . Now What?!
Switching grade levels can be a hard thing and for many teachers, the word kindergarten can instill fear and panic. I get it! I was absolutely terrified during my first year as a kindergarten teacher! But now it is my all-time favorite ... Continue Reading
Teaching Reading With Word Families
Watching your students grow into successful readers is one of the most exciting things about teaching kindergarten and first grade. Seeing my students go from pre-emergent readers to fluent readers amazes me every time! After months and ... Continue Reading
