It may seem like teaching vocabulary is just one more thing you need to somehow fit into your day. You may be wondering, “How do I have the time to fit in a vocabulary lesson into my already packed day?” Well, it can be easier than you may think and
During our center rotations, I always had a small group reading lesson for each group. This was the best time for me to differentiate their literacy instruction and implement different small group reading activities. Our small group reading lesson was short, only about 12-15 minutes long, but highly effective for
The best time to differentiate your phonics and reading instruction is during your small group lesson. This is when you can adapt what your students are learning to the very specific needs of your individual students. However, I hated when I would constantly get interrupted by students in other groups.
Setting up writing center activities kindergarten students can use all year long doesn’t have to be overwhelming. In fact, keeping your writing centers simple, predictable, and skill-building is the best way to help young writers grow confidently. During my literacy rotations, my students visited the writing center every day, and
It’s time to plan out your weekly writing lessons for Kindergarten, but where do you start? Planning your weekly writing lessons doesn’t need to be complicated or super detailed. I just use a few simple go-to writing lessons that my students love. Today on the blog, I am sharing how
Teaching writing in Kindergarten always shows tremendous growth in your students. They will start Kindergarten barely able to write their name to being able to write a few complete sentences independently! But, just how do you get there? This writing blog series will teach you all about the writing progression
Developing fine motor skills takes years of practice to build that coordination and dexterity. Strong fine motor skills help kids be able to get dressed independently, write, draw, and more. This doesn’t happen overnight, but with years of practice starting from when children are little. As a teacher, you need
A growing trend I’ve noticed is that more and more Kindergarteners are arriving with underdeveloped fine motor skills. With the rise of technology, many students haven’t had much practice holding a pencil, using scissors, or even playing with playdough. As a result, they struggle with handwriting and other essential tasks
Flashcards may seem like the most boring teaching tool. The main way to use phonics flashcards is to practice naming sounds, and I do use them especially during our phonemic awareness daily warm-ups. However, there are many other ways you can use flashcards! Here are a few engaging ways to
