What does your daily schedule look like in Kindergarten? Everyone’s schedule looks different and sometimes depending on your school or district, you may have a set schedule that you MUST stick to. At my last school, I was free to create my own schedule, so I have some tips and
Congrats parents! Your child is heading to Kindergarten very soon and you may be wondering, “What do kids needs to know before Kindergarten?” I’ve taught Kindergarten for 5 years and have a few suggestions to help make the transition into Kindergarten easier for both you and your child! These are
This post provides a comprehensive overview of the Sweet for Kindergarten Phonics Curriculum for both Kindergarten and First Grade. It covers the curriculum’s contents, sample lesson plans, usage tips, and more. Additionally, you’ll find some free resources from the curriculum, including a free sample week, that you can try out.
As teachers, we are always looking for ways to improve our teaching skillset. Over the summer, I try to read at least one professional and personal development book. My goal is to incorporate some of what I’ve learned in the classroom when I return in the fall. I’ve read at
Do you teach Pre-K, Kindergarten, First, or Second Grade? Have you been formally trained in teaching phonics? The majority of teachers who teach those grade levels have little to no phonics training. For me, I took ONE class in college where everything about phonics was squeezed into one semester. It
Summer is my favorite time of the year! The last few weeks of school, I try to cram in as many summer books to read with my students. There’s just so many great ones! I’ve compiled a list of my favorite summer themed books that you can read with your
The Sweet for Kindergarten Phonics Curriculum bundles include everything you need to teach phonics in one place, rather than having to supplement with multiple resources. I created this resource after realizing the reading curriculum I was using in the classroom was lacking a lot of phonics and phonemic awareness instruction
Over the summer, students tend to lose some of what they’ve learned the past year. My best advice is to keep the learning going with these simple ways to help prevent the summer slide after Kindergarten at home. What is the “Summer Slide”? The “Summer Slide” is a nickname for
Sensory bins are a perfect way to keep Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten learners engaged in hands-on learning during the summer! These fun and easy summer sensory bin ideas help children explore phonics, math, and fine motor skills while encouraging creativity and play. Whether you’re a teacher, homeschool parent, or caregiver,
