Did you know that the most effective way for a child to learn something new is by using their hands? Kindergarteners learn the best through movement, play, problem solving, and hands-on activities, not by completing worksheets or playing learning games on iPad apps. I’m going to share some hands-on activity
As teachers we are always trying to find engaging games to play during ELA centers. Games are a great way to encourage students to work as a team, taking turns, problem solving, and encouraging each other. By playing these games they won’t even realize they are learning! Here are four
Does it seem like you are spending so much time planning your ELA centers? You don’t need to spend hours trying to plan and prep your centers. There is a more efficient way that you can plan your centers for the week in as little as 5 minutes! Over the
Do you have a chatty class this year? If you are feeling like you are constantly saying “Okay, class stop talking,” or “Put on your listening ears,” over and over again, you are not alone! Kindergarten and First Grade students (and really all ages!) LOVE to chat. Anytime there is
What does your daily calendar time in Kindergarten look like? It usually consists of the same songs and same routine, day after day. I found that my students were getting so bored with their calendar time and we needed something to change it up. Here’s how you can make calendar
Are your students practicing CVC words? Mastering CVC words is an essential step in early reading development, helping students blend and segment sounds to build fluency. Incorporating hands-on, engaging activities into your lessons can make learning more interactive and enjoyable. Whether you’re looking for independent work, partner activities, or fine
Not sure how to write a lesson plan to teach CVC words and teach it in just 15-20 minutes? I am going to walk you through a step-by-step guide of my phonics lessons from start to finish with a simple CVC words lesson plan. You can also grab the FREE
The main phonics skill you will be focusing on in Kindergarten is CVC words. Typically, I spent about 2-3 months working on decoding, blending, spelling and fluency with just CVC words! Once your students are able to read CVC words, their reading ability will skyrocket! Here’s how to teach CVC
Phonemic Awareness is one of the main skills that you will teach as a Kindergarten teacher. But, how do you know if your students are really “getting it”? It’s important to complete phonemic awareness assessments in Kindergarten to help guide and differentiate your instruction and assist those who need additional
