Sensory bins are my FAVORITE hands-on center to use with my students! It provides so much opportunity to explore, practice fine motor skills, and adds excitement to an otherwise ordinary activity. Today, I am teaming up with some of my teacher friends to share our Thanksgiving sensory bin ideas and
During my reading centers, my students would see me at the teacher table for their small group instruction time, aka Guided Reading Groups. This was the MOST important center because I was able to differentiate it for each group. Here’s how I would structure the small group reading lesson during
Fall is here and I’ve teamed up with some of my friends to share a free Fall themed activity bundle with you all! It includes 13 free resources to use during this fall season with your Kindergarten students. Today, I am sharing fall themed play dough mats to help develop
A smooth and structured kindergarten morning routine can make all the difference in how your day unfolds. Establishing clear expectations and consistent procedures right from the start helps students feel calm, confident, and ready to learn. In this post, I’ll walk you through exactly how I set up a successful
Reading aloud is one of the most powerful ways to build early literacy skills, especially when it comes to teaching the alphabet. Whether you’re a classroom teacher or a homeschooling parent, choosing the right alphabet books can make a big impact on your students’ ability to recognize letters and understand
I am thrilled to partner with Paper Mate® on their partnership with Box Tops for Education™ this back-to-school season! If you know me, you know I love all the bright colors! Paper Mate® Flair pens make it easy to color code my planner and organize my busy life. I love
Most students come into Kindergarten able to write their first name, but are they writing it correctly? As their Kindergarten teacher, you must ensure all your students are correctly writing their name. The first few weeks of school, I like to add in extra name writing practice to work on
Learn how Erin from Classroom and Cats uses engaging sight word games in her classroom!
Today on the blog, Kayla from Move Mountains in Kindergarten shares all about how to create mini anchor charts using IKEA frames and how her students use these visuals daily. Hi y’all! I am Kayla from Move Mountains in Kindergarten and am currently a Kindergarten teacher from Nashville, TN. This
