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
Are you switching grade levels to Kindergarten? I made the change from 2nd to Kindergarten, and am here to help walk you through what to expect!
Looking for some help planning your end of year class party? You can read my favorite ideas for the end of year party, including awards, decorations, and a slideshow!
Do you teach a letter a week? Read more from Erin at Littles Love Literacy about why we should stop teaching a letter of the week and what we should do instead.
Why is phonemic awareness so important? These skills set the stage for success when students are becoming fluent readers. Read how these warm ups are helping students learn phonological awareness skills in their classrooms.
