Happy October! Halloween books are always a student favorite in my class! I always add a “spooky” element when I read aloud, by turning the lights off and using a flashlight to only show my face. They go crazy! There are so many fun themes in the month of October!
September is the perfect time to pull out your favorite fall picture books for Kindergarten! In my classroom, we spend the month diving into fun and meaningful themes like fall leaves and changing seasons, apples, Johnny Appleseed, and farm life. Many Kindergarten classes take field trips to apple orchards or
When I first saw interactive notebooks, I knew I wanted to do them in my Kindergarten classroom! They were similar to a worksheet, but 100 times better, because they were engaging, practiced fine motor skills, and I thought my students would love them. However, I was under the impression they
It’s that time again! Back to School time! And chances are you are preparing for your Meet the Teacher to meet all your students and parents for the first time. (Or Open House, Back to School Night, whatever your school calls it) Your main goal is to make a great
Learn classroom organization tips and tricks that will make your teacher life easier!
Figuring out behavior management in Kindergarten seems like a daunting task. This will be many of your student’s first time in a school setting. They will not know how to sit properly, walk in line, or how to act in the lunch room. In addition to teaching them routines and
Setting up your classroom is such an exciting time! You are probably so excited to decorate bulletin boards, pick out a color scheme, and put cute labels on everything. However, it is so important to first think about your classroom routines and procedures BEFORE you do all the decorating and
Let’s be real—Kindergarten Literacy Centers can feel like organized chaos. You want students practicing reading, writing, and phonics skills.You need time for small group instruction.But instead, you’re answering constant questions, repeating directions, and trying to keep everyone on task. Sound familiar? If centers have ever felt overwhelming, you’re not alone.
Your students can learn 100 sight words in Kindergarten using this Read the Rainbow Sight Word Program!
