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.
Every summer, I find myself reflecting back on the school year and thinking about what worked well and what needs to be improved. If you’re anything like me, classroom management is always on my mind! I love to spend time every summer scrolling through Instagram or Pinterest finding new ideas
Do you ever feel as if some students are overwhelmed by the rules and expectations in your classroom? These students struggle with trying to follow all the rules and this sets them up to fail. If they were just able to focus on working towards one goal per day, they
If you bring an Elf on the Shelf into your classroom each December, you already know how magical (and chaotic!) this time of year can be. I love using our classroom Elf as a fun way to build excitement, sprinkle in some holiday cheer, and encourage positive behavior — without
Today, I am so excited to share with you my Kindergarten classroom reveal for the 2017-2018 school year! This past summer I had to do the dreaded task of moving classrooms again. In my 6 years of teaching, I have moved classrooms or to a new school 5 times. Even
Is your morning routine rushed and chaotic? The Morning Work Binder is here to help you transform your mornings from crazy to calm!
