Developing fine motor skills takes years of practice to build that coordination and dexterity. Strong fine motor skills help kids be able to get dressed independently, write, draw, and more. This doesn’t happen overnight, but with years of practice starting from when children are little. As a teacher, you need
A growing trend I’ve noticed is that more and more Kindergarteners are arriving with underdeveloped fine motor skills. With the rise of technology, many students haven’t had much practice holding a pencil, using scissors, or even playing with playdough. As a result, they struggle with handwriting and other essential tasks
Are you at a school where you need to create your own daily schedule? After my first 3 years teaching, I was at a new school that did not give me a minute by minute schedule for the day. I was used to having exact times for not only lunch
What does your daily schedule look like in Kindergarten? Everyone’s schedule looks different and sometimes depending on your school or district, you may have a set schedule that you MUST stick to. At my last school, I was free to create my own schedule, so I have some tips and
Congrats parents! Your child is heading to Kindergarten very soon and you may be wondering, “What do kids needs to know before Kindergarten?” I’ve taught Kindergarten for 5 years and have a few suggestions to help make the transition into Kindergarten easier for both you and your child! These are
This post provides a comprehensive overview of the Sweet for Kindergarten Phonics Curriculum for both Kindergarten and First Grade. It covers the curriculum’s contents, sample lesson plans, usage tips, and more. Additionally, you’ll find some free resources from the curriculum, including a free sample week, that you can try out.
Over the summer, students tend to lose some of what they’ve learned the past year. My best advice is to keep the learning going with these simple ways to help prevent the summer slide after Kindergarten at home. What is the “Summer Slide”? The “Summer Slide” is a nickname for
It’s almost the end of the year! Your Kindergarteners have been hard at work all year and their growth is truly amazing! The last few weeks of school, I love reading some fun end of year books with them to get them excited for next year as First Graders. Here’s
Now more than ever teachers are turning to technology to use digital ELA centers with their students. The two main platforms for easy to use digital activities are Google Slides and Boom Cards. There are pros and cons to using either platform In a survey with more than 1,000 teachers,
