The first day in Kindergarten can be hectic and overwhelming—I’ve experienced it firsthand! Over the years, I’ve developed a reliable first-day plan along with some tips for newer teachers. It’s important to find a balance: plan enough activities to fill the day without overloading it. Here’s a detailed look at
Teaching handwriting in Kindergarten takes a lot of modeling, practice, and patience! I’d be lying if I told you that I never got frustrated while teaching handwriting. Good handwriting is a critical skill for children to learn and practice as it improves their overall literacy and cognitive development. However, it’s
Rhyming is a phonological awareness skill that is first taught through nursery rhymes and songs. Children can hear the rhyme, rhythm, and repetition in those preschool songs, and unknowingly they start understanding how rhyming words work. Once they get to Kindergarten, they should have some kind of understanding of rhyming
One of my favorite tips for teaching phonics is to use songs! When students hear songs and rhythm, it helps them remember different skills. Think about how you still know every single word to a song you loved in Middle School. The same applies to your young kids or students.
If you are looking for phonemic awareness practice for distance learning, I’ve got you covered! Each week, I will be releasing FREE video warm-ups focused on Phonemic Awareness to my YouTube channel. There will be both Kindergarten and First Grade available. You can bookmark this page and come back every
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
This month, I am excited to bring back the monthly guest blog post! STEM has alwaysbeen one of my favorite ways to promote hands on and engaging learning in my classroom. Today, Dena from Miss Tech Queen is sharing some ways to use STEM activities in theclassroom. Hi! I
Developing fluency with consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) words is a crucial step in a child’s journey to becoming a proficient reader. CVC words are the building blocks of early literacy, forming the foundation for more complex language skills. Kindergarteners should have a solid grasp of blending CVC words before entering 1st Grade.
I am so excited to share the second guest post on Sweet for Kindergarten! Today, we are sharing all about introducing writing in the classroom. Allie from The Gypsy Teacher is here to talk about using labeling to start writing with your Kindergarteners! She is currently the Academic Coordinator for a
