Planning Kindergarten activities for reading centers doesn’t have to be overwhelming. The best activities are the ones that keep students engaged while giving them meaningful practice on essential literacy skills. In fact, the most effective centers do double duty, meaning they’re fun and hands-on for students, while also reinforcing phonics,
If you’re on the hunt for some fun, festive Christmas books to read with your Kindergarteners, I’ve got you covered. These Christmas read-alouds are tried and true favorites for this magical season, bringing in plenty of joy, kindness, and holiday fun. Whether you’re reading in your classroom or sharing the
Halloween is just around the corner, and there’s nothing better than getting into the spooky spirit with some fun read-alouds. Whether you’re a teacher or a busy mom looking for festive ways to entertain your little ones, these Halloween books are perfect for capturing your child’s imagination and adding a
Finding time for educational activities can be challenging, especially when you’re constantly on the move. However, fostering phonemic awareness—the ability to recognize and manipulate individual sounds in spoken words—is crucial for developing strong literacy skills. Fortunately, there are plenty of on-the-go phonemic awareness activities that can seamlessly fit into your
When teaching students how to read, the idea of deliberately teaching nonsense words might seem pointless. However, there’s a method to this madness. Teaching nonsense words is pivotal in developing a child’s foundational reading skills. This blog post will explore the importance of why you should teach nonsense words to
Part of your day in Kindergarten or First Grade should include some kind of daily sight word routine. It doesn’t have to be long, or be a whole written out lesson, just something simple and easy to fit in at any point of your day. When creating our daily schedule,
Spring is such a fun time in Kindergarten! It’s when everything starts clicking and students are making tremendous growth. It’s the time when everything is blooming outside. Plus, we love all the fun Spring-themed books! We love reading books about spring, spring animals, gardens, and rainy/windy weather. Today, I am
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 very excited to introduce my very first guest blogger- Genevieve from Edventurous Little Apples! She is a Kindergarten teacher in Canada and shares so many creative and inspiring posts on her Instagram here and at her Teachers Pay Teachers store- Today, she is going to share hands on
