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Name Handwriting for Back to School: Name Handwriting for Back to School: As a kindergarten teacher, I know the importance of handwriting for children. At the beginning of the year, my class explores letters, sounds, and numbers. We devote a lot of time to their formation and writing. Did you know the first letter that children learn best is the first letter of their first
Sub Tub Idea Sub Tub Idea: A new school year means we are all excited to meet and get to know our new class of kiddos. But no matter how dedicated we are to our job, there will be a time when we have to be out. It’s been my experience that you can never have too many ideas for your sub tub and plans!
Alphabet Writing Plus a Free Pineapple Game Alphabet Writing Plus a Free Pineapple Game: If you’re anything like me, you’re trying to relax and enjoy your summer….BUT you can’t stop thinking about school. You’re thinking about those first few weeks, what your kids will be like, and all the prep work involved. I created an easy to prep set of alphabet writing cards that perfectly inside
Graduation Hat Patterns and Tags Graduation Hat Patterns and Tags: I’m teaming up this week with ASTROBRIGHTS® Papers for an awesome graduation themed project. Of course, it isn’t limited to an official graduation, the hats and tags can be used for just promotion to a new grade or for fun. I really do love this time of year. My kinders have grown so much since
Alphabet Countdown Ideas Alphabet Countdown Ideas: Looking for end of the year alphabet countdown ideas? I have some fun activities to show you! I love the idea of Alphabet Countdowns, really anything that involves thematically teaching and reviewing the alphabet is my jam. Directed drawings for every letter is an easy and quick activity to include in your alphabet countdown. You can find the A
Mr Tiger Goes Wild Activities Mr Tiger Goes Wild Activities: One of my biggest obsessions is children’s literature and my newest favorite author is Peter Brown. He has written some great books like My Teacher is a Monster (great for the standard of using illustrations to understand the story) and You Will Be My Friend. My current favorite book is Mr Tiger Goes Wild. The illustrations
BRIGHTEST TEACHER CONTEST 2017 Brightest Teacher Contest and a St. Patrick’s Day Freebie: I’m partnering with ASTROBRIGHTS® Papers to share a St. Patrick’s Day freebie and also share this year’s Brightest Teacher Contest! DO YOU KNOW THE BRIGHTEST TEACHER? If you know a special teacher, give them a chance to win their dream classroom! Nominate someone who goes above and beyond the basics of teaching and they could win
Christmas Ornament Craft Christmas Ornament Craft: Colorful and fun, that’s what these Christmas ornament crafts are! I love an easy craft and cutting these triangles took hardly any time and I was able to use minimal paper since several sizes fit on one page of fabulous Astrobrights Papers. I used Terra Green™, Re-Entry Red™, Gamma Green™, & Stardust White™ papers. If you’ve never used or seen the Stardust White paper,
Leaf Hunt Leaf Hunt: Even though it still sorta feels like summer here in Alabama, we are starting to see leaves turn color (of course the drought isn’t helping!) I love fall and it’s one of the favorite seasons for little kids, I mean, who doesn’t love playing in the leaves? When I was asked if I would like to try out the magazine, Let’s
Alphabet Journal in Kindergarten Alphabet Journal in Kindergarten: This year I tried directed drawing on the first day of school again. Yes, you heard that right….the first day! It almost sounds crazy. If you teach Kindergarten, you know what I am saying, there is a good portion of kids who can’t write their name or numbers. Why would I think they could follow along with
