Now soaring in Kindergarten
Directed Drawings for Hanukkah and the Nativity Directed Drawings for Hanukkah and the Nativity: By request, I have created a pack of Hanukkah themed directed drawings. I tried my best to include an assortment in varying difficulty because not all kids are ready for the complicated drawings! The Nativity directed drawings are perfect for Sunday School classes or Christian School classrooms, although anyone celebrating can
Classroom Tour 2018-19 Classroom Tour 2018-19: It’s finally time! School starts tomorrow,, kids come Thursday! Time flies by when it’s summer! I am excited to show you what I have been working on all summer. The loop de loop border is from Lakeshore! The table and wall above are covered with contact paper. You can find the ones I used here: https://amzn.to/2MmaWVI My kitchen above was
Dear Teacher Who Was Pink Slipped Dear Teacher Who Was Pink Slipped, I have a confession to make. I wasn’t always the teacher I am today. In 1996, I got my dream job: kindergarten! Newly out of college, I was going to change the world and TEACH. I was scared and excited all at the same time. Remembering that year and that first class, it
Assessment in Kindergarten: ESGI Assessment in Kindergarten: ESGI- I won’t lie, assessment isn’t my favorite thing int he world. I like getting information about where my kids are and what they need, but the time it takes…AHHH! The biggest issue in kindergarten is that it isn’t as simple as upper grades where you can give them a paper and pencil test and (most times) you
Name Writing Practice Name Writing Practice: Name Writing Practice for kids who struggle with the order of the letters in their name. Have you ever had a child in your class that no matter how many opportunities you give them to order their name with cards, magnets, play-doh, tiles, etc…they STILL struggle! There are some great ways out there to give your students the hands-on
Positive Notes for Students and Parents Positive Notes for Students and Parents: I’m teaming up this week with ASTROBRIGHTS® Papers for a great way to communicate with parents and students in a positive way! No news is good news, right? Sometimes that is the case, but when it comes to your child going to school…maybe not so much! As a parent, I struggle to be
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
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
Jack and the Beanstalk Activities Jack and the Beanstalk Activities: Kids love fairytales and who doesn’t like the classic, Jack and the Beanstalk? The unit includes ideas to use with the book that includes writing, reading, science, reader’s theater, retell, and a little math. My kinders had a great week! The unit begins by creating a beanstalk with yarn from the ceiling. I twisted bulletin
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
