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14 Valentine’s Day Read Alouds and Activities

I have to admit, February is one of my most favorite winter months. It goes by so quickly and Valentine’s Day is the perfect halfway pick-me-up! With this year’s learning environments looking a little differently, I wanted to be sure your classroom still has a wonderful holiday and Valentine's Day celebration to look forward to! These Valentine’s Day Read Alouds are sure to engage your class! ... Read More about 14 Valentine’s Day Read Alouds and Activities

Kindergarten Goal-Setting for ELA

Happy New Year! I just love fresh starts! I love taking this time of year to reflect on the previous year and get started setting new personal and professional goals. I’ve created some different ways you can incorporate kindergarten goal-setting for ELA! We can help our students set goals, too! There's a good chance that many of them have heard the word "resolution" from someone this ... Read More about Kindergarten Goal-Setting for ELA

My Favorite Read-Alouds for Martin Luther King Jr. Day {and a Freebie!}

I love having discussions about big topics with young kids. They have such wonderful perspectives and big hearts! Talking about influential people like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is one of the best ways to give children examples of leaders and talk with them about important topics. Today I'm sharing a few of my favorite books to read aloud to my kindergartners when we're discussing Martin ... Read More about My Favorite Read-Alouds for Martin Luther King Jr. Day {and a Freebie!}

5 Fun Dental Health Month Activities for Kindergarten

February is quickly approaching, and you know that means… Dental Health Month! It may sound strange, but I've honestly always loved teaching about dental health. I'm personally not a fan of going to the dentist (although I do go!), but I love helping ease the confusion and fear of dentist visits and taking care of teeth. I think most would agree that being a teacher brings the responsibility of ... Read More about 5 Fun Dental Health Month Activities for Kindergarten

Cinnamon Ornaments: An Easy and Sweet Student Gift!

One of the best parts of being a parent is receiving a handmade gift from your child. I love when it's close to the holidays and one of my kids comes home acting sneaky because they have a present for me in their backpack! As a kindergarten teacher, I had a stronger appreciation for making time to do these handmade gifts once I had children of my own. Gathering supplies and finding the time ... Read More about Cinnamon Ornaments: An Easy and Sweet Student Gift!

5 Ways to Use Mini-Books in the Primary Classroom

Mini-books in the primary classroom are by far one of my most favorite activities! The students have so much interest in reading each page by themselves, being the illustrator of all the pictures, and have an appreciation of it just simply being theirs. I remember when I was a brand new teacher and used mini books for the first time in my classroom. We had just finished up everything I wanted ... Read More about 5 Ways to Use Mini-Books in the Primary Classroom

Low-Prep Time Fillers for Kindergarten Classrooms

We’ve all been there - You plan an outstanding lesson, activity, and then crush the delivery. But it never fails that you have fast finishers raising their hands 30 seconds later saying, “I’m done! I’m done! What do I do now?”. Or, you’re 5 minutes away from your next transition as a class and desperately need something to keep everyone’s attention. Low-Prep Time Fillers are your answer! I ... Read More about Low-Prep Time Fillers for Kindergarten Classrooms

Prime Day 2020 Teacher Deals

Good morning! It's hard to resist a good deal, and Amazon Prime Day is hard to resist! I usually don't go completely crazy, but grab a couple good deals here and there. Since I know you're busy like me, I wanted to put all of the best teacher deals together in one place. Throughout the day, I'll be adding deals that I find that I think you might like, too! Remember that Prime Day deals ... Read More about Prime Day 2020 Teacher Deals

Digital Resources for Kindergarten

Back when I was a new teacher, I felt a little apprehensive when it came to using technology and digital resources for kindergarten. Something about rolling a laptop cart into a kindergarten classroom makes my stomach start to churn a little. I wanted to integrate technology into my half-day in exciting and purposeful ways. However, just the amount of time it took my kiddos to log in, get used to ... Read More about Digital Resources for Kindergarten

Welcome to Kindergarten in 2020: Tips for Teachers Tackling Distance Learning

Adapting to this school year is going to be unlike any other year thus far. In some ways, it's hard not to feel like a first year teacher again. And if you are a first-year teacher this year, know that you are taking on an unprecedented challenge and we are all learning with you! With every challenge comes an opportunity to learn and grow as teachers. We continually adapt and grow throughout the ... Read More about Welcome to Kindergarten in 2020: Tips for Teachers Tackling Distance Learning