I have to admit, February is one of my most favorite winter months. It goes by so quickly and Valentine’s…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Print, Cut Play Games: A Low-Prep, Hands-on Way to Practice Kindergarten Literacy Skills
One of the most exciting activities for a child is playing a game. My own kids want to play games…
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Alphabet Activities for Preschool and Kindergarten
Seven or eight years ago, I was teaching half-day kindergarten and needed to add more variety to the alphabet activities…
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Fine Motor Experiences In Your Classroom
Today, I’m sharing some of my thoughts and ideas about fine motor experiences in kindergarten. Over the last several years,…
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Spring Read-Alouds + Free Teaching Ideas!
With spring comes so many of my favorite things: warmer weather, sunnier days, and some of my favorite read-alouds! …
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Word Spinners Recording Pages {Freebie!}
Hi there! I recently found these word spinners at Target and realized how awesome they would be for literacy centers…
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6 Activities for Celebrating Kansas Day {PLUS a Freebie!}
With Kansas Day coming up on January 29th, I wanted to share a variety of ideas to help you celebrate…
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