Lovin' the Kindergarten Chaos in the Classroom
We are starting week 5 this week, which means I have a ton of fun to share with you!! It is amazing to watch my students grow and learn while having fun too! We were supposed to start our unit on apples last week, but due to testing, we never got to it. So, apples it is this week and next… Read More
It’s Week 2 of my Kindergarten Year. I am finally matching all of my students names with their faces and even learning some of their personalities. We’ve gone over all of the simple classroom procedures and rules, practiced most of our routines and was introduced to a full week of our typical kindergarten schedule. During our first week of kindergarten,… Read More
Tomorrow starts our first week of the school year. Part of me can’t believe that summer is over and the other part of me can’t wait to meet my students. Even though there is typically a ton of emotions, there is at least an underlying excitement for the new experience. I love being a part of this new experience for… Read More
Back to school is right around the corner. No matter how many years I have done this, it still makes my stomach do a few flips. Will I be ready for a whole classroom full of fresh Kindergarteners? Will I be able to keep them on track enough to teach them so they can succeed? Is my classroom organized in… Read More
Did you know that Oriental Trading has a section that is meant for teachers? I didn’t either but now that I do, I am SOLD! It’s called Learn 365 and there is everything from folders, to stackable organization, bulletin board decorations and SO.MUCH.MORE! So as I went shopping I made note of my Top 10 Classroom Finds to share with… Read More
It’s back to school time around here, what about for you? I’m busy planning lessons, weekly themes and activities for as much of the year as I can. I’ve been cleaning out my classroom, reorganizing and of course redecorating. The weeks before Back To School can be fun. It can be SO much fun. There is always the anticipation of… Read More
I know how you’re feeling. Summer is half over and it’s time to start thinking about your classroom, right? Whether it is your first, 15th or 30th year teaching, this can be an exciting yet stressful time. That’s where I come in. I am sharing my favorite things about my classroom, how they work for me and most importantly how… Read More
Do you have a growth mindset? Do you teach your students about what growth mindset is and how to have one? Over the last 4 years, my school has made a shift to this way of thinking, growing our brains and teaching! Teaching students to have grit and perseverance are traits that will hopefully stay with them for the rest… Read More
First of all, congratulations for making it through another school year and HAPPY SUMMER! I know we are all excited to have a moment to pause, take a deep breath and relax a little. I too am excited for this, but I am also looking forward to taking time to reflect, make needed and wanted changes, and moving forward with… Read More
Mother’s Day is a fun day to have an in class event, like a tea party. It is a day that we, as teachers, can help our students celebrate the special women in their lives. My favorite way to have this classroom celebration is to throw a Mother’s Day Tea Party. Hosting A Mother’s Day Tea Party In The Classroom… Read More
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Are you familiar with these signs?
Working on subtraction yet?
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Do you have breakfast in your classroom?Do you have breakfast in the classroom? Today’s blog post shares our journey with breakfast in the classroom and how we make it work!
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