Lovin' the Kindergarten Chaos in the Classroom
It’s that time of the school year again. The time when teachers gather student data and work samples, in preparation for each student’s Parent Teacher Conference. In our district, we are only required to have one scheduled parent teacher conference a year, so I try and make sure to be well organized and well prepared. I often get asked what… Read More
The beginning of the kindergarten year is full of teaching rules and procedures, isn’t it? One of the most important procedures that every Kindergarten class should have is How To Use School Supplies. Start your school year off the right way!! Teach your students HOW to use each school supply, as well as teach them your rules, procedures, and expectations… Read More
Real Kindergarten Classroom Must-Haves from a Current Classroom Teacher Let’s be real and honest here…there are lots of opinions on the world wide web. Everyone wants to give their opinion on what is important for students and education in general. Everyone wants to give their opinion on what is ‘too stimulating’ and if you should have flexible seating or now…. Read More
The 100th day of school might not be celebrated everywhere, but it should be! In my opinion, the 100th day is just as important as celebrating the winter holidays or Valentine’s day. Why? Because kids need it (and teachers do too!). We’ve made it through 100 days of school. For some children, being in Kindergarten is the first time they… Read More
Hey, hey friends!! It’s almost December and that means Gingerbread in the Kindergarten Classroom, in my neck of the woods! Honestly, it is one of my favorite themes to do each year. There are so many standards that you can hit, all while using the gingerbread theme and the many different versions of the gingerbread man story. Check out all… Read More
Assessments Should Drive Instruction As teachers, we know that assessment drives instruction. Assessments are necessary for determining what skills a student has or still needs practice with to master. But if you have been in any education for any length of time, you know that there are some assessments that are just not valuable and/or accurate. Can I get an… 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
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
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
Looking for a fun and engaging game to help teach subtraction? Try using this Subtraction Bowling FREEBIE with your students! Teaching subtraction can be tricky sometimes. Not every school year, but some years it can be a challenge. I have found that after teaching addition to my kindergartners, that they struggle with taking away, instead of ‘adding to’, like they… Read More
Every school should have this wall. I wish every child felt the confidence and strength to do their best!
I want this in my classroom!!Know someone who would love a desk like this over the festive period?
Have you tried this??‼️SNACK HACK ALERT‼️
This was one of my very favorite snack hacks back when I was teaching and I still use it whenever I am giving a snack to a group of kids (at church or parties). Use a COFFEE FILTER instead of a paper plate or paper towel. Here’s why:
✅Coffee filters are cheap! You can buy a pack of 200 for about a dollar and some change!
✅ Coffee filters are better for the environment than paper plates or paper towels (especially if you use the unbleached ones which are slightly more expensive). It takes only around 6-8 months for a coffee filter to decompose. You can even throw them in your compost bin as long as they aren’t coated in plastic.
✅ Coffee filters retain their bowl-like shape and keep the contents of the snack from spilling on the table!
Of course, using reusable plates is always preferred but if you are feeding a group of kids and need something in a pinch, grab a coffee filter and add any dry snack (popcorn, crackers, etc). .
Time for everything Thanksgiving!!! 🥧Including this fun Pumpkin Pie Math game I put in one of the math tubs! 🥧Add some white Pom-Poms for the ‘whipped cream’ and include tweezers or plastic spoons to scoop the whipped cream!🥰This is one of my Thanksgiving favorites...plus it’s authentic practice of number representations AND fine motor practice! #kindergartenchaos #iteachk #kindergarten (tweezers, pom poms, baking cups and plastic spoons from Dollar Tree)😉 Here is the link: www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Pumpkin-Pie-Differentiated-Counting-Math-Game-1-10-4-Counting...