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 […]
Tips to Save a New Teacher’s Sanity
Happy Back to School season teacher friends! If you are a new or newer teacher than you will want to read these Tips to Save a New Teacher’s Sanity. I have been getting emails and messages on Instagram/FB from new teachers asking for tips and advice. So, I thought that a quick and simple post would be […]
Back To School Ideas & Advice From a Classroom Kindergarten Teacher
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? […]
My Top 10 Classroom Finds From Oriental Trading
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 […]
Fabulous Back To School Teacher Giveaway
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 […]
Ideas For Encouraging Growth Mindset In The Classroom
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 […]
How to Teach the Kindergarten Literacy Standards – RL.K.1
Kindergarten Literacy Standards – RL.K.1 Hello and welcome to my new series, Intentionally Teaching with Purpose and Fun! I created this series for current and future Kindergarten teachers who want to understand, comprehend and teach the curriculum and standards in an engaging, purposeful and fun way! This series is set up to focus on one […]
Subtraction Bowling FREEBIE
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 […]
November and Thanksgiving Activities for Kindergarten
Happy November, friends! Does anyone else feel like this time of year flies by at lightning speed? I know for me, having multiple days off for Veterans Day, Election Day and Thanksgiving Family break, gives me only a few days to focus on my favorite holiday…Thanksgiving!! But there are so many cute, yet purposeful November and Thanksgiving […]
Pumpkin Activities for the Kindergarten Classroom
It’s October and that means Pumpkins everywhere!! Today I am sharing a handful of awesome, engaging, and interactive Pumpkin Activities for the Kindergarten Classroom. I love this time of year! I always do a unit of apples in September and a unit of pumpkins in October. I enjoy teaching these units, since it is something […]