Lovin' the Kindergarten Chaos in the Classroom
STEM is such a vital and exciting part of any kindergarten classroom. They teach a variety of different skills including those that come when teaching science, technology, engineering or math! My favorite part about STEM, though, is that my students always think we’re just playing. I try very hard to make sure that my students have as much fun while… 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
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 Activities for Kindergarten, that it… Read More
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 almost all kindergartners have experience… Read More
Hello October!! I don’t know about you, but I am ready for cooler nights, scarves, and fall boots! But before we get caught up in everything pumpkin, we need to chat about som fun Fire Safety and Prevention Week Activities you can use in your classroom! Confession here…I have never had an entire week of Fire Safety. I have focused on this… Read More
Hey friends! I hope the beginning of the school year is treating you well and you are finding your teaching groove! We are heading into week 6 and that means…Apples, Apples, Apples!! Today I am sharing a few fun and hands-on ideas for teaching and using Apples in Kindergarten! I start my week(s) on apples by asking my kinders to… Read More
As we all know, Mother’s Day is such a special holiday. A day where we can honor the women in our lives who have done so much for us, spent countless hours loving us, and ultimately are spending their lives being our mom (or grandma, step mom, etc). Kids, especially young kids, have good intentions of making and giving gifts… Read More
Spare time doesn’t usually come in buckets and buckets around here but when I do have spare time there are a few things I enjoy doing most: spending time with my family, wandering around Target or the dollar store searching for finds for my classroom (like this one) or browsing pinterest for teacher hacks. I LOVE Teacher Hacks. They are like little… Read More
Plastic Easter Eggs are quintessential piece of Easter. They can be used in decorations, an Easter egg hunt, in Easter baskets, etc. They can also be used in the classroom and in incredibly creative and fun ways! I enjoy bringing themes into my classroom, especially for holidays. It helps get the kids excited and keeps learning fun. Here are ways that… Read More
February is a full month for us teachers! There are so many themes that can be incorporated for the month: Valentine’s Day, Heart Health Month, Ground Hog Day, Dental Health Month, and Black History Month. This can be stressful but so much fun! These are fabulous themes on their own, but also fun ways to help teach areas such as… Read More
Raise your hand if you’re feeling uneasy about the upcoming school year and thinking about a side (or main) hustle?!✋🏼My friend Kisha Mitchell @bethelightinc has been such a positive light to me and I loved reading how her side hustle came to be! She is one of the authors, along with many others, who share how they made their dreams a reality! As someone who had had MANY questions about turning my passion projects into something other than a wish, I was inspired and motivated to make BIG changes in my life! Thanks @sidehustlehandbook for publishing a book that has pushed me to make things HAPPEN! 💕#teacherpreneurs #sidehustlehandbook
🎉Yeah!! I finally finished this year long bundle! There are 10 months of counting mats! These were great addition to my math tubs! They include printable counters or you can use your own. I used some of the printable one and some mini erasers too! AND...I have the whole bundle on a quick sale! Head over to my TPT store or go to my IG stories for a quick swipe up! 🤗#kindergartenchaos #iteachk #kindergarten #counting
