Lovin' the Kindergarten Chaos in the Classroom
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
Well Hello Spring…good to see you!! It’s the first day of Spring today, so time to share 35+ Spring Activities to Use in the Classroom ! Whether it’s still snowing where you live or if the pollen is already causing you allergy fits, the ‘official’ Spring season has arrived, so time to have some sunny,warm fun! Ideas From Kindergarten Chaos Spring… Read More
Happy back to school season! I am already in my fourth week of school, but I know that many of you just started this week. If you are feeling inspired to try out a sensory table or if you are looking for a fun new filler, then this post is for you! I’m happy to partner with Oriental Trading and… Read More
The one common thing we know about St. Patrick’s Day is that it’s wear green or get pinched. No one wants to get pinched, so we wear green. St. Patrick’s Day can be so much more, though. St. Patrick’s Day can be the perfect theme to help Kindergartners learn important skills. These St. Patrick’s Day activities are our favorites! This… Read More
It’s about that time, time for us to teach our students all about Dental Health! Although we do this every school year, in February, it is nice to switch things up and add something new to the mix. Que this Dental Health Month Giveaway. Dental Health Month Giveaway For Your Classroom We partnered up with Rachel Grider to help you… Read More
Using Jenga in the Classroom A few years ago, I saw another teacher use colored Jenga blocks in a whole-group activity. The students were doing a math activity and each color represented a step in the process. This class was an higher grade level, so it got me to thinking about how I could adapt this for my kindergarten class!… Read More
I distinctly remember making a gift for my parents in Kindergarten. It was a macaroni and paper plate picture frame ornament. It’s not a horrible idea, I’m sure my mom sheds a tear every time she pulls it out of the ornament storage box. That being said, there is something better. There is a better keepsake gift that students can… Read More
Hello and welcome to another #31daysofkindergarten …distance learning focused! One major concern that I have heard from teachers, who are doing distance learning this year, is how they will make connections and build relationships with their students. This is a valid concern, as most of us Kindergarten teachers and the students we teacher, thrive on hugs, high fives and the… 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
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
