Lovin' the Kindergarten Chaos in the Classroom
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
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
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
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
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
Hi friends! How many of you have a sensory table? Or maybe you want to have one, but don’t know what to do with it. Well today’s post is all about Creating a Purposeful Sensory Table Station. I hope it answers some of your questions and gives you some ideas on how to use it in your classroom! What is… Read More
Hey friends! After a week at the I Teach K conference, I am back and ready to catch up on my missed blog posts. 🙂 Today on my series, 31 Days of Kindergarten, I am talking about The Playdough Station in the Kindergarten Classroom. There are two different types of teachers, the ones who love playdough and the ones who… 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
