Have you been following along with my blog series, #31daysofkindergarten? Well if you have been following, I’m sure you have noticed that there is a strong theme of distance and hybrid learning in many of the posts. That’s because this school year is going to be different. One like we have never seen before. Some school districts are doing hybrid… Read More
Boom Cards: Everything You Need To Know
It goes without saying, we’re all in this new boat together. It takes a trip out to sea and then back to shore. Back out again, then closer to the shore. You know what I mean. Our next school year is up in the air. (Did you read day 3 of #31daysofkindergarten?) One thing I do know is that the… Read More
Super Ideas For Teaching Rules & Procedures In A Kindergarten Classroom
Psssstttt…want to know a secret? THE big secret to mastering Kindergarten? Great! You are in the right place to learn! Welcome to the 4th day of #31daysofkindergarten, which is all about the secret. What’s the secret? I’m so glad you asked. The secret to mastering how to teach Kindergarten is all about mastering classroom management. Every teacher wants a seamlessly… Read More
Preparing for the 2020 School Year
What will the 2020 Kindergarten School Year look like? Honestly, I don’t think anyone really knows. Every state and school district seems to have it’s own ideas and potential plan(s), but nobody appears to know what those are or what it looks like. Yikes. Our school district only submitted one plan, but hasn’t yet voted on it. The plan is… Read More
Best Assessments for Kindergarten
Hello and welcome to day 2 of #31daysofkindergarten ! Today is all about the best assessments for Kindergarten. If you missed yesterday’s post on creating an academic schedule, you can read it here. You can also go here to watch our IG Live conversation on my IGTV. Why do we assess kindergartners? Haha! As an early/emergent learner advocate, I completely… Read More
Kindergarten Daily Academic Schedule
Hello friends and welcome to the series, 31 Days of Kindergarten. Maybe you joined in my last series a few years ago, or maybe you are new to my blog and Kindergarten world! Regardless, welcome! Pull up a chair and make yourself at home, especially over the next 31 days. Feel free to comment, ask questions, and enjoy the freebies… Read More
Teaching Kindergartners to Use the ABC Word Work Station
Hi friends! I hope you have been enjoying this 31 Days of Kindergarten series. 🙂 I have shared almost all of the stations that implement in my kindergarten classroom. Today I am sharing tips for Teaching Kindergartners to Use the ABC Word Work Station. What is the ABC Word Work Station? This station focuses on letters and words and requires… Read More
The Pocket Chart Station in the Kindergarten Classroom
I am super excited about sharing today’s #31daysofkindergarten post. And today is all about implementing the Pocket Chart Station in the Kindergarten Classroom. I love this station because there are so many options for students to do, either independently or with a partner. This station utilizes so many of the ELA standards and skills I am teaching whole-group, which then… Read More
Creating a Purposeful Sensory Table Station
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
What Does the Creation Station Look Like in Kindergarten?
It’s another sunny day here at Kindergarten Chaos and I’m excited to share today’s 31 Days of Kindergarten post. What does the Creation Station look like in Kindergarten? I get asked this a lot when I speak to kindergarten teachers about literacy stations in the classroom. What is a creation station? Is a creation station really necessary? Does it belong… Read More