Hooray…it’s one of my most favorite themes in Kindergarten! There is such a short time between Thanksgiving and Winter Break, usually 3 to 4 weeks, which makes it the perfect time for gingerbread man, boy, girl, etc., theme. I love all of the different versions of the gingerbread books and of course, we have to end our gingerbread unit by… Read More
Love, love, LOVE this time of year! Crisp, cool air, sweaters, boots and Turkey crafts! We call it no-school November in our school district, since there are so many days off…but that means we can add in some simple Thanksgiving Activities for Kindergarten! Disguise a Turkey Family Project Many schools have a monthly ‘family’ project for families and students to… Read More
I love using monster activities for the days leading up to Halloween. It is a great way to be all inclusive but still add a ‘spooky’ or ‘scary’ vibe to your classroom! This Roll A Monster Game is not only fun but super versatile too! Roll A Monster Game I keep hearing, from teachers, that they want more butcher paper… Read More
Ooky, spooky Monsters and they are coming to the classroom!! Usually during the last week of October, I like to have a monster theme week. We read lots of monster books and practice our current skills with monster cross curricular activities. If you follow me on any of my social media channels, then you probably have seen the cool ideas… Read More
Why Make Monster Slime? A few years ago I decided to do an alternate activity on the day before Halloween. The students tend to be a little extra on this day, as they anticipate the costume parade, classroom party and candy!! And since slime has been all the rage over the last few years and most kids love it, Monster… Read More
Fall Leaf Count & Match: Quantity to Numerals The leaves are falling and despite all the noise around us, learning IS happening! If you teach like me, then you teach each numeral explicitly. This also includes teaching about matching quantities to numerals. I like to teach the method of touch and count. Students will touch each object/item and attach a… Read More
Hello friends! We are one week into July and on day 7 of #31daysofkindergarten. Today is all about the Writing Station in Kindergarten. This is another favorite station of my students and I love watching their writing grow! What You Need for a Writing Station I am fortunate enough to have a really big classroom and so I am able… Read More
Absences. Almost without exception, every student will have at least one absence during the school year. While every school and/or school district has their own policy on what makes an absence excused, or not excused, teachers everywhere appreciate a quick note. This Free Printable Student Absence Note for parents is a great way to get the information that you need… Read More
This school year has been different to say the least. We don’t need to summarize it any farther than that, but let’s focus on one problem that I am constantly seeing. MASKS. Most teachers and students are required to wear them most if not all of the school day. This can lead to a whole bunch of problems and annoyances…. 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
