I always have BIG plans for the first day of Kindergarten. I want it to memorable and special, but I know we also have learn our way around the classroom and school. First, think about what you want kids to do when they come into your classroom. We have a 20 minute period of time when students come into our classroom. I like to stand at the door and greet students as they come into my classroom. I ... Read More about First Day of Kindergarten
8 ways to use visuals in your early elementary classroom
If you've ever felt like you're repeating yourself all day long, you're not alone! Teaching young learners requires lots of reminders, but one simple strategy can make a huge difference: using visuals. Visuals help students understand what you are saying, even if they aren't yet strong readers. Young children process pictures much faster than spoken language, and visuals give them something ... Read More about 8 ways to use visuals in your early elementary classroom
Free Digraph Summer Word Work
Is it summer break yet? I love my job, but teaching in May is exhausting. Today, I am sharing these FREE Digraph Word Cards plus five ways to use them in your classroom. These "crabby" cards are perfect for end of the year or summer school. Here are five hands on activities you can use in your classroom or homeschool that your kids will love. These games can be used with ANY set of word cards. ... Read More about Free Digraph Summer Word Work
All About Plants Growing Plants in Kindergarten 1st Grade
Spring has sprung! That means it’s the perfect time to start talking about plants. Today, I’m sharing five simple and engaging ways to teach your primary students all about plants. I like to begin by asking my students if they have noticed any leaves or flowers blooming yet. This gets them excited and thinking about the changes happening around them. From there, we read a few books about plants ... Read More about All About Plants Growing Plants in Kindergarten 1st Grade
5 Ways to Practice Heart Words
When I first started teaching students, we taught students a list of 100 sight words or high frequency words. They words that appeared often in text and we wanted students to memorize them. Now we know, if teach kids to memorize 100 words, they can read 100 words. If we teach them to read the 44 phonemes, they can read 1000's of words. Now, when I teach heart, we map them like any other word, but ... Read More about 5 Ways to Practice Heart Words
5 Simple Ways to Ease Back into School After Winter Break
Coming back to school after winter break can feel overwhelming—for teachers and students. The excitement, the chatter, the forgotten routines… it’s a lot. Before you dive back into academics, remember this important reminder: Go slow now so you can go fast later.Spending time resetting expectations and rebuilding routines will save you weeks of frustration down the road. Here are 5 easy and ... Read More about 5 Simple Ways to Ease Back into School After Winter Break
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