My class this year is immature. They cry....a lot. They struggle with the basic social skills such as sharing, taking turns, and losing at games. And, I have one student that screams and throws things when he is frustrated. There are days where I feel like I am teaching three year olds, not kindergarteners. I am spending a lot more time creating a positive classroom community, where my class ... Read More about Positive Classroom Management Strategies
5 Ways to Teach Letters
Letter naming is a strong predictor for future reading success. Students cannot know and apply the Alphabetic Principle until they can recognize and name the majority of letters. Students need explicit instruction that will help them identify, name, and write letters. Once students are able to rapidly identify and name letters, then they will be ready to move on to letter sounds and spellings. ... Read More about 5 Ways to Teach Letters
Patriot’s Day; September 11th Activities
Where were you on September 11th? I was living in the college dorms at the time. I remember being woken up by a phone call from one of my friends. She knew my dad was working in Washington DC at the time. My dormates and I sat on the couch, glued to the tv, not fully comprehending what was happening. September 11th was a day that changed our country forever. It is a scary topic and I know some ... Read More about Patriot’s Day; September 11th Activities
5 Fall Kindergarten Activities
The weather is finally starting to cool off, at least in the mornings. Fall doesn't officially begin for a few weeks, but I am excited to start planning. I always start with apples, then go into leaves, scarecrow, and pumpkins. Are you looking for ways to bring in a little bit of fall into you classroom? I have a few ideas for you. I recommend you start with building students background knowledge. ... Read More about 5 Fall Kindergarten Activities
8 Books for Back to School
When I start the new school year, I pick a book of the day for the first two weeks. I create a variety of activities to go with each book. I use a lot of books that focus on social and emotional learning, including kindness, friendship, and respect. But, I also add in some fun silly books. Here are some of my favorite books that your probably already have in your class library. Chicka Chicka ... Read More about 8 Books for Back to School
The Alphabetic Principle
The Alphabetic Principal. It sounds so fancy, right? It's talked about in the Science of Reading. What does it mean? It is knowing that oral sounds (phonemes) in spoken words are represented by letters in print. We know, once children develop the alphabetic principle, their ability to read improves. How do I support students with the Alphabetic Principle? You can support students by ... Read More about The Alphabetic Principle
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