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
First Day of Kindergarten
There is nothing like the first week of Kindergarten. It is exhausting. There is no way to prepare for the exhaustion, but there are a few ways to make it go smoother. Have a plan that is developmentally appropriate. Model and practice classroom procedures...over an dover again. Think About Procedures When planning your first day, that about what do you want your kids to do when they come ... Read More about First Day of Kindergarten
5 Math Manipulatives
Children learn best when they get their hands on materials. They need to physically move an object to count, add, and take away. Today, I am sharing my 5 favorite math manipulatives. Dominos I like to use dominoes in my classroom because they are open ended. You can count them, you can add with them, and you can subtract them. You can work with numbers 1-10 or numbers 10-20, depending on ... Read More about 5 Math Manipulatives
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