22 Winter-Themed Activities for the Kindergarten Classroom
When it’s time to come back from winter break or Christmas break – it’s time to hit the ground running in kindergarten. There is explosive growth that happens from now until the spring in both reading...
View Article5 Ways to Use a Worksheet So It’s Not Just a Worksheet
Find creative uses for worksheets in the kindergarten classroom – that don’t stick to paper-and-pencil only practice. Here is why I don’t love worksheets in kindergarten (or any grade level for that...
View Article12 Dental Health Videos for Kindergarten – Read, Move and Learn!
Want to find kindergarten-friendly videos that hit the mark in time for learning about dental health? Here is a list of teacher-recommended videos for teaching about brushing teeth. It can be fun to...
View Article21 Valentines Day Freebies for Kindergarten
Let’s plan fun Valentine’s day activities for the kindergarten classroom. Here are free mini-projects, reading resources, sight word activities, and math mats – all with a Valentine’s Day theme. Don’t...
View ArticleFree Valentines Decomposing Teen Numbers Mail-a-Number Activity
Work on decomposing numbers 11-19 by breaking numbers into groups of tens and ones. Here is a free Valentine-themed printable workmat and matching number cards that you can use with your kindergarten...
View ArticleWhat Does a Teacher Really Want for Teacher Appreciation Week?
This year I wanted to ask other teachers to find out “What does a teacher really want for teacher appreciation week?” and I did. Over 70 teachers responded and there are three running themes in their...
View ArticleFree Handwriting Lowercase Letter Strips
Give your kindergartners the opportunity to keep their handwriting skills sharp with these quick, printable lowercase letter strips. I’m all about working smart in the classroom. It’s the reason why I...
View ArticleHow to Make Cupcake Crunch for a Valentine’s Classroom Snack
Cupcake Crunch is a super easy snack to make for a classroom snack on Valentine’s Day. Here’s how to create this easy snack for your Valentine’s party. This cupcake crunch recipe is a snack mix that’s...
View ArticleHow to Teach Lunchroom Procedures for the Beginning of Kindergarten
Let’s not beat around the bush and pretend that there aren’t a million little things we need to teach at the beginning of kindergarten. Because… there are. But, we also don’t have to be overwhelmed by...
View Article13 Valentine’s Day Videos for Kindergarten – Read, Move and Learn!
Want to find kindergarten-friendly videos that hit the mark in time for learning about Valentine’s Day? Here is a list of teacher-recommended videos for teaching about love, friendship, and the holiday...
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