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Five Senses Activities: Kindergarten Lesson Plans & Ideas for Week 4
It’s week 4 of kindergarten, so we’re officially in week 2 of centers, so we’re adding the light box and sensory bin to the mix!
August 29, 2026
Greg Smedley-Warren
Howdy, I am Mr. Greg. I have been teaching for 11 years. I spent a year teaching fifth grade, two years in second grade and am now in my 9th year in Kindergarten. Kindergarten is my passion and my calling but honestly, that wasn’t how it started. Read the whole story >
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Literacy
Activities For Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
Activities for Chicka Chicka Chicka Boom Boom are just fun! Show of hands…who loves Chicka Chicka Boom Boom? This is such a classic beginning-of-the-year read-aloud
August 29, 2026
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Kindergarten Lesson Plans & Activities: ABC Bootcamp, Numbers, Five Senses & Families
It’s week 3 of kindergarten, so we’re officially starting our required curriculum this week, but in a more kindergarten-appropriate way! This week is still focused
August 23, 2026
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Learning About Families: Families Theme
Learning about families is a must at the beginning of the year. Getting to know our students is key to building relationships. Relationships are key
August 17, 2026
Classroom Management
ABC Bootcamp: Kindergarten Letters and Sounds Lesson Plans & Activities
It’s week 2 of kindergarten, so we’re hoping to settle into some routines and procedures. This week is more academics (not necessarily required curriculum), but
August 15, 2026
Classroom Management
Kindergarten Prepping And Planning-Scheduling Sunday – How It Works
One of the things TKS is known for is Schedulin Sunday! It’s a staple around here, and it’s a big part of my work-life balance.
August 9, 2026
Classroom Management
The First Week of Kindergarten: Lesson Plans, Activities & Ideas
What do you do for the first week of school? What should I focus on for back-to-school with my kids? Help! I need kindergarten lesson
August 8, 2026
Classroom Management
Kindergarten Classroom Tour: Less Stuff, More Kids, More Learning
Welcome to my new kindergarten classroom! New room. Different setup. New spaces. And a whole lot of blank walls. And that’s intentional. When I started
August 7, 2026
Classroom Management
Morning Meeting Ideas: How And Why
Morning meetings are one of the most asked-about topics here at TKS, so we wanted to explain and share some morning meeting ideas with you.
August 2, 2026
Classroom Management
Stem Bins/Morning Tubs
We all know the importance of play in the classroom, and one way we can bring more play into our classroom is with our stem
July 30, 2026