Literacy
Back To School Read Alouds
Today, we’re sharing our favorite beginning-of-the-year read-alouds. These are just some of the books we use in our classroom. We’re always adding to and deleting
June 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
Reading Comprehension With Read It Up!
As a teacher, I am always looking for areas to improve. I always look at data and my students’ work to see where my teaching
June 28, 2026
Literacy
Kindergarten Letter Activities: Letters And Sounds Cups
My class loves stacking anything! So why not bring some learning into their love of stacking? Check out our kindergarten letter activities, letter stacking cups,
June 26, 2026
Classroom Management
Embedded Mnemonics Explained
What Are Embedded Mnemonics? The Research Behind One of My Favorite Ways to Teach Letter Sounds Have you ever looked at an alphabet chart and
June 24, 2026
Literacy
Systematic And Explicit Phonics Instruction
Our annual book study with Abbie from Kindergarten Chaos is 7 Mighty Moves; the second move is about systematic and explicit phonics instruction. What Is Systematic And Explicit
June 24, 2026
Math
Math Lessons: Math Block
Are you looking for ideas for math lessons and how to set up your math block? This blog post gives you details on what our
June 16, 2026
Inspiration
Classroom Engagement: The Price Is Right In The Classroom
Growing up, a sick day from school meant one thing: The Price Is Right and Bob Barker reminding us to help control the pet population.
June 6, 2026
Literacy
Sight Word Review Activity
Sight word review (and phonics review) can be a boring, repetitive thing. And what happens when our kids are bored? Boredom….behavior issues…teacher stress….and we don’t
June 4, 2026
Literacy
Sight Word Activities: Teaching Sight Words
How do you teach sight words? Can you still teach sight words? What are your favorite sight word activities to teach sight words? These are
June 1, 2026
Literacy
Learning Games For Kindergarten: Going On A Letter Hunt
Learning games for kindergarten is a great way for kids to practice and review skills. Who doesn’t love pirates? And who doesn’t love letting kids
May 29, 2026