Spring break was great but now it’s crunch time! The last 9 weeks of the school year. That means we have a lot of learning to do and there is…
Greg Smedley-Warren

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 >
Spring is in the air! And that means it’s time for eggs, bunnies, and Easter! This blog post highlights some fun, engaging, and hands-on Easter ideas for the classroom. And…
Math should be hands-on and we’re always looking for ways to make our hands-on math lessons fun and novel. Why not use toys to practice addition and subtraction? We all…
Subtraction can be a difficult concept for kids to grasp. The best way for kids to learn challenging math concepts is through hands-on, interactive lessons and games. Get off my…
This hands-on addition activity is an easy to make and highly engaging way for students to practice addition. It is FREE, hands-on, and easily differentiated. And really FUN!…
Zoo Animals: Research And Writing In Kindergarten
One of the most intimidating things to do in kindergarten is writing and research. Research involves a great deal of reading, comprehension, and vocabulary. And then you have to be…
St. Patrick’s Day Ideas And Activities
St. Patrick’s Day is always such a fun day in the classroom! Leprechauns….rainbows….Shamrock shakes….I love celebrating the day with my kids! And I’m excited to share tons of St. Patrick’s…
Schedulin Sunday: Short Vowels, St. Patrick’s Day, And Teen Numbers!
This week is a short week for us because it’s our last week before spring break. And since we’re not in school for St. Patrick’s Day, we’re having some St.Patrick’s…
So you have your center management system in place. It’s March & you’re ready to change centers but what activities do you put in your tubs/bins/centers? This post shows you…
Schedulin’ Sunday: The Little House, Teeth, Teen Numbers, And St. Patrick’s Day
This week we’re wrapping up our Teeth Research Project, starting to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, working with teen numbers, and having guest readers for Read Across America! Lesson Plans You…