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
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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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
DIY
Sensory Learning: Light Box And Light Table DIY
Our kids need sensory learning opportunities and one way we do that is with our light box or light table. Do you have a light
July 27, 2026
Centers
Write The Room!
Today, I am sharing how I set up and organize Write the Room for use during my literacy centers and answering questions about it! Write the Room
July 26, 2026
Art
Fine Motor Skills: Torn Paper Names
With the onslaught of technology in our lives, teachers everywhere have noticed a steep decline in students’ fine motor skills. I honestly believe we are
July 26, 2026
Literacy
Sensory Play In Kindergarten: Sensory Bins
Sensory play is so important for our students. That’s why we love having sensory bins in our classroom. These sensory bins are one of the
July 24, 2026
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Kindergarten Counting Activities: Number Bootcamp
At the beginning of the school year, we need explicit, hands-on kindergarten counting activities to help students develop the foundational skills for math. Number Bootcamp
July 18, 2026