Classroom Management
7 First Day Of School Procedures
These are the first-day-of-school procedures that I must teach on day 1! We all know that the first day of school can be insanely hectic,
July 9, 2024
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
Classroom Design: Whole Group Area
See how this classroom utilizes their whole group instruction area to maximize learning!
July 8, 2024
Classroom Management
Flexible Seating Student Work Areas
We get lots of questions about our flexible seating student work areas and about our classroom design. Specifically, how and why of each area of
July 8, 2024
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
June 27, 2024
Math
Math Games: Ten Frame Matching Game
Math games are a great way to practice and review math skills and math content. What about a giant memory game? I mean, who doesn’t
June 27, 2024
Classroom Management
Classroom Snack Ideas: Friendship Salad
One of the first classroom snack ideas is Friendship Salad! Every Friday in our classroom, we have Foodie Fun Friday, where we cook or make
June 25, 2024
Classroom Management
Small Group Instruction
Does small group instruction stress you out? Does it seem like extra work? I get it. But did you know that small group instruction is
June 24, 2024
Literacy
ABC Books For The Classroom
We love to use ABC books in our classroom, especially at the beginning of the school year! High-quality, engaging, fun alphabet books are essential in
June 22, 2024
Literacy
Back To School Read Alouds
Today, we’re sharing our favorite beginnng of the year read-alouds. These are just some of the books we use in our classroom. We’re always adding
June 16, 2024
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 14, 2024