Literacy
Classroom Organization: Classroom Library
One question that comes up on social media a lot is about classroom organization, specifically the classroom library and book organization. After years of trying
July 2, 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
Meet The Teacher
Our school hosts a meet-the-teacher night a few days before the first day of school. This allows students and families to meet me, see the
July 2, 2026
Classroom Management
Kindergarten Classroom Ideas: Glue Sponges
One of our favorite and most loved kindergarten classroom ideas is THE ORIGINAL Glue Sponge. As teachers our struggle with glue sticks and glue bottles
July 1, 2026
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
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