Classroom Management
Classroom Setup 2023-2024
Step into our classroom which is designed to spark joy and curiosity and be a space that fosters creativity, collaboration, and FUN! And this year
July 20, 2023
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
Hopes And Dreams
One of my favorite activities to do during the beginning of the school year is to write our hopes and dreams for kindergarten. It’s so
July 11, 2023
Classroom Management
Classroom Dismissal: End Of The Day Dance Party
Afternoon or classroom dismissal. Who loves it? Who hates it? This time of the day used to be one of my most dreaded times of
June 27, 2023
Math
Book Study: Exploring Mathematics Through Play
It’s time for our annual summer book study with Kindergarten Chaos! This year Abbie and I decided to a math book since there is so
June 23, 2023
Centers
Centers In The Classroom: Tubs
Let’s talk centers. Ya’ll, we love centers (or hippopotamuses as we call them). One of the key components of our centers is choice. We give
June 16, 2023
Literacy
Kindergarten Review Games
Keeping students engaged and learning can be a daunting task. And let’s be honest, keeping us teachers engaged can be just as challenging. That means
June 13, 2023
Math
Book Study: Exploring Mathematics Through Play Chapter 2
It’s time for our annual summer book study with Kindergarten Chaos! This year Abbie and I decided to a math book since there is so
June 13, 2023
Math
Dice Games: Using Dice In The Classroom
Who loves dice in the classroom? Raise your hand if you have tons of dice floating around the classroom. I love dice because using them
June 13, 2023
Literacy
Letter And Sound Recognition: Letter And Sound Stacking Cups
My class loves stacking anything! So why not bring some learning into their love of stacking? Check out our letter stacking cups and beginning sound
June 12, 2023
DIY
DIY Sensory Bin With PVC Pipe
I feel like I am on a mission to bring PVC pipe to every classroom in the world! Plus, I am also kind of
June 10, 2023