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
June 26, 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 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
Classroom Management
Classroom Organization Ideas: Teacher Binder
One of my constant struggles as an educator is classroom organization and I’m always looking for classroom organization ideas. I am not a very organized
June 19, 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
Classroom Management
Morning Message Ideas For Morning Meeting
Do you need some easy morning message ideas? The morning message is the fourth and final piece of the morning meeting and follows the greeting,
June 13, 2024
Classroom Management
Morning Meeting Activity
The morning meeting activity follows the sharing time. What Is The Morning Meeting Activity? The activity part of the morning meeting is simply a game!
June 13, 2024
Classroom Management
Morning Meeting Sharing Ideas
Another component of morning meeting is the sharing time. Keep reading for morning meeting sharing ideas and resources. The Importance of Morning Meeting Sharing Time
June 13, 2024