Classroom Management
Morning Meeting Greetings
Today, we are continuing our blog series on Morning Meeting, talking about morning meeting greetings. Why Are Morning Meeting Greetings Important? One thing we need
June 13, 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
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.
June 13, 2024
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
June 6, 2024
Classroom Management
Kindergarten Classroom Ideas: Glue Sponges
One of our best kindergarten classroom ideas is THE ORIGINAL Glue sponges. I see so many teachers talking about glue sticks and glue bottles and
June 4, 2024
ABC Bootcamp Component
Teaching Sounds And Letters: ABC Bootcamp Fashion Show
How are we effectively teaching sounds and letters? We’re using our science of reading-aligned ABC BOOTCAMP! And after 26 days of ABC BOOTCAMP, it’s time
June 3, 2024
Literacy
Phonemic Awareness Activities: 7 Mighty Moves
Our annual book study with Abbie from Kindergarten Chaos is 7 Mighty Moves; the first chapter is about phonemic awareness. Please keep reading to learn
June 2, 2024
Centers
Classroom Centers: Center Management Made Easy
What is the one question I get asked more than any other? How do you set up classroom centers? Center management can be frustrating and overwhelming.
May 31, 2024
Homepage Featured-Math
Kindergarten Counting Activities: Number Bootcamp
At the beginning of the school year, we need explicit, hands-on kindergarten counting activities so students can develop the necessary foundational skills for math. Number
May 29, 2024
DIY
Phonics Activities: CVC-E Words On The Lightbox!
In our classroom, we LOVE our lightbox, and we love phonics activities. We also know that phonics activities should be fun and hands-on so this
May 29, 2024
Math
Count to 100: Light Table Counting
Student needs hands-on practice to count to 100. Students also need sensory learning experiences with math skills. Our light table counting to 100 activity gives
May 29, 2024