Literacy
Teaching Science And Social Studies With Research Projects
Teaching science and social studies can be fun and easy with our kindergarten research projects! When Common Core standards were introduced years ago, one of
July 28, 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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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
July 25, 2024
Centers
Write The Room!
Today, I am sharing how I set up and organize Write the Room for use during my literacy centers and answering questions about it! Write the Room
July 21, 2024
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 19, 2024
Classroom Management
Flexible Seating
Do you use flexible seating? Are you looking for information, tips, and routines for bringing flexible seating into your classroom? This blog post explains how
July 18, 2024
Classroom Management
Classroom Management Strategies: Slippers In The Classroom
Classroom management strategies can be more than routines and procedures. In fact, creating a comfortable learning environment is part of successful classroom management. If you’ve
July 18, 2024
Classroom Management
Back To School Documents Dump
Apparently, there’s this thing in politics, government, and business called a document dump. And you use it when you want to put a bunch of
July 17, 2024
Classroom Management
The First Day Of School
The first day of school is always hard. It’s lots of fun. And hard. And exhausting. Knowing what to do on that first day can
July 17, 2024
Homepage Featured
Learning About Families: Families Theme
Learning about families is a must at the beginning of the year. Getting to know our students is key to building relationships. Relationships are key
July 9, 2024
Homepage Featured
KINDERGARTEN SCIENCE LESSONS: GERMS
One of our first kindergarten science lessons is about germs. Germs are everywhere in our classrooms. Like everywhere. Because kids make a lot of germs.
July 9, 2024