Holidays
100th Day Of School Activities
The 100th Day Of School is always a highlight of our year! That day is a milestone for us because we’ve been learning and laughing
January 7, 2025
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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Weekly Lesson Plans
Squirrel’s New Year’s Resolution: Lesson Plans
Happy New Year, and welcome to the first Schedulin’ Sunday of 2025! It’s week 19 of Kindergarten, it’s short, and the week back after a
January 4, 2025
Art
Classroom Art Projects: Art In The Classroom
A staple of our classroom is our classroom art projects. We try to do 2-3 art projects a week. Each art project is tied to
January 2, 2025
Math
Counting To 100: Stackign Cups
Counting to 100 and counting numbers to 100 can be a challenge for many of our students. We have the goal that by the 100th
January 2, 2025
Classroom Management
Cooking In The Classroom
Every Friday in our class is Foodie Fun Friday! That means we are cooking in the classroom or make a snack related to our theme
January 2, 2025
Classroom Management
Classroom Management Tools: Wireless Doorbell
We know that classroom management is a must. And we know that getting our kid’s attention can be tough, but it’s also necessary. That’s where
December 30, 2024
Classroom Management
Classroom Supplies Organization
In our classroom, we have no tables and desks. We do all of our learning and art and work on the floor! Since we don’t
December 30, 2024
Art
Arctic Animals Activities
One of my struggles in kindergarten was always meeting the research standards. Research? Kindergarten? Oh sure, turn them loose on Google, and they can
December 19, 2024
Literacy
PENGUINS! Penguin Activities!
Our penguins research project brings these adorable creatures into the classroom, where we get to explore their unique characteristics and behaviors. Join us on this
December 19, 2024
Literacy
Winter Reading Comprehension/January Reading Comprehension: Winter Read Alouds
Winter and January have some of our favorite winter read-alouds, such as Snowmen At Night, Tacky The Penguin, Snowy Day, and Bear Snores On! These
December 17, 2024