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
July 30, 2026
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DIY
Sensory Learning: Light Box And Light Table DIY
Our kids need sensory learning opportunities and one way we do that is with our light box or light table. Do you have a light
July 27, 2026
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 26, 2026
Art
Fine Motor Skills: Torn Paper Names
With the onslaught of technology in our lives, teachers everywhere have noticed a steep decline in students’ fine motor skills. I honestly believe we are
July 26, 2026
Literacy
Sensory Play In Kindergarten: Sensory Bins
Sensory play is so important for our students. That’s why we love having sensory bins in our classroom. These sensory bins are one of the
July 24, 2026
Homepage Featured-Math
Kindergarten Counting Activities: Number Bootcamp
At the beginning of the school year, we need explicit, hands-on kindergarten counting activities to help students develop the foundational skills for math. Number Bootcamp
July 18, 2026
Classroom Management
Back To School Documents
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, 2026
S.T.E.A.M.
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 13, 2026
Classroom Management
Classroom Organization: DIY 4 Sided Pocket Chart Stand
Pocket charts are a key part of our classroom, and so is classroom organization. We use our pocket charts for centers and whole-group lessons.
July 12, 2026
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 11, 2026