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
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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
Centers
January Centers And Winter Centers
So you have your center management system in place. It’s January, and you’re ready to change kindergarten centers, but what January centers and activities do
December 16, 2024
Classroom Tools
Classroom Hack: Circle Maker DIY
Can you draw a circle? We love circle charts, anchor charts, and word webs. We love our center wheel. But people, those circles make me
December 16, 2024
Classroom Management
Polar Express Activities And Christmas Activities For The Classroom
Well, here we are! Week 18 of kindergartenten. The last 4.5 days of the first semester. I cannot believe the year is half over, but
December 14, 2024
Weekly Lesson Plans
Kindergarten Gingerbread Week: Math, Writing, And Lesson Plans
Welcome to week 17 of kindergarten, 10 days of putting our classroom management skills to the test and using our kindergarten December lesson plans to
December 7, 2024
Weekly Lesson Plans
Kindergarten December Lesson Plans: Holidays Around The World, CVC Words, Decomposing Number
Welcome to week 16 of kindergarten, the start of 15 days of putting our classroom management skills to the test and using our kindergarten December
November 30, 2024
DIY
December Classroom Activities
Keep kids engaged with these fun December classroom activities! We LOVE DIY games, centers, and activities that are easy to prep, fun for the
November 25, 2024