Inspiration
End Of The School Year Ideas
It’s the end of the school year, and I can admit that I’m excited about summer, but the thought of saying bye to my students
April 11, 2026
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S.T.E.A.M.
Butterfly Lesson Plans
Spring is the perfect time to learn about butterflies. Our butterfly lesson plans include research and writing, vocabulary, art projects, snacks and more! For our
April 10, 2026
Math
Subtraction Activities For Kindergarten: Get Off My Boat
Subtraction can be difficult for kids to grasp, so teachers need effective and easy subtraction activities for kindergarten. The best way for kids to learn
April 8, 2026
Literacy
National Schwa Day in Kindergarten (Yes, It’s a Thing…And Yes, We’re Celebrating)
Let’s be real for a second… You’ve spent weeks (months? years? your entire teaching career?!) teaching: And then along comes SCHWA like: “LOL none of
April 5, 2026
Homepage Featured
Alphabet Countdown Ideas: Backwards Bootcamp
Make the most of the end of the year with our alphabet countdown ideas and Backwards Bootcamp! Ya’ll know how much I believe in making
April 3, 2026
Literacy
Unicorn Ideas And Activities
Raise your hand if you love unicorns and love unicorn ideas for the classroom! I mean, who doesn’t?! They’re fun and happy and make everything
April 3, 2026
Homepage Featured
Lesson Plans: CVE Words, Measurement, Continents, Weather
Week 29 of kindergarten is busy with CVCE words, measurement, the 7 continents, weather, and spring! Our kindergarten lesson plans feature hands-on lessons, lots of
March 28, 2026
Inspiration
Simple and Low-Key Glow Day!
When I decided to do glow day in our classroom, I didn’t want glow day activities that took hours to set up and prep for.
March 26, 2026
Literacy
Kindergarten Writing Lessons: Animals
Writing and research are among the most intimidating things to do in kindergarten, so hopefully, these kindergarten writing lessons will make things easier! Research involves
March 25, 2026
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
March 23, 2026