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
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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
Classroom Organization For Small Groups
This post is to show classroom organization for small groups and explain why we set them up the way we do and how they work.
July 9, 2024
Classroom Management
7 First Day Of School Procedures
These are the first-day-of-school procedures that I must teach on day 1! We all know that the first day of school can be insanely hectic,
July 9, 2024
Classroom Management
Classroom Design: Whole Group Area
See how this classroom utilizes their whole group instruction area to maximize learning!
July 8, 2024
Classroom Management
Flexible Seating Student Work Areas
We get lots of questions about our flexible seating student work areas and about our classroom design. Specifically, how and why of each area of
July 8, 2024
Math
Math Games: Ten Frame Matching Game
Math games are a great way to practice and review math skills and math content. What about a giant memory game? I mean, who doesn’t
June 27, 2024
Classroom Management
Classroom Snack Ideas: Friendship Salad
One of the first classroom snack ideas is Friendship Salad! Every Friday in our classroom, we have Foodie Fun Friday, where we cook or make
June 25, 2024
Classroom Management
Small Group Instruction
Does small group instruction stress you out? Does it seem like extra work? I get it. But did you know that small group instruction is
June 24, 2024
Literacy
ABC Books For The Classroom
We love to use ABC books in our classroom, especially at the beginning of the school year! High-quality, engaging, fun alphabet books are essential in
June 22, 2024