Literacy
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
Show of hands…who loves Chicka Chicka Boom Boom? This is such a classic beginning-of-the-year read-aloud that’s full of possibilities for lessons and activities and makes
July 26, 2023
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Classroom Management
Classroom Management: Behavior Systems And Trampolines
Listen, classroom management is hard. It’s one of those things that changes from day to day and year to year. It’s something we never
July 25, 2023
Classroom Management
Classroom Setup 2023-2024
Step into our classroom which is designed to spark joy and curiosity and be a space that fosters creativity, collaboration, and FUN! And this year
July 20, 2023
Classroom Management
Meet The Teacher
Our school hosts a meet-the-teacher night a few days before the first day of school. This allows students and families to meet me, see the
July 19, 2023
Classroom Management
Hopes And Dreams
One of my favorite activities to do during the beginning of the school year is to write our hopes and dreams for kindergarten. It’s so
July 11, 2023
Classroom Management
Back To School Documents Dump
Apparently, there’s this thing in politics and government and business called a document dump. And you use it when you want to put a bunch
July 10, 2023
Literacy
Back To School Comprehension Activities
The beginning of the school year is simply overwhelming, right?! There is so much for us to do and prepare and so many procedures and
July 8, 2023
Classroom Management
Cooking In The Classroom
Every Friday in our class is Foodie Fun Friday! That means we cook or make a snack that is related to our theme or unit.
July 6, 2023
Classroom Management
Friendship Salad: Building Community In Your Class
Every Friday in our classroom we have Foodie Fun Friday where we cook or make some kind of snack. It’s a great way to end
July 6, 2023
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 6, 2023