Literacy
Kindergarten Phonics: Word Family Bootcamp
How can we make our kindergarten phonics instruction more effective, easier, and more engaging? Word Family Bootcamp is a science of reading-aligned curriculum that allows
September 14, 2025
Literacy
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Literacy
Kindergarten Pirate Activities: Talk Like A Pirate Day!
You know, there truly is a day to celebrate everything. September 19th is Talk Like A Pirate Day! This is a perfect day for kindergarten!
September 9, 2025
Literacy
All About Apples: Apple Activities
It’s apple pickin’ time and September is the perfect month for apple activities! September 26th is Johnny Appleseed’s birthday so we celebrate apples all month
September 3, 2025
Literacy
Activities For Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
Activities for Chicka Chicka Chicka Boom Boom are just fun! Show of hands…who loves Chicka Chicka Boom Boom? This is such a classic beginning-of-the-year read-aloud
July 17, 2025
Classroom Management
Centers In The Classroom: How To Introduce Centers
Centers in the classroom can be a lot. Let’s be real. They can be stressful and overwhelming. Our center management system makes centers more kid-friendly
June 21, 2025
Literacy
Letter Tracing Activities
What can we do for students who are struggling with letter recognition? In addition to targeted small groups and daily letter and sound practice, we
June 17, 2025
Literacy
Rainbow Ideas For The Classroom
Rainbows are beautiful and magical and are where unicorns live. I want a unicorn. Therefore, I want to be a rainbow. But we all know
March 13, 2025
Centers
March Center Activities
So, you have your center management system in place. It’s March & you’re ready to change centers, but what activities do you put in your
February 21, 2025
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