Art
Fine Motor Skills: Torn Paper Names
With the onslaught of technology in our lives, teachers everywhere have noticed a steep decline in the fine motor skills of our students. I have
August 18, 2023
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THE FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL
It’s the first week of school. It’s fun. It’s overwhelming. It’s exhausting. Hopefully, you’ll find some ideas and resources in this post to help make
July 29, 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
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
Classroom Management
Wireless Doorbell For The Classroom
Classroom management is the key to everything in our classrooms. And one of the key pieces of classroom management is being able to get
July 3, 2023