Engaging Ways to Practice & Assess Alphabet Letters & Sounds
One of the first skills that I assess for my pre-k and kindergarten students is their letter knowledge. Some students
Why and How to Teach Computer Coding to Primary Students
Why Teach Computer Coding? There is no way of denying it, we live in a digital world. Computers, smartphones, and
Science & STEM Ideas for the Entire Year
I love incorporating science experiments and STEM challenges into my lessons! They are so engaging and meaningful for my students
Hands-on & Interactive Color Activities for Practicing Color Recognition & Color Words
Today I’m sharing some of my favorite hands-on and interactive ideas for practicing and assessing color recognition and color words.
Rhyming Words Games, Books, Activities, & Free Rhyming Word Picture Cards
Identifying rhyming words is an important component of phonological awareness. It helps young children hear, identify, and manipulate sounds in
Christmas Cards from Students to Parents
Here are two of my favorite Christmas cards for students to create for their parents. They both use students’ fingerprints
Fun Christmas Classroom Games
These are some of my favorite classroom games that can be played during your classroom Christmas party or anytime prior
Student Gift Ideas & Tags for Holidays Throughout the Year
As a teacher of young students, holidays usually involve some sort of celebration at school. I always like to give
Candy Science Experiments & STEM Challenge
These science experiments are the perfect way to get rid of leftover Halloween candy or to just add something sweet
Engaging, Self-Checking Skills Practice & Easy Assessment with Boom Cards / Boom Learning
I have been trying to find new ways to incorporate technology into my lessons. I recently discovered Boom Cards™ and
Growth Mindset Activity Based On “The Little Engine That Could”
When introducing or discussing growth mindset with young students I like to use the book The Little Engine that Could
Brag Tags that Motivate Students to Learn Numbers, Shapes, & Colors
After seeing the success I had with brag tags for alphabet letters (you can read more about that here) and
Fun Alphabet and Handwriting Practice
I wanted to share with you today some favorite and fun ideas for teaching the letters of the alphabet and
Motivational & Fun Addition & Subtraction Practice
After working on addition and subtraction with manipulatives, math talks & stories, I needed to find a fun way for
Winter Play Dough Recipes & Activities (Snow Dough Recipe & Hot Chocolate Play Dough Recipe)
I enjoy making seasonal play dough for my students. It adds something a little extra special to our seasonal activities!
100th Day of School Ideas & Treats
The 100th day of school is a huge deal in kindergarten! The students have worked hard to learn how to
Candy Cane Heart Christmas Ornaments
These sweet ornaments are always a hit with parents and very simple to create! Take a holiday picture of each
Christmas Silhouette Window Decorations
I love decorating my classroom windows with the look of stained glass for the holidays and the black contrast of
STEM Toys for Children Ages 4-8
During this time of year I am often asked by parents for Christmas gift recommendations for their children. Since students
Student Gift Ideas & Gift Tags for Positive Reinforcement, Testing, Motivation
Throughout the school year I like to surprise students with a little something extra special to recognize their hard work
Celebrating Birthdays in the Classroom & Ideas for Student Birthday Gifts
I feel that it is important to do something at school for students’ birthdays. It is the one day out of the
How I Motivated Students to Learn Their Alphabet Letters with Brag Tags / Rewards & Books
Let’s face it, learning 26 letters and their sounds can be a daunting task for young children. Even though at
Snow Science Experiments
We got our first real snowfalls of the year this past week. Young students get so excited about snow, so
Differentiated QR Code Winter Math Centers & Around the Room / Count the Room Activities
I was looking for an easy way to differentiate my math instruction. My students love scanning QR codes – they
Snowflake Science, Snowflake Classroom Display
No two snowflakes are alike. Science Exploration Explain to students that back in the late 1800’s Wilson Bentley was the
New Year Craftivity
The first day back to school after winter break I always like to talk to the students about the new
How to Turn a Coloring Page into a Stained Glass Window Decoration
My favorite classroom window decorations (especially during the holiday season) are student-made stained glass windows. They are so colorful and
Winter Hot Chocolate Math Activity Cards & Games
There’s nothing like warming up with a nice, hot cup of hot chocolate on a cold winter day (especially peanut
Teaching the Signs of the Winter Season
Teaching the Signs of the Winter Season I can’t believe it is time to start talking about winter already! This year
Alphabet Old Maid and Concentration Card Games (Differentiated)
I am always on the look out for fun ways of practicing letter recognition and beginning sounds with my students,
Water Cycle, Rain Cycle Science Experiments and Craftivity
Let’s Learn About the Water Cycle! 3 Simple Water Cycle Experiments & a Craftivity April is the perfect month to
Nativity Crafts & Narrated Nativity Story
I love teaching in a Christian school and being able to teach my students about the real meaning of Christmas.
Mitten Activities, Games, & Art for the book The Mitten
I have more than your hands covered when planning a mitten day for your classroom lol! Here are my favorite learning activities
Free Hibernation Activities
It is snowing & cold here today which is making us want to stay in and hibernate so I thought
Animals in Winter Observation Activity
Winter is a good time of year to observe birds and other animals with your class. Explain that in areas
No Prep November Literacy & Math
Teachers never have enough time, especially in November! There’s parent teacher conferences, the post-Halloween sugar rush, Thanksgiving, etc. Since planning
Pumpkin Science Experiments & STEM Challenges
After visiting the pumpkin farm (one of my favorite field trips!) and bringing back loads of pumpkins, I like to
Name Recognition Activities
One of the first skills we work on during the first few weeks of school is name recognition. While some
Beach Theme Classroom Decor Ideas & First Day of School Activities
Since the beach is one of my favorite places in the world, it’s only natural that I chose it as
Sun Science Experiments & Book Suggestions
The end of the school year signals the beginning of summer for many students. This is the perfect time
Graduation / End of The Year Celebration Ideas, Songs, Snacks, & Books for Young Children
Graduation Songs & Poem I absolutely love this Kindergarten Graduation song by DLTK Kids sung to the tune of “New
End of the Year Activities, Songs, & Books
The end of the school year is such an exciting time for both students and teachers. Everyone is anxious for