Back to School, Open House, Meet the Teacher Student Gift Ideas & Gift Tags
I am posting some of my favorite back to school student gifts. I have found over the years that having
Bucket Filler Activities, Bulletin Board Idea, & Awards / Treats
Building a strong classroom community helps your students feel welcomed, valued, and connected to each other. Being a teacher of
Capitalize on Students’ Natural Sorting Abilities to Enhance Their Learning
Young students have a natural desire to create order and make sense of the world around them. They naturally notice
Sun-Themed Math Learning Center Freebie
This is a fun, sun-themed learning center that I like to use at the end of the year for review.
Sun Suncatcher Craft & Free Patterns
I just love how bright & cheery these sun suncatchers make our room look! During the end of the school
Domino Number Bonds Activity & Freebie
Here is a simple, fun way to practice number bonds in your math groups – use dominoes! Not only do
Ideas for Revving Up Sight Words Practice
Since sight words are so critical to reading success because they are used so often and can not easily be
Name Recognition Activities
One of the first skills we work on during the first few weeks of school is name recognition. While some
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
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 of
Flower Science Experiments & Parts of a Flower Activities
Since we talk about and see flowers starting to grow this time of year as a sign of spring and
End of the Year Student Gifts & Gift Tags
Recently I was asked for end of the year student gift ideas. I went back through my files and found
Apple Science Experiments & STEM Activities
Fall is one of my favorite seasons! I love the pretty fall leaves and the cooler “jeans & jacket” weather.
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
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
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
Kindergarten Books / Read Alouds for the Beginning of the School Year
One of my favorite parts of the school day is reading aloud to my students. It allows me to share
How I Motivated Students to Learn Their Alphabet Letters with Reward Tags & Books
Let’s face it, learning 26 letters and their sounds can be a daunting task for young children. Even though at
Setting Up Your Early Childhood Classroom for Success
Your classroom environment influences your students’ learning, mood, and behavior so it is very important that you think about how
Dog Theme Classroom Decor & Back to School Activities (Editable)
I have decided to share my favorite back to school theme – DOGS! The editable classroom decor and fun first
Dog Days of Summer Display & Free Printable Patterns
The Dog Days of Summer Classroom Display/Bulletin Board This “paws”-itively adorable display is great for the end of the school
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
Mother’s Day Craft & Free Download
I love finding new ideas for Mother’s Day so that mothers will be surprised. I came up with this idea
Coding Activities for The Mitten by Jan Brett
Coding has quickly become a favorite of myself and young students. Even NAEYC has realized its importance – “Early coding,
Easy & Fun Solid, Liquid, Gas Science Experiment with Free Printable Page
Part of our kindergarten science curriculum requires us to teach the difference between a solid, liquid, and gas. This is
No Prep December (Christmas) Literacy & Math
December is a super busy month! In addition to teaching our regular curriculum, we have to plan & practice for