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 week of school activities are
BACK TO SCHOOL BLOG POSTS
BACK TO SCHOOL BLOG POSTS
Using Birthday Certificates Digitally for Distance Learning
Since many of you may be continuing distance learning this school year and may not be able to recognize student birthdays in the classroom, I
Activities that Build Student Independence & Confidence (freebies included)
One of my biggest struggles as a teacher is finding ways to keep other students engaged and learning while I am working with small groups.
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 very young students, I’ve always
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.
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 come to school already knowing
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 one of my classroom themes!
Rainbow Fish Sharing Activity & Classroom Display
One of my favorite books to read at the beginning of the school year is The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister. Since young students beginning
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 year that is THEIR DAY
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 and what it is communicating
Color Coded Cut & Paste Classroom Management Tip
Here is a classroom management tip that I have found extremely helpful, especially with pre-k students. Run different colored copies of your cut and paste
How to Teach to a Diverse Classroom of Students
How to Teach to a Diverse Classroom of Students Each year teachers are faced with the daunting task of teaching to a classroom of 20-30