Finding ways to keep young learners engaged and independent during centers can be tough—especially while working with small groups. In this post, I’m sharing my favorite tried-and-true tech tools and activities that boost both student confidence and independence. Plus, you’ll find a few helpful freebies to get started!
Here are 2 simple apple crafts that help young students develop fine motor skills. They require students to cut with scissors, tear paper, glue, and
Creating a kind, connected classroom starts with helping students understand how their actions affect others—and the bucket filler strategy is one of my favorite ways to do just that! In this post, I’m sharing my favorite bucket filler books, anchor charts, bulletin board ideas, classroom management tips, and reward ideas to build a positive classroom community where students feel valued, encouraged, and excited to lift each other up.
From sorting pom-poms and mixing paint to spelling color words with magnetic letters, these hands-on activities make color recognition and learning color words fun and interactive for young learners! I’ve included tech-friendly practice options, classroom favorites, and even a few freebies you can start using right away.
Alphabet practice doesn’t have to be boring! This post has hands-on and tech-friendly ways to help young learners master their letters and sounds—while keeping them engaged, confident, and excited to learn.
Create a “sand-tastic” learning environment with beach theme classroom decor! Discover ocean-themed decorations, editable welcome letters, and engaging first-day activities to make your classroom a vibrant and inviting space for students.
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
Make student birthdays in your classroom unforgettable with these creative celebration ideas! Learn how to personalize certificates, sing birthday songs, create compliment collages, and more. Discover thoughtful student gifts, special privileges, birthday crowns, and even bulletin boards to make each student feel extra special on their big day. Explore fun, easy-to-implement ideas for celebrating student birthdays and creating lasting memories.
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
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 Each year teachers are faced with the daunting task of teaching to a classroom of 20-30
Welcome Back to School, First Day of School Treats This cute idea is always a howling success with students! It can be used as a