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 my LOVE of reading and
SEASONAL BLOG POSTS
SEASONAL BLOG POSTS
Mother’s Day Crafts & Gifts for Muffins with Mom
Muffins with Mom is always such a joyful and well-deserved celebration for our classroom moms, aunts, grandmas, sisters, etc., I just wish it wasn’t at
Earth Day Activities: Science Experiments, Crafts, Bulletin Board, Writing Prompts, Song
Earth Day gives us a great opportunity to introduce young children to the importance of taking care of our world and the harmful effects humans
Presidents Day George Washington Abraham Lincoln Crafts, Activities, Books
To help make your Presidents Day more fun and engaging, I’m sharing some favorite learning activities that young students have loved over the years. They
How to Set Up a Fun Winter Themed Escape Room for Young Students
The winter months can be hard for young students (and teachers) when outdoor recess is limited and the holidays are over. This is why I
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 and preparing centers takes a
Differentiated Pumpkin Patch Counting & Skip Counting Practice
Pumpkin patches are so much fun! The games, the food, the learning. Yep, I said learning. There are so many things that your students can
How to Set Up a Fun, Fall Themed Escape Room for Kindergarten – First Grade
I started creating escape rooms for kindergarten a few years ago after doing a few with my family and having such a great time! I
How to Use & Organize Centers in the Kindergarten Classroom Plus Free Center Labels
What is a Center? If you have never set up centers in your classroom, it can feel like an overwhelming task. However, with a little
Differentiated & Engaging Apple Themed Learning Activities, Centers
Almost September already! Can you believe that September is almost here? I can almost feel the change in the weather and the crisper mornings. I
How to Welcome Students Back to School in 2021 Ideas for the First Weeks of School
This is going to be a very unique and challenging back to school for many teachers. The pandemic and the unique learning situations last year
Life Cycle (Butterfly, Frog, Chicken, Plant) Teaching Ideas Plus Free Downloads
Teaching young children about life cycles helps them better understand nature and the world around them. They can start to see how things change and