Popular Podcasts for Early Elementary Teachers
Need new teacher podcasts for your drive, lunch break, or planning period? Here’s a list of top picks to help early elementary teachers feel inspired & supported!
SEASONAL BLOG POSTS
SEASONAL BLOG POSTS
Spring Math Rainbow Activities, Crafts, Game
Keep young learners engaged this spring with fun, hands-on rainbow math activities! From counting with colorful cereal to addition craftivities and interactive math games, these engaging ideas are perfect for kindergarten and first-grade classrooms. Explore creative ways to reinforce number sense, sorting, and addition while bringing vibrant spring energy to your math centers!
How to Set Up a Fun End of the Year Escape Room for Kindergarten – First Grade
Discover how to set up a fun and engaging end of the year escape room for kindergarten or first grade! This interactive classroom review activity is perfect for keeping students engaged, reviewing key skills, and working as a team through the end of the school year.
End of the Year Student Gifts & Gift Tags
Looking for creative and affordable end-of-the-year student gift ideas? This blog post shares fun and easy gift ideas for students, including printable gift tags for sidewalk chalk, bubbles, Pop It toys, beach buckets, books, and more! Save time with these ready-to-use, editable tags and celebrate your students with memorable keepsakes. Perfect for teachers planning end-of-year celebrations!
Free March In Like a Lion Out Like a Lamb Calendar & Weather Activity
Free March In Like a Lion Out Like a Lamb Calendar & Weather Activity My students always enjoy this calendar activity! I hope yours will
Fun Winter Numbers to 20 Activities (Differentiated) Plus a Free File
Building strong number sense takes lots of hands-on, meaningful practice—and winter is the perfect time to make it fun and engaging! In this post, I’m sharing my favorite easy-prep activities for teaching numbers to 20, including write-the-room, play dough mats, counting centers, and differentiated number writing pages. These seasonal ideas keep young learners moving, exploring, and building confidence with counting, comparing, and writing numbers…plus there’s a free winter math activity you can try with your students.
Fun Fall Numbers to 20 Activities (Differentiated) Plus a Free File
Engage your students with fun, hands-on fall activities that build number sense and meet key kindergarten standards. This post offers differentiated numbers-to-20 activities, from counting centers to play dough mats, perfect for small groups or individual practice. Plus, get a free printable “Write the Room” activity to help students practice counting, number writing, and comparing numbers in an exciting way!
Tips for Using a Sound Wall in Kindergarten, Early Elementary Grades
This blog post offers practical tips and effective strategies for introducing and utilizing sound walls to help students connect speech to print and improve phoneme-grapheme correspondence. Learn how to make daily lessons engaging, use mirrors for articulation awareness, movement, build excitement with lock cards, and incorporate interactive activities. Find helpful resources and professional development recommendations to enhance your teaching practice.
How to Set Up a Sound Wall in Kindergarten, Early Elementary
This post offers practical tips and resources for setting up and using a sound wall effectively in your kindergarten or early elementary classroom. Learn how sound walls support phoneme-grapheme correspondence, enhance reading and spelling skills, and organize sounds by articulation. Discover space-saving options, lesson ideas, and the importance of professional development to maximize your sound wall’s impact.
Name Recognition & Name Writing Activities
Fun, editable name activities for preschool & kindergarten! These engaging ideas will help your students learn to recognize, spell, and write their names. Perfect for name writing practice, back-to-school centers, and helping students recognize their names.
Free Bulletin Board Activity for “Our Class is a Family” by Shannon Olsen
Discover the “Our Class is a Family” student-created bulletin board based on Shannon Olsen’s book. This free resource helps create a warm, welcoming classroom environment where students see themselves as part of a supportive family. Perfect for building a positive community from the start of the school year.
How to Build Relationships with Your Students at the Beginning of the Year
Start the school year by building strong relationships with your students! Discover free resources, including editable welcome letter templates, fun get-to-know-you questions, and engaging movement activities. Perfect for both in-person and virtual classrooms, these tools help create a supportive and engaging learning environment from day one.