Ready to teach the alphabet in a way that’s truly effective—and backed by science? In this post, I’m sharing how I introduce letters and sounds using a speech-to-print approach that aligns with the science of reading. You’ll also find a free phonics lesson you can download and use right away with your students!
Discover creative Grandparents’ Day crafts that kids can create as personalized gifts for their grandparents. The crafts have an apple theme and are easy to prepare making them perfect for preschool, kindergarten, and young children.
Explore four engaging student-created bulletin boards inspired by popular back-to-school books. These crafts simplify planning, foster creativity, and build classroom community. Learn about “The Crayons Go Back to School,” “The Little Engine That Could,” “How Full Is Your Bucket?” and “Our Class is a Family” activities to create meaningful and vibrant displays that value student contributions and set a positive tone for the year.
As the new school year approaches, it’s time to think about creating a welcoming and engaging environment for your students. One way to do this is by incorporating fun and meaningful activities that capture their interest right from the start. This “The Crayons Go Back to School” bulletin board display is the perfect solution for a vibrant, student-centered classroom display that will not only brighten your space but also build connections and encourage creativity.
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!
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.
Free March In Like a Lion Out Like a Lamb Calendar & Weather Activity My students always enjoy this calendar activity! I hope yours will too! Does the saying “March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb” hold true this year? Find out by keeping track of lion days (cold, winter-like […]
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.
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.
Engage young learners in meaningful Earth Day activities with hands-on science experiments, crafts, and interactive lessons that teach the importance of caring for our planet. From water and air pollution experiments to solar oven s’mores and Earth Day crafts with writing prompts, this post is packed with engaging, easy-to-implement ideas. Create a stunning bulletin board, sing an Earth Day song, and inspire students to make a difference. Perfect for classrooms looking to celebrate Earth Day!