I'll never forget the most important lesson I learned in college as an educator. It had a HUGE impact on me, and I still think about it every year as I get my new group of students. I was a double major - elementary and special education. At my particular university, this meant I took 13 credits more than than someone pursuing a an elementary education degree. What it really meant - more sped classes. No biggie. So I took my special … [Read more...] about The Most Important Educator Lesson
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Hands-on Kindergarten Math Puzzles
If you're on the lookout for hands-on Kindergarten Math Puzzles, these are it! Kids often get bored with worksheets (and who can blame those little 5 and 6-year-olds?!). They want engaging, fun, and hands-on. These math puzzles check all three boxes! Kids won't even realize they are problem solving and using critical thinking skills. They will simply love learning while practicing necessary math skills! Read below to see all the great … [Read more...] about Hands-on Kindergarten Math Puzzles
Hands-On Kindergarten Literacy Puzzles
These hands-on Kindergarten literacy puzzles work great for classroom and homeschool students. They make learning exciting and FUN. They're a great worksheet alternative or ELA center. When used, these bring critical thinking skills into your lessons with the large variety of puzzle options. The best part? The kids LOVE them, so they don't even realize they're learning! READY TO PURCHASE RIGHT NOW? You can get Kindergarten Literacy … [Read more...] about Hands-On Kindergarten Literacy Puzzles
Kindergarten Reading and Writing Centers
Here's how I taught Kindergarten Reading and Writing Centers. No, I am not teaching Kindergarten this year, but I wanted to let you know how I ran my Kindergarten centers when I was teaching them. Everyone runs theirs differently, but I always like reading what other people do. Sometimes I hear about something and it's like, "Whoa! Why hadn't I thought of that?!" So here is what I did, as well as links to as many of the resources as I could … [Read more...] about Kindergarten Reading and Writing Centers
Using SMART Notebook in Kindergarten {with Thanksgiving FREEBIE}
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and it got me thinking about what resource I am most thankful for in my kindergarten class. Believe it or not, it is SMART Notebook software! That's why today I want to share about using SMART Notebook in Kindergarten. I do not know if most teachers would feel the same, but SMART Notebook software is an essential resource for my students and for me. Our math block is an hour each day and is kicked off … [Read more...] about Using SMART Notebook in Kindergarten {with Thanksgiving FREEBIE}
Editable Summer Review for Kindergarten – Parent Friendly Guide! {Summer Packet}
This EDITABLE Summer Review helps get preschool and Kindergarten students ready for Kindergarten or 1st grade by maintaining the skills they used all year. Teachers can send it home with students on the last day of school OR parents can grab it to use in their own studies with their kids. WHAT YOU GET: PDF download (preschool and Kindergarten options!) Word Format (editable!) (preschool and Kindergarten options!) Language, math, and … [Read more...] about Editable Summer Review for Kindergarten – Parent Friendly Guide! {Summer Packet}
Kindergarten Sight Word Magic Square Puzzles
Let your Kindergarten students master sight words with these hands-on Kindergarten sight word games. You get 13 2x2 puzzles and five 3x3 puzzles. The 2x2 puzzles have students match four sight words and the 3x3 puzzles have them match nine. Words included are - all, am, are, at, ate, be, black, brown, but, came, did, do, eat, four, get, good, have, he, into, like, must, new, no, now, on, our, out, please, pretty, ran, ride, saw, say, she, … [Read more...] about Kindergarten Sight Word Magic Square Puzzles
Kindergarten Literacy Puzzle Bundle
Engaging, hands-on, and FUN! This bundle of Kindergarten literacy centers is a great alternative to boring worksheets! Use them with your Kinders in the homeschool OR classroom to instill critical thinking into your literacy lessons. WHAT YOU GET: Pre-Primer Sight Words (13 puzzles)*#^ Kindergarten Sight Words (18 puzzles)*#^ Letter Recognition (10 puzzles)**^ What Letter Comes First? (4 puzzles)**^ What Letter Comes Between? … [Read more...] about Kindergarten Literacy Puzzle Bundle
How to Prepare for a New School Year When You Are Switching Grades
While there are many people out there who have taught the same grade for many years, or sometimes even decades - I am not that person. After seven years in the classroom I taught seven different things. Then during my eighth year I did yet another different thing by becoming an administrator. That's why today I want to share with you how to prepare for a new school year when you are switching grades. There are many things to consider when you … [Read more...] about How to Prepare for a New School Year When You Are Switching Grades
