Building Blocks Are More Than Just Fun!
Using building blocks (or Legos) to create images and designs is a SUPER popular activity in my kindergarten classroom and an easy one to set up and maintain. My students love the challenge, and I love the fact that it promotes fine motor skills. But the benefits go far beyond that . . . Building with their little hands has helped my students develop creativity, build spatial awareness, … [Read More...]
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Don’t Fear the Dough
I often hear that parents and teachers can be very reluctant to use dough in their classrooms because let's face it, it can … [Read More...]
‘How To’ Introducing Morning Work Stations and a Free Resource for the Beginning of the Year
It's crazy to think that I'll hardly know my students' names, and I'll be starting Morning Work Stations, but I do! Day Two … [Read More...]
Where Do You Put It When You’re Not Using It? Morning Work Station Questions and a Freebie
So lately, 90% off all email I get usually involves a question of one kind or another directly related to Morning Work … [Read More...]
Sight Word Questions Answered and a Parent Freebie!
One of the reasons I love attending SDE's National Conference each year is because I always come home with a ton of questions … [Read More...]
Back To School
The Joy of On-going Assessments In Kindergarten! And a Giveaway!
It's the one thing about teaching that most teachers will tell you they dislike the most, but I'm here to tell you, I don't mind it so much anymore. I have a … [Read More...]
MONSTERously Fun Bulletin Board
I have a bit of a problem when it comes to creating a Welcome bulletin board each fall for my kinder friends. I don't really have a traditional bulletin board. … [Read More...]
Fine Motor
Dot-It Fine Motor Fun and a Freebie
As each class leaves my classroom at the end of the year and I prepare for a new one, I can't help but marvel at how far they have come. In so many areas they … [Read More...]
December Morning Work In Action
Even though December is nearly over, I'm trying to catch up on some posts, including showing you exactly what Morning Work looked like during the month. If … [Read More...]
Sensory
A Year Of Easy Sensory Table Fillers
Teachers are always contacting me and asking how to make activities more engaging and … [Read More...]
Bountiful blessings of beans and more!
My sensory table friends are always asking how I secure all the great ‘fillers’ … [Read More...]
