Hide and Seek Games for Essential Skills
You know when you have 5 minutes before a special or lunch and it’s not enough time to start something new but you want to make sure you are using…
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You know when you have 5 minutes before a special or lunch and it’s not enough time to start something new but you want to make sure you are using…
Today in kindergarten, even the brightest students struggle with the mechanics of handwriting. Lack of strength, the push to do more and faster, and the absence of developmentally appropriate tools and activities means students avoid tasks that involve writing because . . . well . . . it’s just too hard. Let me show some tips and tricks on how I support handwriting in my own classroom.
Twist and Turn Word Builders are a great way to practice blending.
Find out a simple, useful way to customize Boom Decks by hiding specific cards from your students.
Letter recognition fun doesn’t have to be boring. Your kindergarten students will be so engaged in these hands-on alphabet mats. If you’re virtual, no problem because there is also a virtual option using Boom Cards that will engage them as well.
What do you do the second week of school during a pandemic? You start to work on names. Using all the tools that we learned last week, we focused on reinforcing letter names and recognition while building stamina during literacy stations.
With nearly 20 years of experience as a full-time kindergarten teacher, I’m committed to creating a classroom where learning is joyful, engaging, challenging, and fun. Each day, I work to ensure that my students feel successful through instruction that considers their unique interests, learning profiles, and readiness levels. I believe that students should be excited to come to class and enjoy a myriad of hands-on activities that encourage exploration and discovery.
While I continue to teach full-time, I find so much joy in connecting and building friendships with teachers worldwide. It’s why I started this blog back in 2012. My hope has become a reality as I have been able to forge relationships with teachers, sharing ideas and building friendships beyond my little neck of the woods through professional development sessions and this blog.
So by all means, take some time to look around and explore A Differentiated Kindergarten. Gather some new ideas, fun tips, and most importantly, don’t forget to reach out and say, ‘Hi!’
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