Before I start this chapter review, I need to preface it with the fact that Daily 5 has been successful in my classroom mainly because I have been able to adapt it to my kindergarten students and their needs and behaviors. You can’t be afraid to do the same. Just because … [Read more...]
The Daily 5 Second Edition Book Study: Chapters 1 and 2
So I’ve just finished up my second year of my revised, made-to-fit-for-me version of Daily 5, and, honestly, it just gets better and better. I feel like I’ve made it my own, and my kinder friends have found great success with it. So when the Freebie girls threw around the idea … [Read more...]
The Editable, Incredible Sight Word Mastery System-Ball Words (and a Freebie)
It has been the number one, most asked request from my readers, and finally, I took the time to get it done for you! I present . . .The Editable . . . Incredible . . . Ball Word Sight Word Mastery System! That’s right folks! I said “EDITABLE.” Now not only can you … [Read more...]
Spring Into Differentiated Word Work
Even though there’s still feet upon more feet of snow in Northern Michigan, I’m determined to come back from Spring Break to SPRING, even if it’s just in my classroom. Here's what I'm using to get that Springy feeling into my word work. My goal for these … [Read more...]
Differentiated Kindergarten Is Taking the Segmenting Plunge
What happens when you have 5 days of inside recess and then get two new students in 48 hours who have segmenting challenges? You break out the plungers that’s what! My students were super squirrelly last week when a couple of new students arrived and although we segment in TONS … [Read more...]
Differentiated Kindergarten Nonsense Word Fun and Freebies!
It’s our business to make things fun, exciting, different and engaging. Let's face it, that’s what kindergarten teachers do! That’s how we hook ‘em(this would be the 'differentiating in response to interest' part) and keep them wanting more. There's nothing to be ashamed of for … [Read more...]
Double Bundle Giveaway or “I’m Feeling Kinda Like Oprah”
Today, I'm feeling a little bit like Oprah. You know those shows she always had when she would give away her favorite things. Well today is my turn to give away one of my most favorite resources to one of you. Sometimes a product comes along that you just know you … [Read more...]
Building engagement with Winter Sports Word Work
Cold weather and winter in general holds a plethoraof thematic topics to help engage your students and get them excited for learning. In anticipation for the Olympics this winter (and just because my class is crazy about sports), I’m creating some Winter Sports themed activities … [Read more...]
I Can Do It Myself-Segmenting Differentiated Kindergarten Style
“I can do it myself.” These are the words that every teacher dreams of hearing. How do we make centers and stations work? By providing students the tools that have them saying, “I can do it myself.” Much of the success in making centers and stations independent comes from … [Read more...]
Top Bananas- Letter Fluency Success The Fun Way and a Party
It’s time for a party. I celebrate successes of all kinds, and, hopefully, today is the first of many this year. Today was a Top Banana celebration made for the best letter fluency masters I know. That’s right! Every single little monkey in my class has mastered their … [Read more...]
Differentiating Word Family Study
This marks my class' sixth week of word family study, and I absolutely love the routines we have establish for participating in word family activities and the success my kinders are feeling in recognizing and reading these important words that will make reading so much easier in … [Read more...]
Ghostly Sight Word Practice Differentiated Kinder Style!
It's time for some fun ghostly sight word practice that doesn't involve a pencil or paper or printing or laminating. I'm always looking for ways to get my kinders moving, but this activity has proven to be a favorite because not only can they move but . . . it's fun ( . . … [Read more...]
