WHAT DO YOU #MOVEFOR? 'I #MoveFor Learning,' because teaching is not a 'one size fits all' kind of business. Specifically, I #MoveFor Differentiated Instruction. Any teacher can tell you that no two students are the same. They have different interests and backgrounds. … [Read more...]
Science Day Fun
Living in Michigan, the opportunity to get messy with some good old fashion science fun is often something that we can take advantage of only very early in the school year or very late. But when we have a stretch of sunny, beautiful skies, I want to make sure my students get the … [Read more...]
Keeping It Simple With Tumbling Blocks
When you're planning station activities, whether its Math or ELA focused, keeping it simple can be the difference between your students finding success (and you keeping your sanity) and absolute chaos. Tumbling Blocks (or Jenga if you prefer) is a simple game that offers so much … [Read more...]
Stress-Free Valentine’s Day Fun Stations
After posting about my Stress-free Halloween Fun Stations, I had a bunch of requests for similar posts for other holidays . . . including Valentine's Day. I know a bunch of teacher friends dislike these days and planning a 'party' is beyond stressful with everything else we do, … [Read more...]
Stress-Free Halloween Fun Stations!
I love Halloween, but I honestly feel like sometimes it can be a little over the top and too much for my kindergarten kids. I want them to have a fun day, but I don't want Halloween Stations to be overwhelming for them or for me. Stree-free is key in kindergarten! So I made a … [Read more...]
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 fun of Legos building blocks, and I love the fact that it promotes fine motor … [Read more...]
Buggy for Kindergarten Free Banner
Spring has finally sprung in Northern Michigan and to welcome it and bring some color to my hallway, I had my students create these bright, fun and shapely bugs. While it was super simple, it also was a great way to reinforce shapes, practice scissor skills and discuss … [Read more...]
Astrobrights Brings Color To Your New Year Snow Friends!
January in Michigan can be downright drab and dreary. It's cold it's snowy and really really white! There's only one way to combat the lack of color, and that's by utilizing every Astorbrights® advantage that I can muster. A gang of brightly clothed snow friends seemed to be … [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. I have this series of long windows that face into the hall outside my room. That's my bulletin board. And . . . it's … [Read more...]
Send Them Off For The Summer with a School’s Out Freebie and Summer Review Packet
The end of the school year is quickly approaching in Michigan. I'm scrambling to complete all those last-minute projects on top of assessing, scheduling a couple of walking field trips and planning our annual kindergarten field day. What better time to offer a time-saving … [Read more...]
March Fine Motor Morning Work Stations
Here in Mrs. McGuire's class, we have St. Patrick's Day, leprechauns and all things green on our minds. That's why this month's morning work will have a bit of an Irish flavor to them. Luckily, my kinders indulge me and love all the mystery and intrigue that comes along with … [Read more...]
January Sensory Fun!
How many are too many sensory bins to have going at one time? Hmmm . . . that's really good question. But since I have never met a sensory table or bin I didn't like, I am probably not the best person to ask. I can tell you, however, that I have four going right now in my own … [Read more...]
