By far one the most common requests I get on my kindergarten blog is for my daily schedule. This has always been a bit of a strange request for me, because no two of my days of the week are exactly the same so I can’t really imagine how it could help someone else to see it. But … [Read more...]
Gobbling Up Some Differentiated Math Stations!
I'm thankful for differentiated math stations this weeks. I LOVE math, and I love that my kinder friends love it too. My plans for this month's stations are set (It's a short month with all the holidays and such), and I thought I'd give a little glimpse at the … [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...]
A last minute Halloween Freebie to get them moving.
Plans Plans Plans!!!! I have them (and I promise I'll share them later but first . . .) . But I need an extra little something to get my kinders moving this week for one of their 'extra' choice during Daily 5 Word Work. So I decided to whip a little write the room to … [Read more...]
DO OVER!!! Sometimes ya just have to do it.
I am here to openly admit that I am a work in progress. I admit that as a mom, a teacher, a blogger and a friend that I often have to say "whoa . . . I totally need a do over." This time it was when I started pulling out my stuff from last year that I used for spider study … [Read more...]
Playing Catch Up With My Daily 5 Plans
It's late start Monday (when we all get to meet with our grade levels for Professional Learning Communities work) today, so my Daily 6 (my version of Daily 5) stations are pushed back a day this week. The good news is that it gave me an extra day to collect some pictures to add … [Read more...]
Peeking at my Week.
I'm giving you a quick peek at my week and linking up with the fabulous Deedee from Mrs. Wills Kindergarten. Between piles of laundry and several soccer games this weekend, I was able to put this quick post together. Here's my warning . . . it's not pretty, but I think you'll … [Read more...]
Peek at My Week and Plans . . . Daily 5 Here We Go!
Well, I made it through the first week of school. In one piece and with my wits still about me. I call that a 'win.' I'm trying to get myself in some kind of routine to post my plans for all of you. Slowly but surely, I'm making my first attempt of the year. It's a bit tough … [Read more...]
All that’s left is the First Day Of School Fairy’s Arrival.
They're coming, they're coming…the kindersare coming! It’s time. Ready or not, tomorrow is the day . . . The first day of the new school year. I’m ready…kind of! My most stressful part of the day is dismissal and I think I have that covered. My ‘How We Get Home … [Read more...]
Using Color To Help You Tier Differentiated Activities.
Before I talk to you a bit about how I tier my activities by color. I always think it's important to preface things with a little review. Some of you have seen some of this so you can just skip over this first part. I never know who is going to stumble upon my differentiated … [Read more...]
