The secret to a great morning in kindergarten is no big secret...it's really quite simple. Get them in the door with activities that are independent, engaging and keep them coming back day after day. Easy right? Right! Well maybe the idea is easy, but sometimes the … [Read more...]
Astrobrights Sight Word Turkey Freebie
I love that this time of year lends itself to so many different themes. Themes in kindergarten really help engage and hook your students when activities can otherwise become mundane, dull and downright boring. Spice up those themes with some colorful Astrobrights papers and you … [Read more...]
November Fine Motor Morning Work Stations
Ok, so seriously, I know it's November the 6th almost 7th by the time this goes live, but my last set lasted forever. We had conferences and late starts and assemblies and fire drills and it just seemed like those last morning stations lasted like 90 days. The good news is that … [Read more...]
Move It or Lose It
Move it or lose it? Yes! In other words, if you don't just let them 'move it,' you are going to 'lose it,' as in lose control of your students and your classroom. It is an absolutely natural need for your little friends to move. God didn't build kinders to sit at a desk all … [Read more...]
10 Engaging Thanksgiving Classroom Activities
Despite the 70 degree weather on November 4th in Northern Michigan, I couldn't help but share with you a few of my classroom favorite Thanksgiving activities. These are the activities that keep them coming back for more. They engage and delight while challenging them and … [Read more...]
A Peek At November Math Stations
My husband often asks me why am I constantly making new things for my classroom. Can't I just use the same plans I used last year and the same materials? You know, just change the dates! Well . . . yes . . . but . . . NO! My kids aren't the same as the ones I had last … [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...]
Planning Differentiated Math Stations For Thanksgiving
Crazy busy week. Halloween is always like that isn't 'it. As soon as it's over, I'm scrambling to pull everything down and get ready for Thanksgiving. It's less than tree weeks away you know! So while I have had every intention of getting these stations printed out, … [Read more...]
