Some people put their holiday decorations up the day after Halloween. I don't judge. I get it, it's a magical time of the year. So I'm hoping you won't judge me when I tell you that I have every intention of starting December Morning Work Stations a week before December … [Read more...]
December Morning Work In Action
Even though December is nearly over, I'm trying to catch up on some posts, including showing you exactly what Morning Work looked like during the month. If you'd like to learn more about how I set up and organize these morning work stations as well as all the directions and … [Read more...]
December Morning Fine Motor Work Stations
So I know that December first is quickly approaching and under 'normal' circumstances, I would have switched out my November Stations this past weekend, but I still have three days of November stations left. I don't want to cut my kinders short . . . So I staged my December … [Read more...]
Gingerbread Men Love Math
Don't get me wrong, in my classroom if at all possible, we go all out for Christmas. But I'm here to guarantee you that those years when I decide to do a gingerbread theme instead of Santa and reindeer, my kinder do not miss out. I still have themed literacy stations and math … [Read more...]
I Spy Gingerbread Goodies and a couple of Freebie
I get that so many of you do not have the ability or even the desire to make this time of year all about Santa and reindeer. There really are tons and tons of fun and engaging activities that embrace the Christmas theme, but let's face it, you really are walking a tightrope. … [Read more...]
And then there was that one day when Frosty came to school . . .
What do you remember about your early childhood school years? I mean, really? What are the memories from Kindergarten and 1stgrade that really stick with you? Perhaps for some of you it isn’t as far off as it is for me, but the things I remember aren’t the worksheets and the … [Read more...]
December’s Visual Math Station Plans and a Cyber Sale-abration
December is upon us and that means it’s time to change over math stations in my kinder classroom. My stations last about 3 weeks. So these stations should take me right up until Christmas. Now while I do have a Math series that I use in my class, as well as Daily … [Read more...]
The Whirlwind of Christmas and a Winner, too.
This time of year just kicks my bootie . . . I feel like I’m running 100 miles an hour and can’t catch up. Somehow, everything gets done, but it is definitely a whirlwind. So in honor of my whirlwind, here’s a whirlwind peek at my week in pictures. In the class . . . My … [Read more...]
Special Freebie Delivery From Santa…one activity differentiated for everyone.
I received a letter from a reader this week that told me she was so intimidated by the thought of differentiating that it has completely paralyzed her from doing anything to get started. I get so bummed when I hear that, because I just know how great students respond when they … [Read more...]
Our favorite family tradition . . .25 Days of Christmas Kindness
Yesterday was the first of December, and the start of our family, and my classroom’s favorite holiday tradition-- 25 Days of Random Acts of Kindness. While many families spent Thanksgiving weekend shopping, collecting their Christmas trees and decorating, ours prepared our bags … [Read more...]
Visual Plans for Differentiated and Aligned Holiday Math Stations Galore and . . . a heck of a sale to boot.
It’s time to change over my math stations for the holidays. I’ve had so many requests from readers to share my differentiated visual plans that I thought I’d get a post out that included them as soon as I was able. I have to tell you. It’s been slow moving around my house. … [Read more...]
What’s inside your holiday sensory table and a freebie.
I love this time of year for using holiday items in new and interesting ways to make learning fun for kinders. My learning centers are the easiest way to really tap into those multiple intelligences (you remember those don't you?) and let exploration really run wild. I know … [Read more...]
