My goal before leaving for Spring Break this week was to stage all my fine motor morning work so that when I came back, I would be ready to go. It meant some late nights, but I did it and thought I would share my plans with all of you as quickly as I can so you can get a head start on your set up as well. I hope you'll be able to find a few ideas to help you plan your month of morning work. April was a fun month to plan with Easter and spring just around the corner here in Michigan. It was ... VIEW POST
April Fine Motor Morning Work Stations
Fine Motor Morning Work Stations In Action
As promised, I'm posting a follow-up to my earlier post, Fine Motor Morning Work Bins. In that post I gave you a peek inside my stations drawers and today, I'm letting you have a peek at what these activities actually looked like in action those first few days of school. THE STATIONS If you remember correctly from the first post, these stations are what I do first thing in the morning as my students are wandering in, making lunch choices and using the restroom. They only last for maybe ... VIEW POST
November Fine Motor Morning Work Stations
November Morning Work Stations coming at you. Here are some quick and dirty pictures so you have an idea of what is included in this month's stations. Remember, there are so many stations so that you have so many choices. I actually only use between 12-15 of these ideas, the others I can slip into math or literacy stations as needed. But you can pick and choose. Also, if you don't have all the materials needed for each station is is NOT A BIG DEAL. If you can't find the exact same ... VIEW POST
Fine Motor Take Home Kits
There's just seriously not enough time in the day to get it all in . . . so what do we do with those kids that need extra fine motor practice? I'm not a huge fan of homework in kindergarten. I don't like to send things home with my kinders. I would prefer they are outside playing or spending time with their families. But really, sometimes 10 minutes of fine motor exercise at home can mean the difference in finding success in kindergarten with writing and months and months of struggle and ... VIEW POST
There's just seriously not enough time in the day to get it all in . . . so what do we do with those kids that need extra fine motor practice? I'm not a huge fan of homework in kindergarten. I don't like to send things home with my kinders. I would prefer they are outside playing or spending time with their families. But really, sometimes 10 minutes of fine motor exercise at home can mean the difference in finding success in kindergarten with writing and months and months of struggle and frustration. So I decided several years ago to give those students a bit of help with fine motor take-home kits.
Setting Up Morning Work Bins
What teacher wouldn't want to start their morning with less stress for themselves and their students? Who wouldn't want mornings to be the best time of the day? I can't imagine anyone who wouldn't. But, too often, the thought of starting something new paralyzes us into doing nothing. And so, there are still teachers who struggle with the morning arrival routine. I can help you with that. Setting Up Morning Work Bins doesn't have to be overwhelming. Let me show you how. Why Morning Work ... VIEW POST
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 Stations this weekend so come Wednesday afternoon, I can quickly switch them out. Plus this way I can give you all a little preview in case you are still looking for some ideas of your own. I hope you find something you ... VIEW POST
