Last year, just around Christmas time, I posted about my family's love of card games and how I love using cards for teaching math skills in kindergarten. I was able to suggest some great games that are especially appropriate for younger learners and that have been given the McGuire Boys' card game stamp of approval. If you missed it, go ahead and click HERE or the picture above to check out some of our favorites and some great resources. Well, since then, we've spent several ... VIEW POST
Deal Me In . . . Again!
Morning Work Centers for December
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 actually graces us with its presence. I just CAN NOT possible wait. I know my students are going to FREAK out with excitement. Morning Work for December is HERE!!! And with 36 activities from which to choose, I'm going to ... VIEW POST
Stitch Fix Number 2 And A Giveaway!
Christmas comes once a month for this mommy-teacher-blogger! There aren't many luxuries I afford myself, but for $20 a month, I get to have someone else do my shopping for me. Stitch Fix is my monthly Christmas! I absolutely LOVE getting my box with the STITCH FIX tape and blue circle on it each month. The anticipation of opening it and seeing what's inside nearly kills me. For someone who hates shopping and loves having the luxury of someone else shopping for me, this ... VIEW POST
Hands-On Winter Math Center Activities
Christmas has come and gone and that means it's time to break out the winter-themed mini erasers that you have been hoarding away from Target. I have all the best winter self-correcting eraser math activities to keep your students engaged and learning through the coldest months of the year. So read on to find out about all my best Hands-On Winter Math Center Activities. The Activities I have put together a plethora of activities that can be used with the latest selection of Target ... VIEW POST
Ring In The Year With January Morning Work Stations
This month has literally been a whirlwind . . . presenting in two different states, teaching full-time, holiday parties, kids concerts, a quick trip to Boston from Michigan to visit doctors at the Children's Hospital (I may or may not be sitting in a hotel room in Bean Town as I write this . . .) and a myriad of holiday parties . . . it is a wonder I ever got these stations done before the New Year, but I did! And, hopefully, you'll have plenty of time to relax, enjoy the holidays and do a ... VIEW POST
Mini Eraser Math Center Activities
Are you harboring a deep dark secret? Are you hoarding oodles and oodles of those adorable Target Mini Erasers, but really have no idea what you should be doing with these lovely little bits of fun? I can help you with that. Check out these Mini Eraser Math Center Activities. I have combined mini erasers with my favorite tool . . . self-correcting cards . . . to come up with some independent math activities that will delight your classroom friends and give them valuable math skill ... VIEW POST