How many are too many sensory bins to have going at one time? Hmmm . . . that's really good question. But since I have never met a sensory table or bin I didn't like, I am probably not the best person to ask. I can tell you, however, that I have four going right now in my own classroom. I know . . . I know . . . but with so many things traditionally kindergarten that are quickly disappearing, I refuse to believe that there isn't room for sensory infused activities in our curriculum. It's ... VIEW POST
January Sensory Fun!
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 where to locate materials, please feel free to stop over and check out my earlier blog post HERE or the picture below: And yes, I am going to post on January Morning Work hopefully later this week, but until ... VIEW POST
Stress-Free Easter Activities
Stress-Free is the way to be. Every holiday you should be Stress-Free. If you happen to celebrate Easter in your classroom or if you would just like some ideas for using Easter Materials for some fun in your classroom, check out these Stress-Free Easter activities, games, and ideas using items you may already have available. Stress-Free Holidays and Celebrations I'm all about making holidays and special occasions as stress-free as possible. If you have been teaching for any time at all, ... VIEW POST
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 stations that keep them engaged and excited about the holidays. Here's a peek at some gingerbread man math favorites. Gingerbread Ten Frame Fun Everything is more fun with buttons. It's a well-known fact. This is ... VIEW POST
What a week, differentiated holiday plans for word work and A FREEBIE!
Whew! What a week. Is it just me or, as we get closer to the holidays, does it seem that everything seems to get crazier and crazier. We had some fun with new gingerbread themed math stations this week. I have some new word work stations on board for the next two weeks and a freebie to boot with this post. So hold on to your hats as you get the speed tour. l It's been great to start my 15 Days Of Kindergarten Kindness this week. My class has really gotten on board. Above you'll ... VIEW POST
Making Sense of Math: Real World Connections
Here we go again. It's summer and I always promise myself that this year I WILL NOT obligate myself a book study or linky, but when a topic is so good and meaningful that it makes you want to write about it, I think that you just have to make the time to do it. I mean THIS is the stuff that teachers really need to hear about and not necessarily my obsession with what everyone has in their Target cart. So this summer I'm teaming up with a bunch a fabulous teacher-bloggers to talk about ... VIEW POST