Science Day Fun
Living in Michigan, the opportunity to get messy with some good old fashion science fun is often something that we can take advantage of only very early in the school…
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You Can Build Strong Language Skills With Show and Tell In Kindergarten
I think, quite often, teachers either love or hate Show and Tell in kindergarten. In some ways, it can be kind of like watching paint dry . . . your…
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Keeping It Simple With Tumbling Blocks
When you’re planning station activities, whether its Math or ELA focused, keeping it simple can be the difference between your students finding success (and you keeping your sanity) and absolute…
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Counting Cup Math Mats
Using counting cups in preschool, kindergarten or even first grade is an engaging, fun way to practice a variety of math skills. This blog post offers tips for organizing and using counting cups, suggestions for items to use as counters and a free set of printable math mats for use in your classroom or as a tool for homeschoolers. These hands-on activities are great for math centers, stations, or rotations. They are also a good resource for teaching small group guided math.
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Stress-Free Valentine’s Day Activities
After posting about my Stress-free Halloween Fun Stations, I had a bunch of requests for similar posts for other holidays . . . including Valentine’s Day.Β I know a bunch…
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Morning Work | Fine Motor | Fall | Halloween
Effortless and Stress-Free Halloween Activities!
I love Halloween, but I honestly feel like sometimes it can be a little over the top and too much for my kindergarten kids.Β I want them to have a…
