As a kindergarten teacher, I strongly believe in the effectiveness of hands-on learning, particularly through word work or math stations. However, setting up stations that are independent and successful can seem overwhelming. That's why I want to share my six steps to setting up successful math stations each month. By following me throughout the year as I start, tear down, change over, adjust, and differentiate the stations each month, you'll witness the incredible power of this classroom ... VIEW POST
Setting Up Successful Math Stations
All In the Family (The Word Family That Is) and a Freebie to Get you Started
I am a true believer in the power of FAMILY...specifically Word Families. In my own classroom, it's an essential part of my Daily 5 Word Work. Word families, or some people call them chunks (families is just so much more friendly sounding to me but to each their own), help readers look for patterns when decoding. When your students recognize those patterns, they can more easily sound out words they don't readily know. It is always amazing to watch when a light suddenly turns on ... VIEW POST
Morning Work Stations – May
Whether you call them Morning Work Tubs or Morning Work Bins or Morning Work Stations . . . engaging morning work can be the difference between loving arrival time and dreading it. ⭐⭐If you'd like to see a detailed account of how I implement Morning Work Tubs, what is included in each set and the materials used, check out my Morning Work Stations page for all the details HERE. Please note: If you'd like to save BIG, this product is part of a Morning Work Bundle. You ... VIEW POST
Morning Work Stations – April
Whether you call them Morning Work Tubs or Morning Work Bins or Morning Work Stations . . . engaging morning work can be the difference between loving arrival time and dreading it. ⭐⭐If you'd like to see a detailed account of how I implement Morning Work Tubs, what is included in each set and the materials used, check out my Morning Work Stations page for all the details HERE. Please note: If you'd like to save BIG, this product is part of a Morning Work Bundle. You ... VIEW POST
Morning Work Stations – January
Whether you call them Morning Work Tubs or Morning Work Bins or Morning Work Stations . . . engaging morning work can be the difference between loving arrival time and dreading it. ⭐⭐If you'd like to see a detailed account of how I implement Morning Work Tubs, what is included in each set and the materials used, check out my Morning Work Stations page for all the details HERE. Please note: If you'd like to save BIG, this product is part of a Morning Work Bundle. You ... VIEW POST
Morning Work Stations – December
Whether you call them Morning Work Tubs or Morning Work Bins or Morning Work Stations . . . engaging morning work can be the difference between loving arrival time and dreading it. ⭐⭐If you'd like to see a detailed account of how I implement Morning Work Tubs, what is included in each set and the materials used, check out my Morning Work Stations page for all the details HERE. Please note: If you'd like to save BIG, this product is part of a Morning Work Bundle. You ... VIEW POST