We've talked about this before, so I know this is nothing new, but I LOVE the fact that when you differentiate you do so in response to your learners readiness, learning profile and INTERESTS.Interest is the hook that pulls your learners in and gets them excited and pumped up to learn. Of course, when your kinders start out in the year, you can't always know what their various interests are and it's not like they're capable of filling out a questionnaire. So it takes time for you to ... VIEW POST
Differentiating In Response to Interest . . . setting the hook!
Making Sense of Math-Measurement
We are winding down our number sense weekly link-up and this week we are talk about measurement. Marilyn Burns tells us that it's important for students to have many different opportunities to use measurement. Measurement builds number sense by having students make predictions and then allowing them to use measurement to check their prediction. In all seriousness, have you ever met a kid that wasn't intrigued with a ruler, tape measure or scale. It exploration at it's ... VIEW POST
Playing Palaeontologists . . . And A FREEBIE!
My kinders are totally 'diggin' studying about dinosaurs. One of the highlights of our learning centers is my 'other' sand table (I told you sometimes I have to break out two because there's so much I want to do). I know many of you have a difficult time justifying your dramatic play and sensory/sand table to your administrators, but I feel blessed NOT to have that problem. This particular center appeals to my naturalist who love to deal with dirt, dust, sand or any other ... VIEW POST
“Pointy teeth=carnivores” I couldn’t say it better myself.
This is truly my favorite time of the year to teach. I love introducing my kinders to all the wonderful characteristics of the different kinds of dinosaurs. I am always amazed at how much they know and what they retain. It's mind boggling. As I started getting my supplies around for this years dino fun, my just four year old, MaGill, told me in no uncertain terms that "pointy teeth equals carnivores Mom!" Seriously? I couldn't have said it better ... VIEW POST
A Year Of Easy Sensory Table Fillers
Teachers are always contacting me and asking how to make activities more engaging and fun. Sensory tables are an easy way to accomplish differentiating by interest and learning profile. You can use all different kinds of colorful fillers with different textures and even smells. Throw an otherwise boring sorting activity into a sensory table or just a simple low-sided tote and you have a station that is instantly a classroom favorite. But thinking of new and interesting fillers ... VIEW POST
Morning Work Activities- Pet Themed
It’s been a minute since I’ve posted any new Morning Work Centers, but I have had so many requests for specific themes that I figured it was time to get started on that list. May I present, Morning Work Activities with a Pet Theme. Like always, I am going to show you each and every activity that is included in the set so you know exactly what is included. What makes these themed Morning Work Activities so nice is that you don’t have to worry about students who don’t celebrate certain holidays ... VIEW POST
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