Recognizing numbers, producing patterns, addition, and subtraction are all essential skills for kindergarten. But teaching young students math does not have to be boring. By offering various tools and objects to create meaningful instruction, students will remain focused and engaged in learning. Anytime students can work with cars, it’s definitely a favorite station. My students…
This activity is great for practicing CVC, blends, diagraph, nonsense word, and sight word fluency. The sight word option is editable which makes it perfect for differentiating your instruction. This Word Work Highway set will give students the opportunity to practice reading fluency with a fun, engaging twist. Just add a car and a…
These Editable I Spy Sight Word Printable Pages are perfect for distance learning pages or as part of your literacy center activities. This set of printables has two different versions of 12 different Sight Word I Spy pages. This will enable you to extend learning and also allow you to differentiate instruction and meet your…
These one-page word work printable activities are perfect for distance learning packets. Adding a magnifying glass makes it more engaging, but it’s definitely not necessary. There are several options for you to choose from in this packet so that you can easily differentiate instruction to meet the needs and skills of various students. No Fuss-No…
If you are wondering if you can share this product with your students and families via distance learning, you may. This freebie of EDIT IT –MYSTERY PICTURES is designed so that YOU decide which words you want your students to practice. Add these thematic activities to your sight word stations to build engagement and fun….
This freebie includes all the printables and instructions for activities, games, and ideas that go with my blog post, Learning With Sticks and Stones. These activities are meant to provide engaging, fun and developmentally appropriate learning for students who are learning At Home. Enjoy!
Editable for Valentine’s Day . . . Choose the letters you want! By request, here it is! Valentine’s Day Edit It Color By Letters! This mini Editable Color By Letter packet is perfect for your littlest learners. Understandably, not all of us teach letters in the same order nor do all students need to practice…
Using interesting and fun manipulatives for math can be engaging for your students and a valuable learning tool for teachers. When you combine engagement with independence, it makes for a math station that both teachers and students love. These self-correcting math stations will give your students valuable skill practice, but they’ll think they’re playing. …
Christmas Mini Erasers now have a purpose! Besides being so darn cute that you just can’t resist purchasing them, these cute little Target Mini Erasers are ideal for making your math instruction fun, meaningful and independent. These math stations using min erasers are perfect for giving your students valuable math practice. There are so many…
With nearly 20 years of experience as a full-time kindergarten teacher, I’m committed to creating a classroom where learning is joyful, engaging, challenging, and fun. Each day, I work to ensure that my students feel successful through instruction that considers their unique interests, learning profiles, and readiness levels. I believe that students should be excited to come to class and enjoy a myriad of hands-on activities that encourage exploration and discovery.
While I continue to teach full-time, I find so much joy in connecting and building friendships with teachers worldwide. It’s why I started this blog back in 2012. My hope has become a reality as I have been able to forge relationships with teachers, sharing ideas and building friendships beyond my little neck of the woods through professional development sessions and this blog.
So by all means, take some time to look around and explore A Differentiated Kindergarten. Gather some new ideas, fun tips, and most importantly, don’t forget to reach out and say, ‘Hi!’