One of the reasons I love attending SDE's National Conference each year is because I always come home with a ton of questions from teachers about things I never think to blog about. Things that are just second nature to me . . . that I might just take for granted because it's … [Read more...]
January Sensory Fun!
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 … [Read more...]
Astrobrights Sight Word Turkey Freebie
I love that this time of year lends itself to so many different themes. Themes in kindergarten really help engage and hook your students when activities can otherwise become mundane, dull and downright boring. Spice up those themes with some colorful Astrobrights papers and you … [Read more...]
Super Simple “Edit It” Sight Word Activities
Everyone loves sight word activities that they can edit so they can use their own individual lists, right? I mean, my list and your list may not be the same. And the same goes for students . . . Suzy and Bobby may be on totally different lists, so why would we expect them to … [Read more...]
Edit It-Make It Your Own Spring Sight Word Freebie
It's not often these days that you'll find me 'shopping' in the traditional sense. I mean, I'm usually on a mad dash to put exactly what I need in my cart and get out of a store in time to get back home or the hospital. But I just happened to be flying through Walmart last week … [Read more...]
Colorize Your Classroom With Editable Sight Word Fishing Fun!
Winter break never seems quite long enough does it? You probably had big plans to revamp your entire schedule, create some new games for your students, reorganize your classroom library or start a new behavior management system . . . but then those long lazy mornings were just … [Read more...]
Editable Sight Word Write The Room Fun and A FREEBIE for you to try it.
Here's the deal. Write the Room activities are one of my most favorite activities to offer students, because I know that my students need to move and this gives them a free pass to wonder all around my room. I know the idea of this puts some teachers into a complete panic, but … [Read more...]
The Editable, Incredible Sight Word Mastery System-Ball Words (and a Freebie)
It has been the number one, most asked request from my readers, and finally, I took the time to get it done for you! I present . . .The Editable . . . Incredible . . . Ball Word Sight Word Mastery System! That’s right folks! I said “EDITABLE.” Now not only can you … [Read more...]
Top Bananas- Letter Fluency Success The Fun Way and a Party
It’s time for a party. I celebrate successes of all kinds, and, hopefully, today is the first of many this year. Today was a Top Banana celebration made for the best letter fluency masters I know. That’s right! Every single little monkey in my class has mastered their … [Read more...]
Ghostly Sight Word Practice Differentiated Kinder Style!
It's time for some fun ghostly sight word practice that doesn't involve a pencil or paper or printing or laminating. I'm always looking for ways to get my kinders moving, but this activity has proven to be a favorite because not only can they move but . . . it's fun ( . . … [Read more...]
