Everyone talks about the new normal and that it is here to stay. But knowing what that new normal looks like and how to set up a Covid friendly classroom (for lack of a better term), has us all puzzled. And when we try to plan for it, we end up with more questions than […]
Archives for August 2020
Writing Center Activities for Beginning Writers
Inside: Discover 7 writing center activities that your beginning writers can use independently during your literacy block or choice time. The Need for Writing Center Activities Once again, my kiddos surprised me! I wasn’t sure if offering writing center activities during choice time would make sense for 5-year olds. I didn’t think my active little […]
Retelling Stories with Story Maker Mats
I once saw a kid-written sign in a classroom that read, “Stories Happen Here.” What lucky kids! I knew this meant that they weren’t just being read stories, they were also inventing and retelling stories. I immediately wanted to know how I could create this kind of environment in my classroom. And was sure it […]
Reopening Schools: What Teachers Might Discover!
A Reopening Schools Nightmare? My typical back-to-school dream usually reflects my former occupation as a waitress and involves a restaurant full of demanding customers. But this year, I was on a cruise (and I don’t even like cruises!) We had our first K meeting yesterday, and I’m sure all the talk about reopening schools prompted […]
Science Center Activities That Your Kiddos Will Love
Planning science center activities that meet NGGS standards, allow for independence, invite curiosity, and sustain a young scientist’s attention, can be tricky at best! But as I continue to observe my kiddos, as they work and play in our science center, I get better at selecting activities that work well. Science Center Activities That Work […]
