Our class has been participating in a year-long inquiry that explores the changes that occur in animals, plants, weather, and people across the seasons. The goal for this study is to help children see the patterns, cycles and interdependence of the natural world. This post continues and builds upon the work we began with our […]
A Peek Inside January Discovery Centers
This January, the invitations offered at our Discovery Centers included many that reflected our science unit on weather and our study of precipitation. In addition to exploring content, the centers allowed children time and space for being creative, inventive and using their imaginations. Makerspace Center The Makerspace Center was a new option for Discovery Workshop and was hugely […]
Fall Inquiries and Research Groups in Kindergarten
Inside: In this post, I share the fall inquiries my children explored as part of a year-long inquiry that investigated the changes that occur in plants, animals, weather, and people, across the seasons. Beginning in Inquiry I became interested in inquiry-based learning after seeing videos of kindergarten teachers from Canada teaching in a way that […]
North Pole Party Ideas for In-Person or Virtual Fun
North Pole Party Stations UPDATE: WE ARE DOING OUR NORTH POLE PARTY VIRTUAL THIS YEAR – SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM TO FIND OUT MORE! Despite our forecasted green Christmas, we were able to tap into children’s imaginations and bring a little of the “artic chill” to our classroom with a North Pole Party. Our party included […]
Teaching Numbers 1-10: A Kindergarten Counting Strategy
Teaching Numbers 1-10 What I love about teaching is that I’m as much a student as I am a teacher, because there’s always something new to learn. I recently discovered a strategy for teaching numbers 1-10 that will forever stay in my math “toolbox.” Here’s how it works, along with a few ideas, activities, and […]
Center Transformations for Your Classroom Halloween Party
If you are looking for some Halloween party ideas, try transforming your choice time centers into spooky spaces with fun activities for your kindergarten kiddos to enjoy! Here are some ideas to get you started. Halloween in the Science Center Deck out your science center with spiders […]
Making a Flexible First Day Plan for Kindergarten
Inside: Discover how to create a flexible first day plan for kindergarten, that can be reused each year when back to school time rolls around. And now it can all be done digitally! Get your free 10-day roll-out plan below. The Need for a First Day Plan Heading to kindergarten without a plan can feel […]
Preschool Classroom Tour: The Waterfall Room
Next week, I will be heading to school to set up my classroom, so I’ve been looking at pictures of learning spaces to inspire me. Included in these are some photos I took last summer on a school visit to observe an incoming student. The instant I entered this school, I knew it was a […]
