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 […]
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 […]
Why Gray is the New Color for Back to School
Life isn’t black and white. It’s a million gray areas, don’t you find? Ridley Scott Gray is definitely NOT my color. But it’s what I’m wearing these days during these uncertain times. Like many of you, I’m awaiting school reopening plans and wondering what next year will look, sound, and feel like. When I look […]
Number Sense Activities for Your Kindergarten Math Center
Got Number Sense? My primary focus in teaching math in kindergarten is to build strong number sense skills and I am always on the lookout for number sense activities that help me to do this well. In this post, I’ll share my top 5 favorite number sense activities and a little about why I chose […]
10 Ways to Use Your Virtual Classroom
Inside: Discover all the fun ways you can use your virtual classroom for distance or remote learning. By now you’ve probably seen those cute Bitmoji virtual classrooms popping up all over your Facebook and Instagram feeds. My first reaction was that they were really cute, but I wasn’t quite sure HOW to use them. […]
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