Inside: Welcome fall with a scarecrow building party, where kids will enjoy several scarecrow activities that include dressing up and building scarecrows using a variety of materials. Note: Some of the links in this post are Amazon affiliate links. If you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive a small commission […]
Apple Seed Inquiry: Exploring the Scientific Method in Kindergarten
Inside: Try this apple seed inquiry to introduce your kindergarten class to inquiry-based learning, the scientific method, and how to ask questions. Our Inquiry Path This inquiry began quite accidentally while reading a book, and grew into a wonderful math and science experience for my kiddos. I now repeat this inquiry every year, because it […]
Making a Plan for the Covid Friendly Classroom
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 […]
Halloween Tap and Write Reader Freebie
Talk of Halloween costumes usually begins as soon as the October calendar goes up! I always tell the children not to spill the beans on their costume as I looooove to be surprised! (aka: let’s not go there quite yet!) But here we are a week before the big day, so it’s time to open […]
A Fall Nature Walk: Before, During, & After Activities
Inside: Nature walks are a great way for children to experience firsthand the changes each season brings. Here are some things you can do before, during, and after a fall nature walk to help children notice and appreciate the signs of the season. Before Your Fall Nature Walk Begin by bringing in a sign of […]
Kindergarten Writing Assessments that Show How You Grow
Inside: Use these kindergarten writing assessments to create a Show How You Grow book to monitor fine motor and writing development across the year. Kindergarten Writing Assessments That Show Progress Over Time Finding kindergarten writing assessments for young children, who are just beginning to put pencil to paper, can be tricky. Many years ago, I […]
6 Building Blocks to Launch Your First Weeks of Kindergarten
Inside: Find out how to use 6 building blocks for a smooth start to the beginning of the year. Then, download the free building blocks planner, found at the end of this post, to get started planning for those first weeks of kindergarten. Tackling First Weeks of Kindergarten Anxiety When back-to-school time rolls around, I […]
Exploring Needs and Wants in Kindergarten
November began with an opportunity to participate in our school wide Helping Hands Drive and to live out our Positivity Project motto, “Other People Matter.” Kindergarten got involved by “advertising” the drive over the school announcements. Since we were collecting toys, clothing, and food, it was a great opportunity to teach children the difference between […]
