Inside: Discover 5 fun and playful ways to introduce kindergarten classroom procedures at the beginning of the new school year. First Day Expectations So it’s the first day of kindergarten and my new kinders are all excited because everyone has been telling them how much they are going to LOVE school. Then, they get to school […]
5 Fun and Playful Ways to Introduce Kindergarten Classroom Supplies
Inside: Introducing kindergarten classroom supplies is a crucial first step at the beginning of the school year. Here you’ll find 5 fun and playful ways to teach start-up routines for each “school tool” to get your year off to a great start. And Don’t forget to download the free School Tool Scavenger […]
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 […]
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 […]
