It's that wonderful time of year when bundling up and getting cozy next to the fire is a warm welcome! It's also the time of year when it becomes more difficult to find exciting learning activities after the rush of the holiday season. No more holiday themes to inspire and motivate little minds. That's why I'm excited to share with you these adorable Addition and Subtraction Winter Math Mats that … [Read more...]
The Truth About Teaching Kindergarten
Last month, I wrote about 10 Things Your Kindergarten Student Wants You to Know. This month, I wanted to share The Truth About Teaching Kindergarten - a bit more about what Kindergarten teachers may want you to know! The Truth About Teaching Kindergarten If you are a Kindergarten teacher, you likely already know everything that I am about to say in this post. You know what goes into a … [Read more...]
Winter Mittens Color Pattern Activity
Winter is here and many of your students will come in wearing hats, mittens, and coats of all different colors! Today, I am going to share a fun math activity to practice patterns using colored mittens with your students. This Winter Mittens Color Pattern Activity can be used as a whole group lesson or in an early finisher bin. It also makes a great, easy-prep addition to your winter math … [Read more...]
Penguin Alphabet Clip Cards
Does winter get any cuter than little round penguins!? I don't think so! As a resourceful educator like yourself, I am tasked with finding engaging activities for students that help them learn in a hands-on way! Often, this includes seasonal activities/centers! You can have your students practicing upper and lowercase letters in minutes with this easy-prep Penguin Alphabet Clip Cards center … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Incorporate More Play in the Classroom
If you have been here awhile, you know I am a huge proponent of play in the classroom. I am truly blessed to teach in a school where my kindergarteners play every day in the classroom and it is encouraged and supported. However, I know that isn't the case for so many early childhood teachers around the world, so when I received this post - 10 Ways to Incorporate More Play in the Classroom, from … [Read more...]
