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...]
Classroom Management Strategies for Talkative Students
Need help with a student who talks constantly? Here are three classroom management strategies for talkative students. We’ve all been there. You have just started talking to the class, and a little voice chimes in. You gently remind the child to raise their hand to be called on. After a bit longer, a little arm pops up. The same arm that matches the little voice. Another minutes goes … [Read more...]
Free Compliment Cards
My administrator recently left a note on my desk saying, “Love to see your students immersed in math centers.” When I saw the note on my desk, the compliment she wrote instantly made me feel proud of myself as a teacher. I am sure that when you receive a compliment from an administrator, colleague, or parent, it just brightens your day. So why not do the same thing for your … [Read more...]
When Data Walls Fail
I want you to imagine something. Imagine if your teacher evaluation scores (I don't know about you, but we have yearly ones that are pretty big) were put on a big chart in the staff room. Like a Teacher Data Wall. Let's pretend we get scored on a scale of 1-4, and the board is divided up to say "2 or more" or "high flying 4's!" or something of the kind. Let's say that all the teachers had … [Read more...]
YouTube for Kids
It's no secret that kids need to engage in learning in a variety of ways. Singing and dancing are very common in my classroom, and probably in many early learning classrooms around the world! While I do still have some old c.d's and various playlists, I have learned that I love using YouTube for kids in my classroom as a way to engage, learn, and just have fun! As a teacher tip - I often use … [Read more...]
Tips to a Kindergarten Teacher, From a Kindergarten Teacher
Teachers are a fantastic resource to other teachers. We can all learn so much from each other, and provide a great support system! Kindergarten is an awesome age to teach, so I was excited to link up with Mary at Sharing Kindergarten for Tips To a Kindergarten Teacher From a Kindergarten Teacher! What a great way to learn from one another and get some teaching tips! My tips to you are not … [Read more...]
