This Popsicle Stick Reindeer Kid Christmas Ornament is a Christmas craft the kids are sure to love! It was inspired by Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, one of Santa's biggest helpers. Rudolph has been a big a part of Christmas traditions for many generations. The story has so many lessons for kids like to never give up and always believe in themselves. This ornament is the perfect craft … [Read more...]
Your First Day of Kindergarten (A Letter to my Students)
In the spring I wrote a letter to my students on their last day in Kindergarten. It seemed fitting that I write a letter for their first day of Kindergarten too. While I don't necessarily read these letters aloud to my students, I may share them in their memory books for them to keep as they grow. This letter is putting into words what I feel, think, wish, and hope for my students as they … [Read more...]
Subitizing Math Centers
Subitizing is the ability to identify a small set of numbers quickly without actually counting. This skill is necessary for early math skills and continues to be an important skill throughout life! We can begin to teach subitizing in our classrooms in Pre-k and Kindergarten as soon as children have a solid foundation of counting and one to one correspondence, since subitizing relies on counting … [Read more...]
Dry Erase Pumpkin Counting Cards
Pumpkin themed activities are a fun way to celebrate fall in your classroom! In my class, we have a "pumpkin week", where all of our lessons, activities, and centers are pumpkin themed. One of the skills we work on around this time is one to one correspondence. One to one correspondence is the ability to count each object once, to find out how many. There are plenty of different ways to help your … [Read more...]
Apple Tree Roll and Cover Math Game
Fall is the perfect time to start learning with an apple theme! This Apple Tree Roll and Cover Math Game is so fun and educational too! *Pair this with our Roll and Cover Math Games for the Year! Apple Tree Roll and Cover Math Game Who Should Use this Activity? This activity is perfect for your homeschool or traditional classroom. You can use this in small groups or your math center! Children … [Read more...]
Fall Apple Ten Frame Puzzles
Summer is in full swing and before we know it summer will be over and fall will be upon us. Fall is my absolute favorite season. I love the cooler temperatures, the beautiful colors, and the fun things like apple picking and fall festivals I get to do with my family. I am certainly not wishing summer away by any means, but I was definitely thinking about fall days and back to school when I created … [Read more...]
