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I know I’m not the only kindergarten teacher who collects mini-erasers! Every time I go to the dollar store, I check out what they have in stock. Unfortunately, we don’t have a Target here, so I’m often envious of what my teacher friends in the US seem to find. I love using them for so …
There are several topics related to measurement in kindergarten, and one is size. In this post, I’m going to talk about what to teach, ideas for teaching about size, and size activities for the whole group, small groups/centers, and using technology! What Do Kindergarten Students Need to Know About Size? In kindergarten, we expect students …
Looking for a fun, low prep art activity for winter? This puffy paint snowman only needs 2 key ingredients! Does puffy paint stay puffy?I’ve created these with my students many times, and it always surprises me how long the dried “paint” DOES stay puffy. When I take out my winter theme box the following year, …
Your students just aren’t grasping the concept of patterns, and you don’t know what to do – I’ve been there! They just need a TON of practice, incorporating patterns in the kindergarten classroom every day. Through explicit instruction, and practice, or working them into your day organically, below are some ideas to do so. What …
One of my favourite things about teaching kindergarten is how much fun you can have with themes! I do many that relate to specific times of year (seasons, events, holidays), since my students haven’t experienced them yet being their first year in school. I base the rest on students’ interests – I’ve really enjoyed penguins, …
You may wonder – what shapes do kindergarteners need to know? What kinds of activities can help them practice and work with shapes? Below, I’ll explain how I introduce 2D shapes in kindergarten, and some ideas for group games, centers, and more! What Shapes Do I Teach? Start with the most common shapes that most …
I love teaching math in kindergarten because I LOVE MATH! Seriously. It was always my favourite subject in school. I took extra Math courses in college for fun – yes, I’m that weirdo. I’ve met so many people who absolutely can’t stand math and I wonder – when did that start? Was it because of …
Wondering what those “Boom Cards” are that you keep hearing about? Keep reading to see why you (and your students) will LOVE them! Boom Cards™ are digital, interactive task cards. They’re engaging and self-checking too! Why I love Boom Cards – and you will too! They’re digital – this means no printing, cutting, laminating, prepping …
Here are some artists doing LIVE classes for drawing/painting during the COVID19 outbreak, mainly for kids but adults can enjoy them too! Ben Clanton (Squiggles & Scribbles)Mo Willems (Lunch Doodles)Jarrett J. Krosoczka—author & illustrator I’ll add more as I find them! Are you a teacher or parent looking for resources for your students/children at this …
I know many teachers are struggling to find things to do with their students. As copyright permission goes, generally published books cannot be read aloud online. Some authors have been giving permission to do so during this difficult time, and others are doing live readings themselves! AUTHORS DOING THEIR OWN READ ALOUDSDan GutmanPeter ReynoldsJulia CookChris …
