Prior to this spring, I would have told you that the thought of never going outside was ludicrous. Then the Covid…
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Exciting Writers by Publishing a Class Book
I have never seen my students more excited about writing as when I told them we were going to write…
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Indoor Recess Isn’t For Wimps!
Let me just lay it out there – indoor recess is not for wimps! I remember my first year teacher…
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Building Reading Fluency with Reader’s Theater
Sometimes in the primary grades we get so focused on teaching the decoding skills that come with learning to read…
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Games that Teach
Kids love playing games. This is why I love using games in the classroom to teach, practice and review key…
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October Theme: My Changing World
It’s October and this month we do a lot of talking about things that change. Helping students build an understanding…
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Using Puzzles in the Classroom
The other day a well-meaning teacher made a comment that went something like this: “I wish my centers could be…
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This Month in Kindergarten: October
October is here and we have been in school about one month now. September was all about putting into place…
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September Theme: Transportation
During the month of September our theme is All Things Transportation! Today I want to share many different ways that…
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Introducing Centers in Kindergarten
Learning centers {also called stations} are an integral part of the learning process. They give the students an opportunity to…
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Independent Task Cards
Looking for a way to have your kindergarten students work independently at their own level? These math and language arts…
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Teaching Appreciation
Preparing my students for their future is more than just teaching them book knowledge. I also want to be part…
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