Teachers often enjoy summer sitting by the pool or catching up on their reading list. However, they also spend time reflecting on the previous year and planning for the upcoming year. Honestly, the teacher's brain never shuts off! Between finding new decorations and classroom management techniques, there is much to prepare over summer break. For instance, hands-on centers are often at the top of the to-do list! Centers keep students focused while allowing the teacher to work with small groups of students. Thankfully, the Back to School Centers for Kindergarten are the perfect way to set the t ..read more

Kindergarten is a crucial year in a child’s education. First, they learn so much content. This includes everything from addition to writing sentences. Second, students learn about collaboration. They learn to work with all classmates, share, and compromise. Third, students learn all about routines and expected behavior in the classroom. Fine motor skills are at the heart of so many of these aspects. For instance, students must practice pencil grasp to line up numbers to add and write a sentence. Likewise, students must learn how to maintain behavior while struggling to cut across a dotted lin ..read more

My son is officially in Kindergarten right now.  And last summer I was prepping him to enter Kinder at a private school.  After he took his admissions assessment I panicked a little because there was a gap from his TK class to where he needed to be so that he was a little ahead for the first day of school.  Out of that, I created this Ready for Kindergarten Resource. Before I show it to you, you need to know it covers WAY more skills than just "entering kinder" standards.  Depending on where you work, there are different expectations for the students (we can save that disc ..read more

Holidays are so much fun to celebrate in the classroom. Whether a significant holiday or a smaller holiday, the event is extra special for students. Therefore, teachers work hard to ensure that students have festive activities to celebrate the day with their classmates. However, there is so much content to get through each year, so it can be stressful to give up a day to celebrate. Thankfully, this does not have to be the case! The St. Patrick's Day Activity Bundle will ensure that any St. Patrick’s Day class party has learning, crafts, and laughter.  When is St. Patrick’s Day? St. Pa ..read more

Valentine's Day is the perfect time to spread a little LOVE to your teacher, principal, or co-worker! Attach this latte-themed Valentine's gift tag to any coffee-themed gift!  I found this giant latte CANDLE from Home Goods this year and attached this FREE GIFT TAG to personalize it!  You could also attach this gift tag to a coffee cup or coffee gift card!  You can get this free gift tag by CLICKING HERE and I will email it to you! There are 3 versions of this tag: -I love kindergarten a latte. -I love school a latte. -I love you a latte. Happy Valentine's Season ..read more

Valentine’s Day is such an exciting time in the classroom. While it is only one day, it can be one student never forget. The day creates a unique feeling between bringing in valentines and having Valentine's Day party. However, this can also result in chaos for the teacher if the day is not carefully planned. Thankfully, the Valentine’s Day Centers and Crafts will ensure students have Valentine’s Day to remember!  Tips for Running a Smooth Valentine’s Day Party  No matter the grade you teach, organizing any type of party can be stressful! More importantly, the day of th ..read more

One of the most exciting parts of teaching involves how much creative freedom there is. While there may be pacing guides or series to follow, there are often ways teachers can add in their twist. For instance, there may be a neat science experiment about a topic read in a book. Or, it may be crafts used to teach the content while decorating bulletin boards. Furthermore, it could be using book buddies to combine academic skills and picture books. Honestly, there are many great ways to kick off an incredible unit!  Books for Book Buddies  I LOVE teaching using a theme as the anchor ..read more

Whether learning how to teach your kid to read or a room full of students, it can be an overwhelming task! Honestly, our littlest ones typically begin a year of learning without being able to read. However, in one year, teachers take on the expectation that all students complete the year as readers. Between knowing letters, sounds, trick words, and how to use illustrations to help, students can get overwhelmed! Thus, teachers need to break down the reading process to turn students into confident readers. Thankfully, there are 4 pre-reading strategies to help children read! With these strategi ..read more

Teachers know that students LOVE to create adorable classroom decorations. Whether they are snowman in the winter, hearts in February, or pumpkins in October, the options are endless. However, the goal of teachers is to inspire students to love learning. Therefore, it is imperative to implement crafts with intended purposes in the classroom. By doing this, kindergarten crafts are educational while being highly engaging and exciting!  Educational Benefits of Kindergarten Crafts  Every minute is so valuable in the classroom. Due to this, it is vital to ensure that every lesson and ..read more

While the goal of teachers is to educate students, there is so much to this goal. First, it involves planning high-quality lessons and assessments that students enjoy. Second, it consists of forming relationships with students for them to feel comfortable in the classroom. Third, it means following all IEP’s to ensure lessons are differentiated and meet the needs of students. To do all this, students need to be excited about the classroom. Many times, this involves creating a warm, welcoming classroom! Ultimately, this looks different in every school. For instance, it may be flexible seating ..read more