Teaching About Reindeer–and a Subitizing Game!
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Teaching About Reindeer–and a Subitizing Game!

I love teaching about animals! I love watching kindergarten students’ curiosity and interest grow as they investigate and soak up new knowledge, and animal themes often seem to spark that kind of enthusiasm. During the month of December, it can be really fun to teach about reindeer. This can tie in with Christmas if that’s…

Working with Emergent Writers: Labeling Ideas and Tips
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Working with Emergent Writers: Labeling Ideas and Tips

Kindergartners begin school with a wide range of literacy backgrounds. This can make it difficult to know where to start with writing. Some children are just learning what a letter is; others are already recognizing and writing simple words. Labeling is a great writing activity that reaches all students and provides valuable experience with language…

Fine Motor Skills Task Box Freebie!
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Fine Motor Skills Task Box Freebie!

If you’re looking for ways to integrate fine motor activities into your school day, I’ve got something for you! As I discussed in this earlier post (and again here), making time for activities that strengthen fine motor skills is so important in any early childhood classroom. As academics and technology have been pushed down into earlier…

Fine Motor Skills at School: The Why and How
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Fine Motor Skills at School: The Why and How

Teachers of young children are noticing a discouraging trend in their students. More and more children seem to be entering school with poorly developed fine motor skills. As the academic expectations of kindergarten grow, pushing out time for play, children who enter school with insufficient hand strength and coordination to use scissors or hold a…