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Although the Boom Learning platform has existed for several years, it was during the pandemic, when most teachers and students were suddenly immersed in the world of remote learning, that I began exploring its features. I have since recognized that the platform offers practical applications in various educational environments and is not only useful for…
Need an easy (and free!) idea for a bulletin board craft for open house? The beginning of the year in kindergarten can be exhausting and chaotic which sometimes means that parent night (or open house or curriculum night) can sneak up on you! This free printable template goes along with one of my favorite back-to-school…
If you’ve been hanging onto big books, chart poems, and old anchor charts, but aren’t quite sure how to use them with your students, this simple idea is just for you! When you’re out shopping for school supplies, grab some plastic page dividers (I used these, but rather than ordering online, look for deals in…
If you teach math in small groups, you know how imperative it is to be organized and prepared. With the rest of your students working independently at math centers, time is of the essence and you don’t want to spend it counting out manipulatives or distributing materials. These do-it-yourself toolkits are perfect for keeping your…
Don’t you love picture books? I could browse through the children’s section of a bookstore for hours! We all know that reading aloud to students has so many benefits, but it is also just fun! In this post, I’ve collected a bunch of picture books that work well as back-to-school read-alouds in kindergarten and first…
Game spinners can be used in so many ways in a primary classroom. They are a great alternative to dice when you want to focus on specific numbers and concepts and they add fun and fine motor practice to simple practice activities! While I have often used the paperclip and pencil spinner method, which is…
I’ve been doing a lot of reading and thinking about how important it is for children to be able to articulate their thoughts when it comes to reasoning and problem-solving. This can be a real challenge for students as they reach standardized testing age and are required to not just solve difficult problems, but write…
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…