The Spin on Spinners: Test Driving Classroom Game Spinners
I tested out four different game spinners for using with DIY classroom games. Here’s what I learned.
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Explain Your Thinking: Talking About Math
Using math talks as daily warm-ups is a great way to enrich your math routine and build critical thinking and oral language skills.
Fine Motor Skills Task Boxes: Finding the Materials
Looking for materials to build a collection of fine motor task boxes? I’ve got ideas and links for you here!
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It’s Apple Time! Apple Activities, Ideas, and Freebies for Kindergarten
These apple activities will help you integrate your apple theme across the curriculum. I’ve got your covered for reading, math, science, and more!
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!
Start your fine motor skills task box collection with this free set of playdough activity cards!
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…
How to Create Literacy Centers in Kindergarten: 7 Inexpensive, Open-Ended, Ongoing Center Ideas
Literacy centers in kindergarten don’t have to be a chore for the teacher! These center ideas are easy to implement and engaging for students.
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