Kindergarten Subtraction Activities Using “Five Green and Speckled Frogs”
Introduce subtraction to kindergarten students with fun frog activities using the song “Five Green and Speckled Frogs” and these free, printable resources.
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Comparing Numbers 0-5: Pumpkin Freebies in Digital & Print!
Here we are in October of what is anything but a typical school year in most places. Whether you are teaching in-person with extra safety protocols, completely virtually through a screen, or some combination of the two, you have surely faced a variety of brand new challenges this school year. I’d like to make this…
What Are Boom Cards? Getting Started with Boom Learning℠
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…
DIY Highlighter Strips for Literacy Centers
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…
The Spin on Spinners: Test Driving Classroom Game Spinners
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…
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!
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…
How to Create Literacy Centers in Kindergarten: 7 Inexpensive, Open-Ended, Ongoing Center Ideas
Whether you are just starting out with centers, are looking to change things up completely, or are just looking for some ideas to revitalize your literacy routines, this post should have something for you! Why Use Literacy Centers in Kindergarten? Using centers (or stations or areas or whatever you choose to call them) gives your…