Hibernating Animals are fascinating to most people, but especially Kindergartners. As winter approaches and the days grow colder, many animals embark on a remarkable journey into hibernation. In this blog post, we will explore what hibernation is, why animals do…
Poem of the Week: Value with 4 lines of text by CATHY COLLIER. Using a short poem each week, students can incorporate reading, spelling, sight words, phonemic awareness, vocabulary, onset and rime and so much more.
Making a list is a Back to School Center. We all know students come to school starting at a variety of levels and we varying levels of background knowledge. We spend the first few weeks assessing where they are and…
Alphabet Charts can be fun! Using alphabet charts can increase vocabulary, make connections and entice students to have fun with words. These charts are not necessarily sound charts. I whole-heartedly believe in sound charts. Charts with NECESSARY and PURE connections…
Maps and Globes are typical social studies skills, but we need to make sure these standards are not taught in isolation. Integrating the standards is vital. At my previous K-2 school, we had half-day kindergarten. That's right...3 hours to get…