Positional words are used in reading, math, and science. Teaching these to kindergarten students is a crucial aspect of early education, laying the foundation for their understanding of spatial relationships.
Cause and Effect is one of those skills that teachers shy away from. It's complex. It's tricky. It's not. Understanding cause and effect is a crucial skill for young readers to develop. It helps them make connections between events, improve…
Sight words are a staple in all early literacy grades. Here are five ideas for helping to develop words become sight words.
Heart Words, Sight Words, High Frequency Words, Red Words, Snap Words, Flash Words...what else have you heard? I know there is a lot of confusion about Heart Words, Sight Words, and High Frequency Words. Let's talk about each one. (Hang…
Poem of the week is an integral part of my day in kindergarten. Let's be real teachers don't have time to do any program that makes their day harder. Teachers need a process for making their lives easier while enriching the lives of their students.
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…
Back to School is so stressful...and having things out of place makes it more so. Here are 5 extra tips with my Classroom Organization Series. Organization helps everyone's sanity in the classroom.
Literacy Centers can be the heart of the school day. It was my favorite time of the day. It takes time to create routine and consistency, but it's so much worth it. In the dynamic world of early childhood education, fostering independence and literacy skills among kindergartners is a top priority. One effective way to achieve this is through the implementation of independent literacy centers.
Process/Product Centers are the key to organization, success and sanity. Independent workstations or centers are essential when teachers need to pull small groups for instruction. These centers provide an opportunity for young learners to engage in independent exploration while developing essential skills through a structured process that changes the product on a weekly basis.
Pencil boxes can be such a helper in organizing many parts of your classroom daily. In a bustling kindergarten classroom, organization and routine play crucial roles in creating a conducive learning environment. I started this blog series for back-to-school organizational…
In the ever-evolving landscape of education, teachers continually seek innovative strategies to create a nurturing and efficient learning environment. Among the many tools at their disposal, classroom mailboxes have proven to be an invaluable asset. This tried-and-true organization tool is far more than just a place to store papers.
An Interactive Notebook can combine independence, phonics, and word building in a fun creative way. Phonics instruction plays a crucial role in developing early reading skills among kindergarten students. It provides them with the foundation needed to decode words, recognize…
