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If you’ve ever taught a lesson that your students seemed to understand… and then the next day they looked at you like they had never heard it before, you’re not alone. This happens all the time in kindergarten. We teach a phonics skill. We practice it. Students do great. And then two days later we are reteaching it again. One […]
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Valentine’s Day is a good excuse to mix in some different activities in the classroom. It’s a chance for kids to practice kindness, work on literacy and math, and have a little change of pace from the usual routine. In my classroom, I try to keep our Valentine’s Day activities simple but engaging. That might mean counting candy hearts, retelling […]
The 100th day of school is one of those milestones kindergarteners actually feel. By this point in the year, they know the routines, they’re more confident learners, and counting to 100 is no longer just something we practice, it’s something they can do. That’s what makes this day such a big deal for them. The 100th day of school is […]
By mid-year, your classroom probably looks very different from how it did in August. Some systems aren’t working the way you hoped, routines have shifted, and let’s be honest sometimes it just feels messy. So, there’s nothing wrong with changing things up to stay organized. Mid-year is the perfect time to hit pause, reset, and get your classroom and routines […]
Winter can be one of those tricky seasons in kindergarten with our kids are settling back in after breaks, routines are adjusting, and we still need meaningful math practice that doesn’t drain our planning time. That’s where low-prep math centers come in. Winter math centers should be easy to set up, easy to explain, and simple for students to work […]
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