Teaching little ones how to treat others is a big task for parents. Consistency and structure plays a big part, but I like to use the Fruit of the Spirit in the process. We talk a lot of how God wants us to treat others, so using the Bible is key for us during […]
School Supplies: How to Cut with Scissors
Handing little learners a pair of scissors for the first time in a classroom can make teachers a little uneasy. Spend time focusing on how to cut with scissors, as well as, seeing what tool learners are ready to use is important. What Scissors to Use? There are many levels of development a child needs […]
School Supplies: How We Use Our Crayons
When parents drop off school supplies on Meet the Teacher night, crayons are tucked away nicely in student desks. Or, they are placed in colorful tubs on the tables to share as community supplies. However, do learners know how to use them correctly? Teaching Procedures Teachers spend the first few weeks of school teaching nothing but […]
School Supplies: How We Use Our Glue Bottles
Spending the first week of school teaching classroom expectations and procedures is essential for a successful year. Glue is a tricky school supply for many little learners and there definitely needs to be instruction dedicated to teaching learners how to use this tool. Glue Bottles When learners are not taught how to use their glue […]
Assigning Google Slides ™ in Google Classroom ™
Whether you are teaching from home or want your learners to complete an assignment during their technology time you may decide to use Google Slides ™ in Google Classroom ™. Google Classroom ™ is a great way to assign different activities for learners to complete. But like most things, it can be a little tricky […]
Kindergarten Learning at Home
Whether your child is sick, school is canceled or you plan on taking a family vacation you may want to continue their learning at home. It is important to make learning fun and try to find what your learners can be engaged and encouraged while learning and review important skills. Whether your child is sick, […]