Creating a Love of Learning in Little Hearts!
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How is it Spring already??! I just can’t get over how fast this year is flying by. I don’t know about you, but I’m so ready for some warmer weather. Warmer weather means we take our learning outside. For some reason, we stay more focused when we are outside. And it’s that time of year […]
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We are working so hard on our reading skills and I’m seeing huge improvements! It’s finally time to dig into some more challenging skills while we read. I came across this book, Look Closer, several years ago, and it’s my go to mentor text for sequencing. The Importance of Sequencing Honestly, there are times […]
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Do your kiddos like bugs? Right now my daughter is not a fan of ants. Every time a storm hits our house those little critters always find a safe home in my kids’ bathroom. Always. Let me tell you it is no fun having to kill ants while the kids brush their teeth. And while […]
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As an early elementary teacher, there are so many things we have to introduce to our little learners. From social interaction to academics, we are laying a very large foundation of skills. Reading is the big one. Huge, in fact. You can’t do anything until your little learners start to read. And one skill that […]
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If you’re familiar with Shared Reading, you know that it differs from guided reading. I opened my reading block with shared reading on a daily basis. Why? There are so many benefits to shared reading that you might not be aware of! It’s a great activity to do during your circle time! Why Shared […]
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It’s that time of year. The cold has finally left, we are wearing shorts and the sun is out. That also means camping. Lots of camping! It’s the best time of year for my family. We get away from all the stress of every day life and just enjoy everything around us. We have several […]
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By the time kids reach about 5 or 6, money becomes a topic of conversation for them. They begin to notice how you pay for items in the grocery store (although, credit cards are VERY hard to explain to a 6-year-old…). They see coins lying around the house, and they might ask “do I have […]
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During spring and the Easter holiday Bible teachers typically introduce or review Jesus’ death, burial and resurrection in Bible class. While this lesson speaks to my heart and helps me to understand all that Jesus has done for us, I sometimes struggle with teaching this topic to children. Using this Jesus Resurrection craft along with […]
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Teaching little learners to write their own name is one of the basic skills parents, preschool and kindergarten teachers alike are always looking for ways to practice. There are so many name activities out there to help little ones learn their own name. But name tracing is one of the easiest ways to get learners […]
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Literacy is MY thing. If you’re a regular follower of my blog, you probably already know that. If you’re new to the blog, you will notice my love for literacy in so many of my posts. So it makes my heart happy when I get to pull out any tracing activity. If you’re not familiar […]
Mother's Day is coming up in just a few short weeks! Help your students make this sweet gift that will give back more than once!
It's another monsoon here in Texas! A great time to head to the playroom and do this fun experiment!
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Can you go a day without this happening?? Don't think so!
No matter how many times you tell them not to...
Earth Day has passed, but you can use this freebie anytime!
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The @The Kindergarten Chronicles has the right idea!
The Gluestick Pledge. (Elmer's) (Ellen DeGeneres...
