Sorting by attributes is a big fundamental skills taught in every early childhood classroom. Classifying and sorting is a unit that starts off math instruction for the school year. However, things like classroom management, getting to know your learners and other back to school craziness can take priority during the beginning of the school year. […]
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 TO USE 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 […]
COLOR HUNT AROUND THE ROOM
Teaching colors to preschoolers seems like an easy enough task, but so much of it is based on memory. Using color words in everyday conversation is such a simple way to help learners become familiar with their color words. Including fun activities, like this color hunt, in the classroom or at home is a fun […]
COUNTING BEARS SORTING BY SIZE
It is so important to have resources on hand that can be used for small group or independent practice for math instruction. Of course, that’s why I created this versatile sorting by size math activity as a perfect way to practice sorting by attribute. Counting Bears Using math manipulatives is a great way to introduce new […]