Thanksgiving is just around the corner! So, to add a little fun to our phonics mini-lessons I decided to create our “Talking Turkey” cup. It’s so simple to make, and you probably have the supplies already on hand! I use this quick activity to go over our phonics rules for the week. Even though it’s […]
Dramatic Play Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Do you use a home center in your classroom or homeschool? Creating a space for learners to mimic cooking and other household chores has so many benefits from preschool to first grade (yes – still in first grade). Providing your little learners with home center activities that promote social, cognitive, language and physical development is essential to […]
FREE Turkey Alphabet Match Center
If you know me or have followed me over the years, you know I’m a fan of thematic units. Teaching important skills with some new flair always keeps my learners engaged. I want to share this FREE Turkey Alphabet Center with you. It will help put a fun twist on teaching or reviewing initial sounds! I […]
Pilgrim Children Chores
Chores…oh, how they have changed since the Pilgrims sailed on the Mayflower. Pilgrim children had responsibilities just like children do now. I wonder if pilgrim children complained about their chores like my kids do?? Anyway, in Kindergarten students are to understand the similarities and differences between people. Things like their religion, food, laws, clothing, and […]
Thanksgiving Turkey Interactive Poem
Let’s talk interactive poems. Have you used them before? Maybe the term is new for you. The name fits, because that’s exactly what it is. It’s a poem that is interactive! I adore pocket charts! I used them all over my classroom and now that we have more space in our new playroom…you better believe […]