7 Tips for a Successful First Day of Kindergarten The first day of Kindergarten is an exciting one! It can be full of anticipation, enthusiasm, a little bit of trepidation,…
Activities for the Mixed Up Chameleon The Mixed Up Chameleon is a wonderful children’s book by Eric Carle. It’s one of my favorites, and my students always loved it as…
Setting Up the Classroom Deciding how to set up your classroom is a very important step most teachers think about before the start of each new year. This was always…
Drawing in Kindergarten It’s true! We teach students how to draw in kindergarten. I’m not sure why that surprises so many people. Drawing is a very important way for students…
Schedule for Kindergarten As a kindergarten teacher, I know the importance of a good schedule for kindergarten. It is crucial to know what time of day your students can stay…
Ideas for Show and Tell My students loved show and tell time. I did also, I really enjoyed watching them come alive to tell about what they brought to the…
Spring Activities for Kids The days are getting longer. The weather is getting warmer and the fragrant smell of apple blossoms fills the air. It’s spring! Time for teaching about…
Good Morning Songs for Kids In Kindergarten, I always loved starting the day with a great good morning song! We all sang along, sometimes we got up and danced, and…
Classroom Activities for Mother's Day Mother’s Day is a special day not only for all the moms out there, but also for their little ones who want to show the…
Earth Day for Kids Celebrating Earth Day in our classrooms was always a fun day. We read great books about our beautiful planet, wrote about how we will take care…