I have always loved doing jigsaw puzzles as the amount of concentration it takes is really soothing. I have found over the past 15 years of teaching that my students find them relaxing too!
Over the past few years I have ended up with a lot of how to books and what I like is that they are not all nonfiction.
Launching a new writing unit always requires a fun and hands-on lesson, so I always start with how to make fruit salad!
Keep Track of Supplies in the Classroom
7/17/2021One thing that I dread is when I go to write on the board and my marker has been squished!
K-1 Bingo Games for Literacy and Math
7/15/2021
My first grade class enjoys playing games during morning arrival each week.
Updated for 2026!
My 5th-grade class and I had a lot of discussions about resolutions and goals for the new year.
Number Bond Google Quizzes for K-1
7/15/2020
When we switched to distance learning in March I was glad my class had already started working on addition and subtraction. What we hadn't focused on yet was number bonds, and the idea of parts and wholes.
When our school went into distance learning, we were just beginning our third trimester. Unfortunately that is my (and my students) favorite ELA unit - opinion writing!
Distance Learning in Kindergarten
4/15/2020
I'll be honest, distance learning in Kindergarten can be overwhelming when you first start to think about it!
Of course, that is true for most grades. However, in Kindergarten there are many things that need to be seen in person, for both you and your student!
Over the past 6 years, I have noticed that a lot of my Kindergarten students struggle with free write time.
The Many Uses of Trays in K-1!
8/08/2019
Skill Games for Homework
8/05/2019
Homework is such a hot topic these days - I know I have never been a fan of it for Kindergarten.
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