Differentiated Task Boxes Differentiated Task Boxes are perfect for morning work, early finishers, centers, and reading or math groups. I’m sharing how my kindergarten students master the standards in their own individualized tasks perfect for their unique learning styles. Frustrated with morning work? Wishing for a better routine that does not involve multiple trips to the copier? Tired of wasting… Read More
The Pumpkin Smasher Freebie – Prediction and Writing
The Pumpkin Smasher is the perfect book to work on prediction and writing skills with young students. I’m sharing this freebie with all newsletter subscribers this week and how we use this adorable Halloween craft and the activities to study essential skills! The Pumpkin Smasher Have you read this book? I like to say it is an oldie but a… Read More
Room on the Broom Sequencing for Halloween
Your students will love these Room on the Broom sequencing activities. Work on retelling the story, identifying characters, and more with this unit I’m sharing about today! Julia Donaldson – A Favorite Author! Aw! Julia Donaldson is one of my favorite authors. It all began when I read the Gruffalo and The Gruffalo’s Child for the first time. I fell… Read More
Graham Cracker Pencil Snacks – Easy and Unique!
Looking for school snack ideas for kindergarten or another grade level? These adorable graham cracker pencil snacks are super tasty and today I’m sharing an easy way to create these for children! I couldn’t resist creating these for my kindergarten students after seeing several variations all over Pinterest! I’ve seen them made out of sugar wafers and sugar cookies. The… Read More
The Best Teddy Bear Picnic Day and Sleepover Ever
This Teddy Bear Unit was a major hit in my classroom and the kids had NO idea they were practicing so many essential ELA and Math skills! I wish you could have seen the looks on their faces when I told them they would be bringing a teddy bear or stuffed friend to school! Today I’m sharing all of my… Read More
Classroom Tour – Easy Ways to Organize Your Classroom
Are you looking for easy ways to organize and setup your classroom? I’m sharing my top teacher hacks, freebies, and more in this classroom tour! Don’t you just love seeing other classrooms? Our principal really encourages us to throw out (or donate) things we don’t use anymore. Having a clutter free classroom is essential for student success and your sanity!… Read More