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CVC words for kindergarten can be taught in an engaging and fun way! In fact, teaching students to read CVC words is one of my favorite strategies to teach. You will see that lightbulb turn on and as you know, that is one of the best feelings an educator can get! In this blog post, you will learn how to… Read More
Classroom Decor Ideas and Inspiration Classroom decoration ideas can help you create a calming environment. Today I’m sharing the easiest ways to update your room on a budget. I’m also sharing my favorite bulletin board ideas and transformations! Creating a Calming Environment I’ve been teaching for fifteen years. During that time, I’ve read countless studies about the difference a well… Read More
I’m sharing how I use Science of Reading activities and mapping mats with preschool, kindergarten, and first grade students! These mats help build essential blending and segmenting skills children need for building words. Read on to find out how we make word building fun and exciting by incorporating a variety of manipulatives! Science of Reading Activities and Mapping Mats for… Read More
How to Teach Retell Strategies using Technology Today I’m sharing something that has puzzled me for quite some time: how to teach retell strategies using technology! We’ll go over how to use Boom Cards or Google™ Classroom so students can read or listen to fairy tales, practice identifying characters or setting, place the major events in order, and so much… Read More
Easter and Spring S’mores are sure to keep student engagement high while working on essential ELA and Math skills for preschool, kindergarten, and first grade students. Today I’m sharing how we use these activities to work on writing! Easter and Spring S’mores Easter and Spring S’mores are such a hit with my students! I mean, can you really blame them?… Read More
These thanksgiving crafts, activities, centers, and STEM projects will keep preschool, kindergarten, and first grade students engaged during the month of November! I’m also sharing costume and more fun ideas! Thanksgiving is the Perfect Time of Year I just love this time of year! The weather is FINALLY cooling down, my kindergarten students are starting to really get the hang… Read More
