Artist Georgia O’Keeffe was a master at seeing more. She said, “When you take a flower in your hand... it’s your world for a moment.” I love to use her paintings to train my students to use their eyes to look more deeply.
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Has Covid 19 been messing with your reading groups this year like it has mine?
Usually my students have a large array of books which they can choose to read from, as well as books they are able to take home. This year, however, has definitely made that more challenging. Every teacher knows that kids need to practice reading in order to learn to read, and we need books to do that! That’s why I am so grateful for Kindergarten Kiosk’s Guided Readers. I am able to print off multiple copies so each of my students has their own copy. No need to worry about sharing germs here!
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Every teacher has at least one content area that is their favorite to teach. That’s how I feel about literacy, particularly writing. I am passionate about teaching young kids to write as a form of expression. I love their creativity, their ideas and, of course, their inventive spelling! Writing is generally my students favorite activity. Writer’s Workshop is a daily part of our learning process, but even when the students have free time, they often choose to use it to write in their journal.
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Happy Birthday! Come and grab your free present!
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All children are super curious about the world around them. As the seasons change, you can take advantage of the beautiful world outside and that natural curiosity! As the season changes to Spring, take students out into the fresh air and enjoy a walk around the schoolyard or neighborhood.
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With the huge variety in weather patterns, I believe anytime is the best time to teach your students about weather! I love using the Weather Time Fun Thematic unit by Kindergarten Kiosk because it allows me to hit all of the standards in a variety of ways throughout my classroom.
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Today I saw a Robin making a nest. It brought a smile to my face, and made me think of the beautiful book Bird Watch by Oana Befort. This is a great book to jumpstart your Spring-Themed teaching.
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Are you looking for simple St. Patrick’s Day snacks for your classroom or homeschool students? First, think green! A favorite treat for young children can be as simple as green food coloring dropped into their white milk. Here are a few other ideas to make St. Patrick’s Day fun and enjoyable.
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It is almost time for kindergarten registration. This year probably looks very different than years past. You may even be wondering how to create an inviting virtual kindergarten registration experience!
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Strengthen the parent and teacher connection by providing resources that will assist parents as they support their child’s learning. Stay connected! If a parent knows how to help, they will help as their time allows if the activities are meaningful, fun, and will practice and enrich learning that is happening in the classroom.
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I love teaching students about weather, as it is such a rich topic with so many concepts to explore. One concept that is fun to teach is thunder and lightening!
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Apples is always one of my favorite topics for the beginnings of the school year. There is just nothing that screams Fall is on the way like the bounty of apples falling from the trees, and thanks to Johnny Appleseed, apples are plentiful about everywhere you go! Did you know that more apples are eaten in America that any other fruit? I’m not surprised, who does like the crunch of an apple?
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Indoor Activities For Excitable Children
Whether you are stuck at home because of bad weather or continue to stay in to avoid a health crisis, the fact remains that kids need to be entertained. Unfortunately, even when the sun is out and the sky is clear, there are only so many outdoor activities you can do in a day. When you’re looking for something fun, entertaining, and educational that doesn’t require sunscreen, it’s going to take a bit of innovation. Here are some mom-approved suggestions.
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