Science Tools in Kindergarten

October 1, 2014 by ·

I remember last year reading the standard about students using tools. I thought…”Ok, how can I make this fun?” I always catch myself brushing science and social studies to the side at times. I am trying reallllyyyy hard this year to make it an everyday occurrence because they love it! Most students tend to be […]

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3-D Shape Hunt {Freebie}

September 27, 2014 by ·

Oh hi. I’ve been a little absent this week from the blog. There have been other things a little more pressing to take care of so I wanted to make sure that when I did post, it would be something worth while. I’ve had so many things I wanted to share and just not enough […]

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ABC Football

September 22, 2014 by ·

I really had no idea how exciting a game of pretend football with construction paper flags could really be. But let me tell you, it’s the talk of the day after you play. I’m going to have to think of every kind of football game I can because they were eating it UP. I am […]

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Environmental Print

September 12, 2014 by ·

This week has been filled with environmental print. The reason we talk so much about environmental print, is to bring awareness to kids that they are already readers. They are readers if they know how to pick out their favorite snack from the pantry, their favorite movie, open the favorite app, read street signs…but they […]

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All You Want to Know about Kindergarten Oral Presentations

September 11, 2014 by ·

People look at me like I’m crazy when I tell them that I have my students present throughout the year. Yes, public speaking in Kindergarten. Mind blown. They can actually do it…and they are amazing. Here are reasons that I do oral presentations in my room: 1. Most adults can’t do it well and are […]

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Peek at my Week {Freebies}

September 7, 2014 by ·

How is it time for another week already!? Where does the time go? This week, we are starting our first shared reading, the kiddos have their FIRST oral presentation, environmental print, continuing on with name of the day and start digging our heels in to reader’s work-shop. I am even more excited because my student […]

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Name of the Day {Freebie}

August 25, 2014 by ·

 I’ve had a lot of questions about name of the day and what I do for that part of the morning. I can tell you…this is not my idea and it’s not that difficult to do. I have taken a lot of different ideas from my team-mates from the past couple of years and just […]

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Your Blog Questions Answered

July 12, 2014 by ·

As I sit on the plane coming home from Vegas, I am beyond inspired and amazed at all of the incredible educators that I had the opportunity to meet this week. Last year, I came to Vegas and made some wonderful friends. I had to soak it all in last year in order to prepare […]

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