Hello teachers! Spring’s out, and little critters come out of hibernation. So are our little learners! With good weather, it’s finally a good time to explore outside and see animals and insects. What’s a perfect activity to whip out? Bring the Bees Non-Fiction Insect Animal Unit! Most young children develop an early fascination with different…
What’s your favorite activity in the classroom that you can’t live without? For me, it’s these hands-on sorting mats for kindergarten centers! They are so much fun to use. With many categories for sorting, this activity makes for good and endless fun. This activity can be used throughout the year too-no need to wait for…
Want to get those little hand muscles working? Get your kids to sort things! Sorting is a great fine motor practice to get them ready for writing. It is also one of the essential math concepts that helps kids with brain development. Textures make this a sensory experience perfect for young kids. This Transportation Sorting…
Here’s another fine motor practice for your little learners: winter snowflake popsicles that are cute and sparkly and can serve as nifty winter ornaments. Learners stick together colored or plain popsicle sticks in the middle to form a snowflake shape and decorate it with glitter, buttons, and googly eyes. It’s a fun craft for kids…
Shapes are everywhere, and it’s hard not to notice them! Talking about shapes gets almost every kid excited. Introducing shape manipulatives and different activities are a great way to add interest to your kindergarten math centers. It’s always more fun when there is more than one way to practice their knowledge about two-dimensional shapes! This part…
As summer comes to an end, for teachers it can only mean one thing: it’s back-to-school season! For the little learners who are stepping for the first time into the classroom, they are filled with different emotions and expectations. These 20 Back-to-School Books are a great collection to read aloud to your kindergarteners. Having to…
It’s time to go back to school, and, of course, kindergarten is such an important part of starting your students’ academic careers off right! Whether it’s steps to get organized or setting the tone for strong academics, here are some back to school tips for a smooth start to the school year. Back to School…
Are you looking for a super cool and fun craft activity to kickstart the back to school season? Well, I think we’ve got just the thing for you; this paper plate school bus craft for kids. Best, of all it’s got a super cool moving feature which makes it all the more fun! It’s a…
Can you feel the buzz in the air? Back to school season is just around the corner, and it’s time to get our kindergarten classrooms ready for an amazing year ahead. There’s a ton of work to be done for the new school year, and I know it feels like there’s just never enough time…
