Teaching Exceptional Kinders

 Keeping the expectations for distance learning for kindergarten developmentally appropriate is a constant struggle and the screen time required only compounds the issue.  How can teachers keep instruction and activities age-appropriate while delivering content through a screen?  When districts mandate an exorbitant amount of screen time for remote learning for kindergarten kids, the only control […]

Back to school time can be overwhelming for even the most experienced teachers.  Staying organized is a great way to relieve stress and feel confident about going back to school.   Back to school organization is critical to set the stage for the school year, especially for busy teachers.  Save yourself time and energy with this […]

Kindergarten registration is an ever-evolving process for many schools. Administrators and teachers much strike a delicate balance between welcoming new students and their families and getting the assessment data they need to plan for classes and how to best meet the needs of the incoming kids. When you are preparing, it can be difficult to […]

Kindergarten graduation is a fun way to end the year but I always felt strange calling it graduation and it always ended up feeling super stressful during an already stressful time of year.  I loved the idea of celebrating the end of my students’ first year of elementary school as it is a momentous occasion.  […]