Teaching in kindergarten can be draining, especially when the classroom feels like it’s in a state off barely-managed chaos all day. Teachers in this situation might turn to class behavior charts as a solution, but often find that the systems they choose don’t “stick” for one reason or another. If you’re looking for a way […]
As kindergarten teachers, we can get into a cycle of repeating ourselves in order to get students to listen. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could give a direction once and then have students follow those instructions without reminders? This doesn’t have to be just a dream! In this post, I’m going to share some […]
These engagement strategies for kindergarten will keep your daily learning routine on track and help students stay motivated to learn.
These free ocean writing prompts for kindergarten can be an engaging addition to the writing block in your daily routine!
There is no shortage of tips for kindergarten teachers circulating online! However, it can be challenging to wade through the over-complicated fluff in order to find a few gems that you can actually use in your classroom! If you’re looking for realistic and actionable kindergarten teacher tips, I have a resource that can help! Overwhelmed […]
Do you have students who seem to shut down as soon as it’s time to pick up a pencil? It can be challenging to teach writing in kindergarten when students don’t want to write! In this post, I’m going to share some tips, resources, and a free build-a-sentence activity to help you support reluctant writers […]
After a long winter break, it can be challenging to get students back into a writing routine! Since writing is one of the most difficult things our kindergarteners do during the school year, it’s easy for motivation to wane after the break. In this post, I’m going to share some engaging winter writing activities for […]
As a kindergarten teacher, you want your classroom to run smoothly. The trouble is that maintaining consistent routines, reinforcing positive behavior, supporting individual students, and communicating with parents can feel like a full-time job on top of teaching! This is why it’s so helpful to have systems in place to help you streamline your kindergarten […]
Using a writing choice board in kindergarten can help students become more motivated, confident, and independent writers.
Conflicts among students are common, especially in kindergarten, but the right classroom management strategies can help to prevent them!
