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    Read-Aloud Books: Must-Haves for Back to School

    August 12, 2020 by Amy Glade

    I’ve decided to jump on the bandwagon and start creating my must-have read-aloud book lists because I’ve got a little secret to share with you: I have a bit of an obsession with children’s books. They make me SO happy! Any of my former coworkers would tell you how absolutely giddy I got whenever the …

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    Classroom Management Series: Organization Tips

    August 4, 2020 by Amy Glade

    Make classroom management easier with these organization tips! Classroom management begins even before the first student steps foot in your room. The way you organize your classroom can have a huge impact on how your days will go. Looking back on my first couple years of teaching, I can see that the way I had …

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    Socially Distanced Centers: 4 Brilliant Ideas!

    July 29, 2020 by Amy Glade

    I don’t know about you, but centers have always been my favorite time of day in kindergarten. And now, suddenly, they’re going to have to look completely different due to social distancing in the classroom. That’s what this post is all about: ideas for socially distanced centers that still engage kids! In my classroom, I …

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    Build a Strong Classroom Community (Despite Social Distancing Rules)

    July 14, 2020 by Amy Glade

    There has been A LOT of talk recently about what school will look like with all the social distancing requirements that have been put into place. But with all these rules, how are teachers going to make students feel like they’re part of a classroom community? The lack of ability to gather on the rug …

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    The First Week of Kindergarten: Lesson Plans

    July 8, 2020 by Amy Glade

    Not only can you survive the first week of kindergarten, you can ROCK it! Read on to see what my lesson plans looked like for the first week of school last year. You’ll find lots of links to resources (even some FREEBIES) and great activities to make the first days a success. The number one …

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    The #1 Thing You Can Do to Help Your Child be Successful in School

    July 21, 2019 by Amy Glade

    I have a little secret for you…it’s the number one thing you can do for your child’s education, and it’s easier than you think! Are you ready for it? Read aloud to them! Every day. That’s it! Research says it’s what has the biggest impact on reading and learning – it’s not flash cards, not …

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    An Open House Night Life-Saver

    July 5, 2019 by Amy Glade

    Starting a new school year can be both exciting and scary for students and their parents, especially in kindergarten. Because here’s the thing: it can be really hard for parents to leave their little ones in the care of someone else for 6.5+ hours a day and not have a clue about what goes on …

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