Time-Fillers for the First Days of School
Equip yourself with these engaging time-fillers so you never have to scramble for something to do when things don’t go …
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First Day of School Keepsake Book Freebie
Create a First Day of School Keepsake Book with your students! The first few days of school are always SO …
Letter Identification Fun
Little Learners will become pros at letter identification as they explore the ocean with this video and free printable! Learning …
Free Printable: Read and Count Cupcakes
Give your Little Learners some counting practice with this super sweet (and free) printable! This free printable is just one …
How to Get Kids to Love Reading
Classroom Routines That Get Kids Excited About Reading Reading with no rules Reading “just for fun” books is what student …
Awesome Digital Resources for Kindergarten
The best digital resources for kindergarten and early elementary classrooms! Whether you’re teaching virtually or in the classroom, digital resources …
15 FUN Sight Word Practice Ideas
Sight word practice CAN be fun with these hands-on ideas! Last week, I shared a bunch of great ways to …
Virtual Learning: 5 Great Ways to Engage Students
Tips and Tricks to Make Virtual Learning a Success! It’s no secret that during distance learning, students spend a lot …
7 Seesaw Hacks You Need for Distance Learning
Are you a teacher that uses Seesaw for distance learning? Are you looking for some incredible Seesaw hacks that will …
Classroom Management Series: Classroom Culture
Create a Classroom Culture that Reduces Unwanted Behavior When we talk about classroom management, teachers often focus on how to …
Read-Aloud Books: Must-Haves for Back to School
I’ve decided to jump on the bandwagon and start creating my must-have read-aloud book lists because I’ve got a little …
Free Printable: Bubbly Numbers
Provide number identification and counting practice to 10 for your Little Learners with this free download! This free printable is …
Distance Learning for the Early Grades
Updated August 1, 2020 Last March, on a Sunday morning, Minnesota governor Tim Walz announced that every school in the …
My Favorite Winter Book (Plus a fun craft)
A few years ago, I stumbled across the book How Big is a Million? by Anna Milbourne and Serena Riglietti …
Get your students to listen to directions the first time!
Do you ever have students who start moving before you’re finished giving directions – like as soon as they hear …
10 Learning Games You Can Play Anywhere
Today I’d like to share some fun games that you can play with your little learners that will help them …
Kid-friendly Music for Every Season
The best part about these monthly playlists is that every song is 100% appropriate and (hopefully) it's not the kind of children's music that makes you want to bang your head against a wall.
The #1 Thing You Can Do to Help Your Child be Successful in School
I have a little secret for you…it’s the number one thing you can do for your child’s education, and it’s …
An Open House Night Life-Saver
Starting a new school year can be both exciting and scary for students and their parents, especially in kindergarten. Because …