Glow Day has quickly become one of my favorite classroom transformations! It can be used any time of the year, but I love to include Glow Day as part of an ABC Countdown or an end-of-year theme day. Glow Day activities are also a great way to review previously learned phonics and math skills in a fun way! Glow Day… Read More
With the arrival of spring, Earth Day (April 22nd) is right around the corner. Earth Day is a holiday that may be overlooked. It often falls during spring break, state testing, or on weekends. What’s great is that these Earth Day activities for kindergarten don’t need much time to complete; they are quick, easy, and hands-on! Earth Day Activities for… Read More
St. Patrick’s Day science can be easy and fun! Just grab baking soda, water, and green food coloring, and you are ready to make magic leprechaun rocks. The Science Behind Magic Leprechaun Rocks This is a fun twist on the experiment using baking soda and vinegar. Baking soda is a base, and vinegar is an acid. When the two ingredients… Read More
Phonics games in the classroom are one of my favorite ways to practice spelling rules! I’ve always loved to play games, so sharing my love for games with my students comes easily. Plus, the word game adds instant engagement and interest. Explicit phonics instruction is necessary to help students learn to read. After introducing new phonics patterns, review and practice… Read More
Dramatic play in kindergarten is one of my favorite centers! It ignites the imagination and permits the practice of many different skills. What is Dramatic Play, and What are the Benefits? Dramatic play is essentially acting. Students get to assume a role and act it out. For example, students can pretend to be customers, cashiers, or stockers at a dramatic… Read More
Write the room is a great way to get your students up and moving while they learn! It is engaging, works with any subject, and is easy to run once your students know the procedure. Start using write the room now, and it will quickly become a classroom favorite! Why Should I Use Write the Room in My Classroom? There… Read More
When you first think about starting sensory in the classroom, it can be overwhelming. I am sure many questions instantly run through your mind about where to begin and what to use. Let’s break it down so you can see how simple using sensory in the classroom can be and the benefits it will have. Why is Sensory Play Important?… Read More
In the classroom, it is clear that kids love to play. So anyway, you can make learning fun is a plus. Often, with hands-on learning activities, kids think they’re are playing instead of learning. These hands-on sight word activities will have your students begging to use them. What is Hands-on Learning? Students learn in a variety of ways. Hands-on learning… Read More
