Whether you’re in the classroom or learning virtually, teaching the standards in engaging ways is a common goal. Classroom games for kids are a great way to accomplish this. Games make learning fun! In fact, oftentimes students don’t even realize they are learning or practicing skills when they are playing a game. The following games would work perfectly as both… Read More
Movement activities for kindergarten are an important part of a school day. Each year the demands upon students and teachers seem to grow. In addition, PE and recess show a steady decrease. Students are still expected to sit still and be quiet in many classes. Except many young children are not capable of sitting still for extended periods of time…. Read More
Google Classroom for kindergarten may seem overwhelming and intimidating. Previously, I myself thought it would be too difficult for my kindergarten students to use. With the push of distance learning, I gave it a try, and I was surprised by the features it offers and its ease of use. If you’re wanting to try Google Classroom but not sure where… Read More
Before the shift to distance learning, I knew very little about using Google Classroom in kindergarten. At the time, I was unaware of many early childhood teachers using Google Classroom. I had heard many positive things to say about Google Classroom but for some reason, I thought using Google Classroom in kindergarten would be too hard. When schools closed it… Read More
Distance learning has faced teachers with a whole new set of challenges. How do you keep kids interested and engaged when they’re staring at a screen from their home? Zoom games with students were my solution to this. Games are one of my favorite things! Anytime or anything that lends itself to a game, I’m in! Games increase interest and… Read More
Zoom has been frequently used in the business world for many years. In the classroom, you directly interact with your students and their families, ceasing a need for virtual communication such as Zoom. So why would you need Zoom activities for students? With the shift to distance learning the need for a new way to meet, connect, and learn with… Read More
Do your students love to play basketball? Are you looking for an engaging game or math stations to use during March Madness? Check out these games and activities to bring March Madness into the classroom. March Madness Activities for Kindergarten My students love anything using the word game. I love that these games are low prep, allow for easy differentiation,… Read More
To understand the importance of subitizing activities in the classroom you must first know what subitize means. I’ll admit, the first time I heard the word subitize I had no clue what it was. In fact, when you type subitize it gets flagged as misspelled! What Is Subitizing? Subitizing is the ability to instantly see how many without counting. For… Read More
