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
Looking for a quick, easy, and affordable way to have fun with your students? Classroom Minute to Win It Games are a great way to do this. These Minute to Win It classroom challenges will add excitement in a short amount of time. How to Play Minute to Win It in a Classroom Minute to Win it Games get their name because… Read More
Sight word literacy centers are a must in kindergarten! Whether you use Pre Primer Dolch sight words, Primer Dolch sight words, Fry words, or another list, the ultimate goal is to read the words by sight. When learning new high-frequency words, it can take 17 exposures to make the word a sight word. These exposures can occur through whole group… Read More
High-frequency word games for kindergarten have always been a favorite of mine! I try to use them in my classroom to support learning whenever possible. After learning the difference between sight words vs. high-frequency words, I knew I needed to provide my students with repeated exposure and practice. Playing high-frequency word games for kindergarten can help students turn high-frequency words… Read More
In teaching, you frequently hear both the terms sight words and high-frequency words used interchangeably. I’ll admit whenever I heard either one, I thought they were the same thing. But, recently, as I was learning more about the science of reading, I realized I was wrong. So let’s look at sight words and high-frequency words a little closer. What is… Read More
