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
Children have words all around them. As teachers, we work to help our students learn to read, spell, and understand words. For that reason, word work activities are a wonderful tool for the classroom. What is word work? Word work is hands-on activities that allow students to explore patterns, spellings, and/or meanings of words. In the classroom, students may be… 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
Do you use QR code activities in your classroom? QR code activities are a great way to integrate technology and let your students practice or review concepts learned in the classroom. What are QR Codes? QR codes are similar to barcodes at the store. They are an arrangement of black squares and dots that hold information. When scanned by smartphones… Read More
Reading is one of the things I enjoy most. Yet, it is also one of the things I do not make enough time for. I decided with the start of 2020 to change that. I came up with a challenge for myself to read at least as many books as my age this year and to share my monthly reads… Read More
