Each year I look for ways to integrate subject areas. Veterans Day Math Activities are an easy way to do this. Each of these activities uses themed clip art to practice kindergarten and first-grade math standards. Veterans Day math activities can be used as a math station, a follow-up activity, or easily assigned in Google Classroom. Additionally, they are available… Read More
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
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
