Do you ever feel frustrated when you help someone in public but do not get a thank you back? For example, have you ever held a door open, and the person walked right past you without saying thank you? Unfortunately, this happens all the time. Due to how busy life is, generations have lost some […]
10 Kindergarten Memorable Traditions That Build Community
When students enter the classroom, they become a family. They help each other learn, cheer each other up when sad, and share. Honestly, it is amazing to see the bonds that develop as students spend time together. However, kindergarten students may need some help since the classroom is new. Thankfully, you can begin your kindergarten […]
Teaching Kindergarten Kindness and Good Behavior
When students enter kindergarten, they enter a whole new environment. Instead of watching cartoons and being comfy all day, they learn, interact, and play. Doing this requires them to sit in chairs properly, share with classmates, and follow specific rules. Honestly, this is a lot for kindergarteners to take in! So, teachers need to focus […]
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Kids in the Kitchen Sample Recipes: Use these simple, fully illustrated children’s recipes in your classroom for hands-on experiences in science, vocabulary learning, reading, and math. Send the recipes home: What a delightful way to learn! (From best-selling cookbook) Mother Goose Rhymes: Use these delightfully illustrated blackline masters of nursery rhymes to immerse children in […]
How to Create a Culture of Book Lovers
The science of reading and decades of best practices research support a comprehensive approach to reading. Here are 10 proven strategies that build a culture of book lovers!
Honoring the Life of Martin Luther King, Jr.
The life and teachings of Martin Luther King, Jr. can be understood and honored even by young children. Martin Luther King, Jr. taught people to solve problems nonviolently. He promoted love and brotherhood.
Top Ten Kindergarten YouTube Channels
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Growing Young Writers: I Am an Author Now!
Students Enjoy Writing When We Give Them Scaffolding to Build on Success! A simple “heart word” sentence model supports kindergartners in writing their own little book; Authentic word work grows kindergarten writers.
10 Ways to Keep Joy and Social Emotional Learning Alive!
Our job as teachers is to create a feeling of belonging and joy so children will love coming to school and thrive as responsible learners and good friends.
How Authentic Family Involvement Can Support Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
Discover Poems, Songs, and Rhymes with QR Codes that Support SEL Goals: Emotional Intelligence, Friendship, and “I can do it!” Growth Mindset, and a Love of Language (K-2)