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  • Do you struggle with how to organize your guided reading block?  Come take a look at how this Kindergarten teacher organizes her guided reading activities and tackles guided reading in her Kindergarten classroom!  Don’t forget to grab the FREE guided reading lesson plan template and guided reading schedule!
  • Looking for some classroom DIY ideas that you can create with your Silhouette Cameo?!  Head on over to check out these back to school silhouette projects, classroom décor designs and classroom organization ideas!  Plus, learn how to cut letters for your bulletin board using any font from your computer and your Cameo!
  • Guided reading organization and dry erase Wall Pops help make guided reading and guided math time simple!  So many ways to use these Wall Pops in the classroom!
  • Writing Workshop can be one of the most challenging times during the day for our Kindergarten students, but not with these great writing tips, writing activities, and writing FREEBIES! This “growing” writing checklist is one of our favorite Kindergarten activities for improving our Kindergarten writing block and creating independent writers... one check at a time!
  • This post is loaded with 30 classroom management ideas for the Kindergarten, primary and elementary classroom!  Classroom management tips and tricks for whole brain teaching, alternative seating, bucket fillers, and so much MORE, including a behavior bingo FREEBIE!

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    Seasonal Posts

    This no mess, four ingredient Poppin' Love Potion drink recipe is one of the best Valentine’s Day activities for kids! Watch this magic potion drink fizz and bubble when you add the secret ingredients! Includes a step-by-step video tutorial!

    Poppin’ Love Potion Punch Drink Recipe

    With Valentine's Day just around the corner, I've been racking my brain in hopes to come up with some sort of creative recipe that the kiddos could … [Read More...]

    With a mix of remote learning, in-person instruction and hybrid learning, teachers are searching for creative Valentine’s Day ideas. Finding virtual Valentine’s Day games and virtual Valentine’s Day activities that are the perfect balance of educational and fun can be a challenge. Even though our students may be learning from a distance, we can still create a memorable and engaging virtual Valentine's Day party! #kindergarten #preschool #firstgrade #valentinesday #valentineideas #valentineparty

    Virtual Valentine’s Day Party Ideas for the Classroom

    Keeping your students engaged during virtual learning certainly isn't easy.  Who wants to sit behind a device, especially on party day?!  … [Read More...]

    Celebrate the 100th Day of school with these engaging 100th Day of School ideas... sure to have your kiddos begging for more 100th Day of Kindergarten fun! Check out how this teacher adapted the 100th Day of school gumball machine to support her kindergarten students!

    100th Day of School Fun & FREEBIE Links

    The 100th Day of School is a monumental celebration in most all early grades, but especially in Kindergarten and 1st Grade!  It's a day filled … [Read More...]

    Hip, Hip, Hooray, It’s President’s Day! FREEBIE

    Why, hello February!  Does anyone else think the months are just flying by?!?  I cannot believe that January has already come and gone, but February … [Read More...]

    Groundhog Day Craft for Graphing and Analyzing Data

    February 2nd is, of course, the day of the groundhog!  We rely on good ol' Punxsutawney Phil to determine whether spring will come early or … [Read More...]

    Virtual Classroom Christmas Party Ideas

    With a combination of remote, in-person and hybrid learning, teachers are getting creative with keeping their virtual students engaged and connected … [Read More...]

    Easily plan a fun and engaging virtual 100th Day of School with these digital 100th Day of School activities for Kindergarten and First Grade! These virtual 100th Day activities are no prep, so they can be completed during remote instruction, as well as in-person learning. To help target academic skills, these 100th Day ideas integrate reading, writing and math. Plus, there are fun 100th Day games and a 100th Day directed drawing! #100thday #100thdayofschool #100thdayactivities #virtual100thday #virtual100thdayofschool

    Virtual 100th Day of School Activities

    I must admit... the 100th Day of School is one of my favorite days to celebrate in the classroom. It is such a monumental milestone for our little … [Read More...]

    Holiday Party Ideas

    I started pulling out all of my holiday party games and crafts this past week, and thought I'd share them with all of you!  Our party will be on … [Read More...]

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    In the words of the band Europe, “It’s the final countdown!” While this time is bittersweet for … [Read More...]

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