Don’t know about you but our Kindergartners and even some 1st graders have trouble identifying and forming teen numbers. I think this is partly because most of those numbers have “unhelpful” names like eleven and twelve and the others are said “backwards” from the way they are written…like seventeen 17 and nineteen 19. And whose…
Learning the Alphabet Letters and Sounds Learning all the letter names and the sounds they make is a primary skill usually taught early in the school year in Kindergarten (although sometimes introduced in a Pre-K or Transitional Kindergarten class). With only 26 letters to learn this should be a pretty easy task. Thankfully about half…
Thinking about adding an Ocean-themed study to your classroom? Here are some helpful resources that will be just what you need to kickstart your unit!
The Science of Reading put an emphasis on the importance or learning to read CVC words. This blog will provide links to several effective products to use in your classroom to reinforce the learning CVC words.
Time to BUMP! Kids LOVE to Bump! Have you discovered the fun and versatility of playing Math BUMP games? They are easy to learn and can be customized to practice addition, subtraction, multipliction and division! They make a perfect addition to any Math Center or use them on a fun FAMILY Math Game Night! Bump…
Leprechaun Learning games are the way to boost the learning of High Frequency words in your classroom this March! We have several fun game formats your students will LOVE to play!
History of Gingerbread and the Christmas Connection I have always wondered how gingerbread became so synonymous with Christmas so I looked it up and found some interesting information. Ginger was one of the major spices that were carried along the Spice Trade routes from India and China to Europe. (Think Marco Polo!) It is said…
You need to add some fun singable songs for Halloween! Read this blog to learn about songs you can add to your October celebration! Be sure to grab the FREE song at the end!
This blog is all about using Scarecrows as a fall learning theme in your Kindergarten or 1st Grade classroom.
The 2024 Summer Olympics have begun with great fanfare! The Opening Ceremonies were watched by millions around the world. The usual competitions will take place in swimming, diving, gymnastics, and basketball. But did you know there are several NEW sports that have been added to the Olympics? They include kayaking, skateboarding (second year for this…
This blog shares ideas for practicing Phonics and CVC word Blending with a fun game and center activities.
St. Patrick’s Day Learning Games and songs are just what you need in your classroom!