This year we have a special holiday to celebrate - "Twosday" is Tuesday, 2/22/22 and it's coming up soon! If you're like me, you'll take any reason for a little extra fun with your students! 🙋 You can grab this book all about Two of Everything on Amazon in time for Tuesday, Feb. 22 here. It's the perfect read - aloud for the day and practices counting by twos and things that come ... Read More about Twosday 2-22-22 Activities
Valentine’s Day Made Easy
Valentine's Day is just around the corner - or should I say “Valen-time's” Day? 😂 Is it just me or are your students starting to make love notes for all of our friends when February rolls in…Anyone else? 🙋 If you need some NO PREP Valentine's activities to help your class feel the love (and help you feel less stressed), then keep reading! 👉If you need any last minute ... Read More about Valentine’s Day Made Easy
Groundhog Day Kindergarten
Is it just me, or is Groundhog Day one of those holidays you tend to forget to celebrate until the last minute? Anyone? 🙋 If you're looking for a last minute Groundhog Day activity, I've put together this Groundhog Day Sight Word Reader FREE . Just print, staple, and go! It's perfect for small groups! I created this Groundhog Sight Word Reader, so kids can unscramble, ... Read More about Groundhog Day Kindergarten
100 Days of School
The 100th day of school is reason to celebrate - especially this year! It's a big deal to make it 100 days! The kids get so excited and I am too! I'm sharing my favorite low prep ideas to help you and your class! 100th Day Banner What do five year olds love? Banners with streamers. Yep, that simple. The littles love walking through the streamers as they come in the room, and it sets the ... Read More about 100 Days of School
5 Easy Classroom Transformations
Classroom transformations are something I have learned to love to incorporate to add instant student engagement. Over my seven years of teaching kindergarten, I have done a different transformation almost every year depending on my class and their interests. I know what you might be thinking - Stephanie, classroom transformations are exhausting and expensive! You're right, they can be! I ... Read More about 5 Easy Classroom Transformations
6 Quick Tips to Increase Student Engagement
Student engagement is one of my top goals in my classroom - if students aren't engaged in what they are learning, it doesn't matter what you are teaching. Have you ever heard the famous words from Ben Franklin? Involving students in learning is essential for student engagement! So, here are my 6 quick tips to increase student engagement: Using a microphone in my classroom has been a ... Read More about 6 Quick Tips to Increase Student Engagement