January in Kindergarten is a magical time! You come back from break and things just seem to start clicking.It can also be a time when things start to feel a bit stale - especially your math and literacy centers! These January center ideas for kindergarten will help you stay in your routine while keeping your winter centers exciting.What do centers look like in kindergarten?How your kindergarten centers run will look different depending on your classroom management style and what works for your ...
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Free Winter Math Crafts for Kindergarten
If you teach Kindergarten, you’re probably strongly for or against crafts in the classroom. There doesn’t seem to be much in between!Personally, I am strongly FOR crafts, especially when they incorporate our core learning like these winter math crafts for Kindergarten. I think that crafts are so important to the kindergarten experience.These free winter math crafts are the perfect way to combine fine motor practice, listening and following directions, are, and math after winter break! Why are ...
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The Science of Reading: How To Align Your Instruction with Structured Literacy
You have probably been hearing a lot recently about the science of reading. You’ve heard that your instruction should align with structured literacy. But what does that even mean?The good news is, while this might require a mindset shift, it doesn’t have to be overly complicated.In this blog post, I am going to show you 5 ways you can align your instruction with the science of reading and structured literacy.What is the science of reading?The science of reading refers to a collective body of ...
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Free Activities for Comparing and Ordering Sets in Kindergarten
Building number sense is so important in Kindergarten math, and we spend a lot of time on comparing numbers. But what about when your students are ready to go beyond simply comparing?Teaching comparing and ordering sets in Kindergarten takes those number sense skills to the next level.This can be a difficult skill to practice though! These free kindergarten math center activities make comparing and ordering sets fun and meaningful.Why is comparing and ordering sets important?Being able to ...
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The Science of Reading and Quick Changes You Can Make Today
In this post: Read about the science of reading and effective, quick changes you can make in your instruction today. There have been some exciting conversations happening in the Kindergarten and 1st grade world, and most of them revolve around the science of reading.While the science of reading seems to be an education buzzword recently, it isn't new. In fact, the science of reading refers to a body of research related to how the brain learns to read and it spans decades.So why are you just now ...
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Scarecrow Activities + A Free Scarecrow Craft
Fall is one of my favorite times of the year in the classroom, because we get to do so many fun themes! One fall theme that we recently began exploring is scarecrows. We have had a BLAST with a week full of scarecrow activities and a free scarecrow craft, so I wanted to share some with you!How do themes work in your classroom?When we have classroom themes, it doesn't mean that any of our regular lessons or standards get pushed aside. Rather, I try to incorporate the theme into our lessons as ...
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