In this blog post: Find low prep, engaging nonstandard measurement activities for Kindergarten math. Practice nonstandard measurement with length, height, and weight.
Nonstandard measurement is one of my FAVORITE Kindergarten math units because it has the opportunity to be so hands on. These kindergarten nonstandard measurement activities are no frills, but high engagement!
Activities for Comparing Length in Kindergarten
Before we begin nonstandard measurement, we begin with comparing ...
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FREE Valentine’s Day Writing Activities for Kindergarten and 1st Grade
In this post: Your students will LOVE these free Valentine's Day writing activities. Complete the How to Make a Valentine sequencing and interactive writing. Then, follow it up with the Valentine's Day emergent reader.
February is such a busy month in Kindergarten. From Groundhog Day to the 100th Day to Valentine's day, the fun never stops! Personally, I like to embrace the holiday chaos and use it to increase engagement in our everyday subjects.
We love to make Valentine's Day cards for ...
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The Benefits of Using Decodable Readers {Freebies Included}
When I began teaching, I would get SO frustrated because my students could decode words in isolation.. but while reading? Not so much. That’s when I discovered the benefits of using decodable readers in Kindergarten and 1st grade.
When I began including decodable readers in both our guided reading groups and whole group phonics instruction, I quickly saw the benefits. Not only were my students increasing in reading fluency, but their confidence as readers was also growing!
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What Does a Level A Guided Reading Lesson Look Like?
This blog post will walk you through the characteristics of Level A readers, what to include in a Level A guided reading lesson, and activities for emergent readers.
It's such an exciting feeling - your kindergartners are ready to begin reading! But.. what do you do now? What are the best guided reading practices for working with Level A emergent readers?
A level A guided reading lesson will include activities to build independent readers. You will teach your students reading strategies, ...
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FREE Presidents’ Day Writing Activities for K-2
February may be the shortest month, but it comes packed full! It seems like every other day is a celebration or holiday. But no worries! These free Presidents’ Day writing activities are no prep and perfect for celebrating Presidents Day in the classroom.
In Kindergarten, our students are just finding out what a president even is. This is always a fun discussion!
So imagining what they would do if they were president? The answers are gold.
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6 Hands-On Blending and Segmenting Activities
In this blog post: Working on phonological and phonemic awareness? These 6 hands-on blending and segmenting activities will engage your students as they strengthen this key skill.
If you are a kindergarten teacher or parent, you probably know how important a strong foundation in phonemic awareness is. It’s literally the foundation for success in reading and writing!
One of the hardest phonemic awareness skills for our students to master is blending and segmenting words. Even once students ...
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