In this blog post: Grab these free first day of school crowns to celebrate all of the learning you've done!
As much as the beginning of the school year can make me feel like a chicken running around with its head cut off, there is just something about the first day of school in Kindergarten.
Seeing those 25 little faces coming in excited for this new adventure and ready to learn just gets me. As soon as I see how excited they are to be there, I officially feel ready for the new school ...
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Science of Reading Literacy Centers for Kindergarten and 1st Grade
In this blog post: We will take a closer look at the Science of Reading centers and how they align with the Science of Reading Curriculum.
If you're new to the Science of Reading, you might be wondering, "What are the other students doing while i'm teaching small groups?"
In the past, they've done literacy centers... but can I still do literacy centers or do I need to ditch them?
This might be a debated topic, but i'm here to say - DON'T toss out your literacy centers!
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Free Science of Reading Aligned Phonics Tool Kit
In this blog post: Grab everything you need to create a SOR phonics tool kit for whole and small group phonics instruction that align with the Science of Reading.
If you're new to the Science of Reading and phonics-based small groups, you know how exciting it is to finally understand how to teach reading and make it stick... but also how overwhelming it can be!
You're looking for the best Science of Reading aligned resources, tools, and activities and it's probably making your head ...
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Fun and Free Interactive Alphabet Books!
In this blog post: Grab a set of FREE interactive alphabet books perfect for alphabet practice in Kindergarten.
Learning the alphabet in Kindergarten is kind of a big deal. Our first few months are packed full of fun, hands-on alphabet activities!
I always love to find new ways to switch things up and keep students learning.
Interactive alphabet books are the perfect way to do that! These books let students practice each letter and letter sound in multiple ways, while still being low ...
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4 Free Back to School Centers for First Grade
In this blog post: Grab four free back to school centers for 1st grade that are perfect for the first week of school.
If you've taught first grade before, you know that it can be HARD to figure out what activities to put in your centers the first weeks of school!
Your students come in with a HUGE range of abilities, some fluent and reading and some who have never been to school and who still need to learn the alphabet.
Don't worry, I've got you!
I have 4 fun and free back to school ...
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What Does Guided Math Look Like in Kindergarten?
In this post: Unsure about what guided math should look like in Kindergarten? This post details what it is, how to implement it, and why you should add it to your classroom routine.
You know that Guided Math works in other grade levels, but could it possibly work for your Kindergarteners who are new to school and still mastering routines? I’m here to tell you that it can!
When I first started implementing Guided Math time in my kindergarten classroom, I thought for sure that it was going ...
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