Many of our kindergarten students don’t come to us with good cutting skills. They may struggle with cutting quickly and accurately, or they simply just don’t know where to start with scissors. This turns into growing frustration and sometimes an unwillingness to complete the task. As teachers, it is important for us to know how to improve cutting skills with…
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This beehive craft will be the perfect addition to your spring learning. We love teaching about insects, flowers, lifecycles, and so much more. Here are a few fun bee facts! Bees are insects. They have five eyes. Bees can fly about twenty miles an hour. We all know that bees make honey, but did you know that bees only make…
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Benefits of Using Playdough in Kindergarten In kindergarten, playdough can be more than a toy. It can be a tool used for learning and developing skills. Kindergartners can use playdough in a variety of ways in order to address a variety of skills. As a result, adults can see the many benefits of using playdough in kindergarten. It Feels Like…
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Hands-on learning is an important part of any student’s educational experience. They are those moments when students truly get to learn by doing, and they are crucial, even at the kindergarten level. Through hands-on learning, kindergarten students can develop new skills, make memories, and make connections. Even better, the nature of hands-on learning lends itself to better learning outcomes, such…
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Easter is coming and your kids will love helping you make these Easter bunny cupcakes. Buy a box mix and make it easy on yourself or try making cupcakes from scratch. Either way, these bunnies make the perfect cupcake topper and a fun addition to any Easter celebration. Easter is one my favorite parts of Spring! Easter Bunny Cupcake Ingredients…
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Including crafts in kindergarten may not be at the top of your to-do list. After all, there are already so many things on our plates as teachers. However, it is important to include crafts in kindergarten for many reasons. There are the obvious reasons like using their creative skills and getting early exposure to the arts, but crafts can also…
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Creating a Flower Sensory Bin It’s officially spring! Flowers and trees are blooming. Creating a flower sensory bin for your young learner is super easy and can lead to hours of fun. This is the perfect indoor activity for home or your classroom with limited prep and materials. It’s also a great way to help your children practice planting flowers…
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Sidewalk chalk is an activity that kids have been doing since before I was born. We always had so much fun creating drawings when I was a child and my kids also really love it. Did you know that you can make your own sidewalk chalk?! Who knew that you only needed three ingredients and some squeeze bottles for colorful…
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Before I get into the tips for using Seesaw in kindergarten, I wanted to talk about it a little bit for those who aren’t familiar with the platform. Seesaw is an online tool where teachers can assign, create, and view digital assignments. There are mobile and desktop versions, so students can use it regardless of what devices they have available….
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Are you ready to visit Jamaica? You might be after you read this! I’m sure when you are trying to decide how to spend the week off that has taken you all year to earn, the last thing on our minds is an opportunity to give back. But friends, let me tell you something. You are missing out! I had…
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We have a wonderful selection of spring science ideas for the curious little minds ready for you. These fun experiments and science projects are perfect both for classroom and to do at home and we really hope you will give all of them a go. 1. Grass Heads While this one requires some patience it certainly is one of the…
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Learn and Play in Your Backyard Don’t let staying home keep you from being outside. Active play is the best exercise for kids. There are so many ways to learn and play in your very own backyard. Our bodies need the sun for vitamin D to help strengthen our immune systems so grab your family and head outside for a…
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Stuck at Home Children’s Book Any parent or educator who has ever heard the words, “I’m bored!” will love this light-hearted story by best-selling author, Crystal Radke. Stuck at Home children’s book was inspired by my two-year-old son, Bennett, who has the most amazing imagination and sense of wonder, but struggled during the pandemic. As we have navigated the pandemic…
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