Both phonics and phonemic awareness are incredibly important reading components to teach kindergarten students. They do have some similarities. Both are incredibly important to a child’s early reading success and included at some point during your reading block. However, there are also some key differences to note. These differences are necessary for teachers to understand so that they can effectively…
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Directed drawings can be really fun activities to do with young learners. It gives children a chance to be creative and really take pride in their work. It can even be a great way to add some seasonal decor to your house or classroom. While it may seem difficult to squeeze it into your day, there are so many reasons…
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Tips for Getting Kids Outdoors This Summer The outdoors is a great place for kids. Unfortunately, there are many kids who don’t like going outside. The second you send them out, they come back in complaining that they’re bored. If this sounds like your kid, then you need these tips for getting kids outdoors this summer. Go With Them You…
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One of my family’s favorite part of summer is eating as much watermelon as we can. We go through at least one large watermelon a week. My toddler could honestly do this on his own and knows that summer means watermelon. This fun watermelon craft is perfect to try at home or with your students. It would look great on…
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Teaching writing in kindergarten can be so tricky! Not only do our students come to us with wide ranges of writing abilities, but it can also be difficult to know what exactly we should be expecting of our students when it comes to writing. One thing that has always helped me is knowing what I want my students to be…
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Even though this year has been different from most, it is still so important to celebrate the end of school with your students. After all, they have grown so much this past year academically (and probably physically, too!) They have learned how to be great friends and classmates, turned into readers and writers, and completed their very first year of…
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Teachers work hard to keep our kindergarteners learning all year. When our kindergarteners leave us for the summer, we often worry about all the learning that is going to be lost. We wonder if our students will still be ready for 1st grade when the new school year starts, or if they will go into the new year struggling because…
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Being out of the classroom for the day and having a substitute teacher can be stressful, even for the most experienced teachers. Not only do you have to put in a lot of preparation to make sure the day goes smoothly, but you also have to trust your class to follow expectations. Hopefully, these simple steps can make leaving your class…
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Are you looking for a fun way to teach kids about germs? Learning about germs is always an important lesson but this past year has put health and safety on top of everyone’s priority list. If you are a parent or teacher, then you know how easy it is for young learners to spread germs. If you want to make…
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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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