Educating the Whole Child in Kindergarten
When students return from winter break in January, it is so important to hit the ground running with fun hands-on activities that keep them engaged! After all, the time we have with this group of kinders is starting to dwindle after that first semester is over. If you are like me, you still have PLENTY of content to cover. With…
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This snowman play dough and writing activity is perfect for the holidays and winter! If you have ever heard me speak at a conference or your school’s professional development, then you know that I am a play dough super fan. For most children, it is simply fun and engaging, but as an educator, I can tell you it is so…
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Who doesn’t love a fun snowman treat during the winter? This is perfect for your classroom or kitchen at home with your kids. Combine a few sweet (no cooking needed) ingredients and you have a fun afternoon snack. If you are like me and live in Texas, this may be the only way to build a snowman too. 😉 We…
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It’s Christmas Eve, and it’s the time to leave cookies and milk out for Santa. But wait, don’t forget the reindeer! Give something special to Santa’s hardworking team of reindeer with this free reindeer food recipe and crafts. Whether you want to leave out magic reindeer food, a treat for Rudolph, or a little chocolate for the elves, there’s a perfect…
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Are you ready to help your child learn cursive? Well, I can help! 🎄All I want for Christmas is a book release. 📚 (Sing it with me! 🎶) I don’t know about you, but I always find the best deals AFTER Christmas. Well, I have a deal for you friends! My new book, Beginner Cursive Handwriting Workbook for Kids: Learn and…
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Classroom elves can bring so much joy to students from the moment they arrive. Not only do students love seeing what kind of mischief elves can get into, but they also love learning about all things elf as Christmas gets closer! In my classroom, we do some activities to celebrate the elf’s arrival, and then we continue the excitement with daily…
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What better way to celebrate the holidays in your classroom than by learning about different holiday traditions around the world! This time of the year is the perfect opportunity to incorporate fun learning into our lesson plans.
December in kindergarten can be a wild ride! Students are just coming back from Thanksgiving break, and they know that their winter holiday break is right around the corner. This can make planning for December seem like a daunting task. After all, how are we supposed to keep students engaged and learning when all they seem to care about is…
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Tis’ the season for love and kindness. Something about this time of year affords a little more grace and love to one another. Don’t stress about the magical tree (and I LOVE a tree) or buying gifts (that most don’t need) but instead make memories, sing songs, love harder, and give more. Don’t dread a season encompassing loving others…run to…
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