Educating the Whole Child in Kindergarten
Twenty Tips to To Provide Teacher Support We are knee-deep in the school year and as we have settled into our family routines, we (parents) think teachers no longer need us, but that is the furthest thing from the truth. The job of a teacher does not stop after 8-9 hours a day. She/he is still planning for the next day,…
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Using a “question of the day” in kindergarten is a great way to get students sharing a little about themselves all year long. They can be included in your day in a number of ways and can give students a chance to tell others about their interests and favorites. These are some of my favorite ways to use “question of…
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While there are many helpful learning methods, 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. Hands-on learning is also often known as kinesthetic learning. As you may already be aware, there are many different learning styles,…
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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 these past few years have 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. Kids love crafts, so…
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Light, heat, and sound are all important sources of energy that students need to learn about in order to understand the world around them. While these concepts may seem complex for students as young as kindergarten to understand, doing scientific activities and experiments about sources of energy will help students begin forming an understanding at their level. There are plenty…
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There are so many benefits of brain breaks, not just for young learners but for us as adults, too. Have you ever been sitting in the middle of a long professional development session, just waiting for your next chance to move around? You have been listening to the presenter for a while, and even though the information is valuable, you…
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Anytime you create a dramatic play area in your kindergarten classroom, it’s important to know how to use the space and why it will benefit your students. Creating a grocery store dramatic play center is no different. You need to know what materials you will need, as well as how to set it up in a way that makes sense….
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Learning Opportunities With Hats There are a lot of different ways to make learning fun. If you have been in the classroom for any amount of time, then you probably know that making things and getting craft is always a big hit with students. It provides a great opportunity for them to tie in their learning and help them remember…
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There are so many reasons you should create sight word readers in kindergarten to help teach sight words. Not only are they fun for students, but they also help students become more familiar with the word. Here are the three biggest reasons why student-created sight word readers benefit students when learning sight words. Multiple Exposures Before students can master any…
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