Educating the Whole Child in Kindergarten
Don’t let staying home keep you from being outside. Active play is the best exercise for young children. There are so many ways to learn and play in your very own backyard too. Also, our bodies need the sun for vitamin D to help strengthen our immune systems—so grab your family and head outside for a little fun. Backyard Learning:…
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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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Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and it’s the perfect opportunity to do some crafting! Whether at home or in the classroom, making crafts is an excellent way for kids to get creative! Nothing beats a craft homemade with love, and it’s the perfect gift for a relative or a new art piece that can be framed for all to see….
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Even if you are not a fan of Valentine’s Day, hanging out with your best friends or just staying in and eating treats is always fun. These Love Stinks cupcakes are the perfect addition to any Galentine’s dinner or your anti-Valentine’s party, even if it is a party of one. Who doesn’t love a good poop emoji cupcake? Supplies 12…
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The Benefits of STEM for Kindergarten When people think about STEM, there is no doubt that it is an important part of an older student’s learning—but what about STEM for kindergarten? Is STEM learning important for kids as young as 5, and if so, why? In short, yes. STEM learning is important even at the kindergarten level. There are many benefits…
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Say HELLO to Kindergarten Book Cards Have you discovered BOOM Learning? We all know kids love technology and this is one you will love too! Once, you do there is no going back. I love kindergarten BOOM cards and the digital flexibility that they offer in the classroom. Whether you are teaching virtually or face-to-face, BOOM Cards are a great…
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Winter is such a fun season to do experiments. What better time of the year to grow blue icy-looking crystals or to explore the characteristics of snow and ice? If you’ve got a little one that is excited to learn all kinds of new things, you will love these winter science activities for kids. 1. Does Snow Sink or Float The simplest…
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What is a sight word? Sight words are common words that do not follow spelling rules (standard phonetic patterns) or decoding, so children must memorize them. Starting in kindergarten, students must learn sight words as part of their balanced reading instruction. A great way to memorize them is with a sight words list. Teachers usually pick the Dolch Sight Word…
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A party where you can create your perfect hot chocolate with syrup, candy canes, and marshmallows all in one yummy cup? Yes, please! Shutterfly has created a fun idea for your next holiday party featuring a hot chocolate bar. Best of all, they have free printables. Creating a hot chocolate bar is quite simple and with the holidays knocking on our…
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