Educating the Whole Child in Kindergarten
As kindergarten teachers, we understand the importance of nurturing our students’ emotional and social development. Our littlest learners can often experience big emotions. Therefore, a calm down corner is an invaluable tool. This area of your classroom can help young children learn to manage their emotions, develop coping strategies, and practice self-regulation. Let’s explore how to effectively set up and…
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As the first day of school approaches, excitement and nerves run high for both students and teachers. The first week of kindergarten can be challenging, but with the right strategies, you can make it through smoothly. Here are some tips to help you survive and thrive! Plan and Organize. Make sure you have all your materials ready before the first…
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Easter is one of my favorite holidays! Personally, I love singing and worshiping our risen Savior in church and all of the fun activities we do with our young children. While I may not have been able to discuss the true meaning when I taught in public schools, that didn’t stop me from bringing Easter fun into our learning. Here…
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In October, the excitement that comes with back-to-school activities has come to an end, but the changing seasons brings a new level of anticipation. Halloween is at the end of the month, and we’re getting closer to the holiday season. This is a festive time of year, and your October activities in Kindergarten can reflect the fun. Here are a…
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Today we are excited to share with you our favorite Halloween books for young readers. Books are always the perfect way to learn about a holiday, make connections to the world, go on an imaginary adventure and maybe even giggle a little. Halloween books are always a little silly and I loved sharing them with my kids. Do you love…
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Teacher Costumes for Halloween Do you have a teacher costume that you get to wear to school for Halloween? Maybe you get to be your favorite book character. I always loved dress up days when I was teaching. Yes, I know, as a parent, dress up days can be stressful but the kids have so much fun. It’s totally worth…
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Supplies Doughnuts (Glazed work the best!) Candy Eyes Plastic Vampire Teeth (Dollar General has them out now) Directions 1. Take a pair of your Plastic Vampire Teeth and carefully place them in the circle part of the donut. Donuts come in all shapes, so you might not get a perfect fit, however, they will still look pretty festive! 2. Now take…
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It doesn’t even have to be apple season to have fun learning about apples! However, late summer into early fall is when I usually take the time to learn about apples with kindergarten students. Students love learning about, talking about, and writing about all things apples! There are so many apple activities for kids that you can easily do in…
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If you are in an early childhood classroom, September often means teaching about apples. We’ve compiled a list of our favorite apple read alouds to share with you. Reading books is such a great way to introduce a topic, give pictorial examples, and to reteach science concepts through nonfiction texts. Apple Books Hello, World! How Do Apples Grow? This board…
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