Educating the Whole Child in Kindergarten
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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Childhood is a challenging time for most children for various reasons. Kindergarten is an exciting time for kids, but it can also be stressful. Therefore, it is essential for children to develop healthy coping skills from an early age. These skills can benefit children as they move through the educational years and beyond. Let’s discuss how to teach coping skills…
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Let’s talk about the sometimes daunting task of teaching procedures in kindergarten for back to school. The best gift you can give yourself during back to school is taking time to teach procedures, build classroom community and lay the foundation for a structured environment where kids feel safe and loved. It is easy to get overwhelmed with your focus documents…
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Scissor skills are important for young children to master, not only for their cognitive development but also for practical daily tasks like cutting paper, arts and crafts, and more. Here are some helpful tips on how to teach scissor skills to young children. Choose the Correct Scissors The first step in teaching scissor skills is to choose scissors specifically made…
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Fine motor skills are essential for kindergarten, and ultimately, lifelong success. Fine motor activities target small muscles in the hand, creating strength and dexterity. Developing fine motor skills at an early age has been shown to improve children’s academic success in future grades. Read more about the importance of fine motor activities in kindergarten. Writing Development Writing skills like pencil…
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Children can experience a range of intense emotions, such as fear, anxiety, frustration, and anger. These emotions can often be overwhelming and challenging to control. Therefore, a calm down corner is a private space that can help children calm their emotions, relax, and self-regulate their behavior. Here are some of the benefits of a calm down corner. Help Children Manage…
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