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September often means teaching about apples if you are in an early childhood classroom. 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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Using puzzles to learn seems like a no brainer. Kids LOVE working with puzzles so having puzzle activities in your classroom that also provide learning opportunities is a win/win situation. Puzzles help strengthen fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. They are also a great way to work collaboratively with a group. Here are several ways you can use puzzles to…
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I’m excited to share with you 5 Nonteaching Tips For Back To School! Back to school. I know. Those three words do one of two things. They either burn your eyes or give you butterflies. It’s okay to experience either, or even both, of these feelings. There is SO much work that goes into preparing for back to school. It’s like…
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Teacher burnout is a real thing, and it can happen so quickly. Kindergarten teaching is one of the most important aspects of teaching and being a kindergarten teacher is a lot of work. You are not only teaching and preparing these kids for the future, you are also laying the educational foundation blocks that can most likely determine their performance…
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What is life without a little entertainment? There are MANY entertainment options in Waco, Texas, you just have to find something that you love. One thing I love about Waco is that we are a city that has a lot to do. If you’re bored and need a little entertainment, you can easily find it. Whether you’re looking for fun…
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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Duck Brand for IZEA Worldwide. All opinions are 100% mine. If you have been a frequent flyer here, then you know that I love a creative atmosphere. I was super excited when Duck Brand asked to team up so I could try out a few of their amazing products….
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Late summer into early fall is a great time to learn about apples with your kindergarten students. Students love talking about apples, and there are so many apple activities for kids that you can do easily in your classroom. Even better, when doing an apple unit, you can address several content areas seamlessly! Writing About Apples There are so many…
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What child at one point or another has not wanted to be a veterinarian when they grow up? They would get to play with animals all day, help others, and even get to wear a super cool white lab coat. That is why I loved creating a Pet Vet Animal Hospital Dramatic Play Center in my classroom! Not only do…
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Fine motor activities are important for many reasons in kindergarten. We know that students need them for cutting, learning how to tie their shoes, and so much more! Fine motor activities are also important for emergent writing. Here are three big reasons that fine motor activities are so important to emerging writers. #1: Fine Motor Muscles Have you ever tried…
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