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  • How do you ask for help if you are lost in the library? What do you do if you are separated from your parent in a store? How and when do you call for help? These are just a few scenarios that we can discuss with our children and teach them how to connect with …
  • How do you manage everything that has to be done during the busy back to school time? Here are some of my favorite DIY tips and tricks to start the school year off with a bang. From welcome letters to classroom organization this post is sure to save you time!
  • Community Activities in Kindergarten | Creative Kindergarten
  • "A Map of My Heart" Based on Book, My Map Book by Sara Fanelli (from The Curious Kindergarten)
  • Dissolving egg shells should be on every child’s to do list. In fact it should be on every parents to do list if you haven’t done it yet! It’s a great visual and tactile experiment to do at home and there are quite a few things that you can talk about with … Continue reading →
  • If you teach reading to young children, phonemic awareness is a staple for ensuring long term success. Counting sounds and manipulating sounds in spoken words CAN be fun to practice! Check out my blog post for some easy practice ideas!
  • This summer was I was fortunate enough to attend the KOSMOS Energy STEM Teacher Institute for a second year. Read to find out what I learned about STEM activities, projects, and challenges for kids in elementary school. These ideas are great for Kinderg
  • Don't you just love a comfy teacher t-shirt? These are perfect for teaching on casual dress days and pair perfectly with jeans or colored pants. I love that Texas featured on this one!
  • Looking for some spooky reading fun this October? These Halloween reading centers are perfect for creating an engaging literacy block! My kids love practicing CVC words, sight words, letter sounds, and short vowel families with these fun games!
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