Save on Pinterest Jump to Freebie Shop the Resource I love Thanksgiving 🍂 Between the focus on gratitude, and all the cozy fall themes, it’s the perfect time to bring in fresh activities that feel festive and meaningful. So I finally made a Thanksgiving Centres Pack—a collection of literacy, math, and fine motor centres designed…
Save on Pinterest Jump to Freebie Shop the Resource 🍂✨ Fall is here — and that means it’s the perfect time to add some seasonal fun to your centres! ✨🍂 As the seasons change, I love bringing a bit of seasonal magic into the classroom. These fine motor, literacy, and math centres are designed to…
Jump to Life Cycle Freebie Jump to Cotton Swab Freebie Shop the Resource Today I’m sharing some of my favourite apple activities for Kindergarten… because apples is one of my favourite themes to kick off the school year! 🍎 Not only are they perfect for September, but they also lend themselves to so many fun…
My blog post “What I Do: First Day & Week of FDK” is one of my most-read posts of all time — but it’s from 2017! Since then, I’ve taught a few more classes, had my own kids go through Kindergarten, and gathered lots of new ideas to share. This updated version includes fresh routines,…
Hi everyone! Every summer as teachers start thinking about going back to school, I get flooded with DMs and emails asking me the same questions: “How do you get ready for the first day of Kindergarten?” and “Can you share your Kindergarten start up list?”. After years of sharing bits and pieces in my newsletter,…
Hi there! It’s summer break! But when you have school aged kids (who refuse to go to camp🤪) you might be googling “tips for staying sane over summer break with kids at home” on Day 2😅 I’ve been sharing some things we’ve been doing to keep myself sane while having both of my boys (currently…
As the school year winds down and the excitement of summer builds, keeping your kindergarteners engaged can be a challenge—but maintaining a consistent routine alongside fun, hands-on summer-themed centers can make a HUGE difference 💛 In this post, I’m sharing summer themed centers for Kindergarten that are perfect for the month of June. These activities…
Mother’s Day is a wonderful opportunity to show appreciation and love for all the amazing moms (and mother figures) out there. As educators (and many of us moms ourselves!), we know there’s nothing quite as special as a heartfelt, handmade gift from a child. Whether it’s a thoughtful card, a cute craft, or a personalized…
Looking for fresh, low-prep CVC centres for Kindergarten classrooms? I’ve gathered 16 fun and engaging activities that my students (and my own kids!) absolutely love—perfect for helping little readers build confidence with CVC words in a playful, hands-on way. Use these ideas in your literacy centres or small groups, especially for students who need a…
Nurturing a Love for the Earth from the Start Earth Day isn’t just a calendar event—it’s a powerful teaching moment for Kindergarteners to explore how they can help protect our planet. Through age-appropriate lessons and imaginative play, we can guide young learners to practice sustainable habits, and build empathy for the environment. In this post,…
I love sharing lessons and activities that have worked well in my Kindergarten classroom to provide you with engaging ideas and to help you cut down your planning time!
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