*If you would like to see what I did for patterning in 2015 click here* This week was all about patterning! The FDK expectation for patterning is… P4.1 identify, create, reproduce and extend repeating patterns through investigation, using a variety of materials and actions. First I introduced them to our patterning anchor chart that we…
*If you want to see what I did for 2D Shapes in 2015 click here!* Week 3 and 4 was all about 2D shapes in math! I like starting with 2D shapes because it is something that most of the kids already know and feel successful about. Here is the plan I made to keep…
Phew! Although there is no tired like beginning of the year teacher tired, I have to say that I have a really lovely class. We started the week off by reading “Chu’s First day of School”. In the book Chu’s teacher asks each student to say their name and something they love doing. So after…
2 weeks ago I walked in to my new classroom for the first time.. and man was it BARE! There was very little on the walls and in the cabinets and I knew that I had a lot of work to do before the first day of school! Here are some BEFORE shots: I took a…
Today is the last day of the Blog Hoppin’ Back to School Linky and the topic is: What do you love to teach? I love to teach writing but it can be super tricky in the beginning of the year. Most of my JK’s come in without being able to write their name and the…
It is day 3 of Blog Hoppin’s Back to School Linky and today’s topic is organization. I try to stay organized but to be honest it takes a lot of effort. I can use all the help I can get! One way I keep myself organized is by making my own calendar and typing/writing in…
Last week I finally went out and bought materials to make my teacher tool box! I have been wanting one of these for about 2 years and finally purchased the organizer. The one I bought is the Stack-On 22 Drawer Storage Cabinet from Lowes. If you are looking for the same one, you…
Hi! I’ve been blog stalking for a couple years now and this week I finally decided to go for it and start my own blog! I hope you will be able to use some of the ideas I share! Today I made these “Looking Forward To A Bright Year” gift for my teammates. I will…
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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