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Second Grade Literacy Sorts
Wow, back to school already?!? Didn’t we just go on summer holiday?? Anyways, I have been working on building my literacy centers for the school year, so I decided to create the these Literacy Sorts. These sorts are directly aligned to the first and second grade...
Beginning of the Year Books
It’s almost time for school to start again and I’ve been busy planning for my new group of preschoolers. The first few weeks of school are spent getting to know one another and reading all kinds of books. Below are a few of my favorite books to read at the...
Introducing Graphing
The beginning of the year is all about routine, routine, routine. Between setting the classroom rules, learning everyone’s name, and getting the kiddos into a groove, things can get a little… less than exciting. I always like an activity that will break up that...
You’re New to ECE, Now What?
So you there you were, enjoying Summer break when you got that dreaded email. Subject line: Grade Change. Take a deep breath and don’t worry about it because you will rock this.
In this post I will share my list of “Need To Know Now” ideas as you get ready the school year as a new pre-k or kindergarten teacher. And I promise, I’ll help you get through the first month tear-free.
Daily Morning Work
I can’t believe it is that time of the year already! Where did the summer go?? That being said- I am super excited to start the new school year and to meet my new kiddos! I feel like a kid again. I have been working really hard over the summer to get ready for...
Staying Organized & Sane with a Million Forms {PLUS a FREEBIE}
Being a preschool teacher you know all to well the struggle of being overwhelmed with the million of papers and forms you have to keep track of, especially at the beginning of the year! The key to keeping yourself sane, is having an organized system to store...
Full Body Self Portraits for Preschool
Another beginning of the year self portrait activity I like to do in my classroom is full body self portraits. The kids usually work together to create these portraits. The kids talk to one another about what they look like and what they are wearing. It’s...
Donors Choose to the Rescue- What Is Donors Choose and How to Get Your Project Funded
It’s that time of year again when teachers begin to spend thousands of dollars on their classrooms- Back to School! But let’s be honest, there is only so much you can do with your budgeted ‘donation’ to your classroom each year.
