Everyone Has a Job- Why You Should Have a Job Board in Your Classroom

Everyone Has a Job- Why You Should Have a Job Board in Your Classroom

One way I get through the long days in September is by putting the responsibility of the classroom environment back onto the students’ hands. This is our home for the year. If we keep it clean, if we’re respectful of each other and of our materials, we will have a better year. Plus, there is no better time than the beginning of the year to teach students what the classroom expectations are. In my rooms these expectations include cleaning, organization, and routines.

Introducing Greetings

Introducing Greetings

The greeting is a great time for kids to 1) be welcomed into the community, and 2) hear their own name, which can be really powerful in the classroom, especially when everything is new! My favorite greetings for the very beginning of the year are super simple, and...
Farm Adapted Books!

Farm Adapted Books!

Growing up next to a corn field and driving a tractor to mow my family yard I had to create some farm themed books!  Since it’s harvest time I figured this is the perfect time of year to include some fun farm adapted books and activities into your classroom!  I...
You’re New to ECE, Now What?

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.