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Howdy! I am Mr. Greg from The Kindergarten Smorgasboard. My real name is Greg Smedley-Warren. I have been teaching for 11 years. I spent a year teaching fifth grade, two years in second grade and am now in my 9th year in Kindergarten. Kindergarten is my passion and my calling but honestly, that wasn’t how it started. When I was moved to Kindergarten (not voluntarily!) I called my mommy and cried. But on the first day, I fell in love and knew that Kindergarten is where I belonged. I have remained in Kindergarten ever since. I plan to never leave the classroom as the kids are what drive me to continue my growth as a teacher and person.
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Howdy! I am Mr. Greg from The Kindergarten Smorgasboard. My real name is Greg Smedley-Warren. I have been teaching for 11 years. I spent a year teaching fifth grade, two years in second grade and am now in my 9th year in Kindergarten. Kindergarten is my passion and my calling but honestly, that wasn’t how it started. When I was moved to Kindergarten (not voluntarily!) I called my mommy and cried. But on the first day, I fell in love and knew that Kindergarten is where I belonged. I have remained in Kindergarten ever since. I plan to never leave the classroom as the kids are what drive me to continue my growth as a teacher and person.
The first day of school is always hard. It’s lots of fun. And hard. And exhausting. Knowing what to do on that first day can be overwhelming and stressful. This blog post will show you what w…
This clever, FREE Books of the Bible Bookcase Activity makes it fun for kids to practice putting the books of the Bible in order.
Implementing icebreakers on the first day of school is neccessary for building classroom community. Check out these easy first day icebreakers . . .
Teachers, get ready for the first day of kindergarten! Meet your new students and families, and embark on a year of growth and progress.
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Do you have a “Student of the Week” in your classroom? It’s a tried and true activity for letting each of your students feel special. It’s fun for each student to share about themselves and it’s a great way to build a feeling of classroom community. The trouble can be remembering to send home a ... Read more
Today I am brining you the perfect combination of back to school ice-breakers and games for those first days of school! Back to school is a crazy time and we all want to hit the ground running. There are routines and procedures to teach and we are ready to get to them the second those kids walk in the door. Building community and getting to know
Howdy! I am Mr. Greg from The Kindergarten Smorgasboard. My real name is Greg Smedley-Warren. I have been teaching for 11 years. I spent a year teaching fifth grade, two years in second grade and am now in my 9th year in Kindergarten. Kindergarten is my passion and my calling but honestly, that wasn’t how it started. When I was moved to Kindergarten (not voluntarily!) I called my mommy and cried. But on the first day, I fell in love and knew that Kindergarten is where I belonged. I have remained in Kindergarten ever since. I plan to never leave the classroom as the kids are what drive me to continue my growth as a teacher and person.
Howdy! I am Mr. Greg from The Kindergarten Smorgasboard. My real name is Greg Smedley-Warren. I have been teaching for 11 years. I spent a year teaching fifth grade, two years in second grade and am now in my 9th year in Kindergarten. Kindergarten is my passion and my calling but honestly, that wasn’t how it started. When I was moved to Kindergarten (not voluntarily!) I called my mommy and cried. But on the first day, I fell in love and knew that Kindergarten is where I belonged. I have remained in Kindergarten ever since. I plan to never leave the classroom as the kids are what drive me to continue my growth as a teacher and person.
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Howdy! I am Mr. Greg from The Kindergarten Smorgasboard. My real name is Greg Smedley-Warren. I have been teaching for 11 years. I spent a year teaching fifth grade, two years in second grade and am now in my 9th year in Kindergarten. Kindergarten is my passion and my calling but honestly, that wasn’t how it started. When I was moved to Kindergarten (not voluntarily!) I called my mommy and cried. But on the first day, I fell in love and knew that Kindergarten is where I belonged. I have remained in Kindergarten ever since. I plan to never leave the classroom as the kids are what drive me to continue my growth as a teacher and person.
Whenever you are working on your bullet journal, you always trying to find a creative way to decorate your days of the week. It would be a bit too boring if the style of every week is similar and we totally understand that sometimes you really can't come up with a new style. 😎Today we've got 12 styles for each day from Sunday to Saturday, for a total of 84 different ways to create the the days of week to ensure that is never the same. We hope you'll find it useful! Sunday (First day of the week or last?)🤔...
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Vintage / Retro Hand Embroidery pattern in a DIGITAL - PDF file. Alice Brooks 7286 Extra Large Letters with scenes inside for Days of the Week dish towels. Seven designs for Monday thru Sunday. A set of towels using this pattern would make a lovely handmade gift. INCLUDED All seven designs, each about 6' x 7" Complete color guide Embroidery directions FREE instructions for applying the designs to fabric FREE Bonus How to Tint fabric with Color Crayons Monday has the laundry inside - Tuesday has going to the market inside - Wednesday has sewing items inside - Thursday has ironing inside - Friday has cleaning supplies inside - Saturday has baked goods inside and Sunday has a Church inside. Copyright information: This pattern was first printed 9/12/1964 and passed into the public domain 9/12/1989. Psalm 25:9
Truly, whoever said that Middle School wasn’t fun? When I was in school, I would definitely say that Middle School were some of my favorite years. I loathed High School so we just won’t go there. Well, this past week while on Twitter, several teachers got to discussing the benefits of sharing things that we ... Read more
Happy Schedulin’ Sunday and a brand new school year! I am so excited to kick off a new school year with a new group of mustaches! And we’re excited to share that journey with everyone! …
Learn the days of creation with a FUN 7 days of Creation BINGO for your sunday school lesson on the creation story for kids.
Hollywood Theme Days of the Week These would be great to decorate your classroom that is Hollywood Themed! Check my store to complete your classroom Hollywood themed look! All days of the week are included {Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday} Also included are "Today, Tomorrow, Yesterday" for calendar time. I've included arrows facing both ways so you can decide which way to set up your calendar. :) You can also get these included in a calendar bundle of 3 items that are bundled and discounted: Hollywood Theme Calendar Kit Bundle Please click above to "Follow Me" and be able to receive updates on new great products and freebies! Products are 50% off for the first 48 hours that they are posted...don't miss out! :) Check my store for more great products!!
Too many classroom icebreakers require students to take big social risks with people they barely know. Or they don't really help students get to know each other. Or they are just plain cheesy.
Do you teach in a religious school? Or maybe lead Sunday school or a religious education classroom each week? I have a fun freebie for you! I use Prayer Bear in my Catholic religious formation class each week with my first graders. Each week, a new student takes Prayer Bear home and gets to spend time praying with him. A binder travels with him that includes prayer prompts and a week at a glance of what they did with Prayer Bear each day. I have all the parts you need to make this binder as a FREEBIE on my blog. I did an overview of religious posts and products in honor of Catholic schools week, but this particular activity and freebie could be used in any Christian classroom.
Product Description 30 Fill-in Personal Posters for Students to Display with Pride Invite students to tell all about themselves in writing and pictures by completing this motivating, literacy-boosting graphic organizer. A great back-to-school icebreaker! Details: 30 posters plus teaching guide 17 x 22 Grades: 3-6
Building rapport is one of an umbrella of strategies whose goal is to create a classroom your students love being part of. And why is that important? Because when your students look forward to your class, everything is easier. From behavior to attentiveness to ... Read more
What is the Meaning of Palm Sunday? Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, the final week of Jesus life on earth, and is part of the season of Lent.What is Palm Sunday? The Biblical accounts of Palm Sunday are found in Luke 19 and Matthew 21, and it is the day that JesusContinue Reading
Howdy! I am Mr. Greg from The Kindergarten Smorgasboard. My real name is Greg Smedley-Warren. I have been teaching for 11 years. I spent a year teaching fifth grade, two years in second grade and am now in my 9th year in Kindergarten. Kindergarten is my passion and my calling but honestly, that wasn’t how it started. When I was moved to Kindergarten (not voluntarily!) I called my mommy and cried. But on the first day, I fell in love and knew that Kindergarten is where I belonged. I have remained in Kindergarten ever since. I plan to never leave the classroom as the kids are what drive me to continue my growth as a teacher and person.
Howdy! I am Mr. Greg from The Kindergarten Smorgasboard. My real name is Greg Smedley-Warren. I have been teaching for 11 years. I spent a year teaching fifth grade, two years in second grade and am now in my 9th year in Kindergarten. Kindergarten is my passion and my calling but honestly, that wasn’t how it started. When I was moved to Kindergarten (not voluntarily!) I called my mommy and cried. But on the first day, I fell in love and knew that Kindergarten is where I belonged. I have remained in Kindergarten ever since. I plan to never leave the classroom as the kids are what drive me to continue my growth as a teacher and person.
Back-to-School Prayer Coloring Wheel | First Week of School Activity | Digital Download Printable Craft Start the school year with a meaningful and fun activity for your little ones! Our Back-to-School Prayer Coloring Wheel is a wonderful way for children to prepare their hearts and minds for a new school year. Perfect for preschool to 3rd grade (give or take for age), this engaging craft combines creativity with a heartfelt prayer that kids can color and assemble. What You Get with the First Day of School Craft: A digital PDF file with the Back-to-School Prayer Coloring Wheel template with two separate cover pages (choose Back-to-School Prayer or School Prayer for year-around use.) What You Will Need: Printer Quality Printer Paper Laminator (optional) Coloring Utensils (crayons, markers, colored pencils) Brass Fasteners (Brads) Who Can Use This: Parents and caregivers Sunday school teachers Homeschooling families Preschool and early elementary educators Where to Use: At home In the classroom During Sunday school or church activities As a homeschooling project Why Buy It: Educational and Fun: This coloring wheel is a great way for children to learn a simple prayer while engaging in a fun and creative activity. Heartfelt Preparation: Helps children prepare spiritually and emotionally for the new school year with a positive and encouraging message. Easy to Use: Simply download, print, and assemble with common craft supplies you already have at home. Reusable: Print as many copies as you need for all the children in your group or family. Instant Download: No need to wait for shipping. Get your craft ready immediately after purchase. How to Use: Download the PDF file after purchase. Print the template on your preferred paper. Color the sections of the wheel. Cut out the pieces (top and bottom). Assemble the wheel using a brass fastener. Enjoy the completed prayer wheel as a daily reminder of your child's prayer for the new school year! Note: This is a non-editable digital download. No physical items will be shipped. Buyers will need to supply their own craft materials, including paper, a brass fastener, scissors, and coloring supplies. Add this delightful and meaningful activity to your back-to-school preparations today! Click "Add to Cart" and get your digital download instantly. Printables: All files are 8.5″x 11″ and meant to be printed and trimmed yourself. These files are yours to keep and print as many times as you like. Colors may vary depending on your printer. Don’t have a printer? Just email the files to your local quick print shop. Here is a tutorial on how to upload and print at Staples. Copyright: Files cannot be shared with friends or used for resale/commercial purposes. All artwork is copyrighted by law and for personal use only. You will need a PDF reader (like free Adobe Reader) to open and print. Delivery & Returns: Your files will be available to download once payment is confirmed. I don't accept returns, exchanges, or cancellations. Please contact me if you have any problems with your order, and we'll make it right.
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What activities do you do the first week of school? I get asked that question OFTEN! So I am going to share a few of my "First Week Goodies" with you! I have to say--I can't take credit for most of them but I am great at stealing ideas from others! :) First, to get the kids moving, we get to know each other a bit! I always do this version of Classmate BINGO! I have the kids find another student to sign each square then they color it in. Besides, it is a great conversation starter! Afterwards, I always ask some students to share a few things they learned about their friends! Next, we do a series of ICEBREAKERS. These are great for any grade really. The Kinders and 1st graders might need some assistance with the writing ones, or you could just take those out. I believe I may have mentioned this in an earlier post, but I love doing this All About Me Bag activity. I ran them off on orange card-stock (we are the orange hall) and cut them out. Then I stapled them to a brown bag and placed one on each child's desk for Meet the Teacher Night (or the first day of school.) The kids love showing their items and I love getting to see a piece of them! Another thing I do on the first week is read my favorite read aloud! One of my all time favorite books to read during the first day of school is Junkyard Wonders by Patricia Polacco. If you have not read this book, I encourage you to read it first before reading it to your students. I cry tears of joy every time I read it, I just cannot help it...it is a beautiful story. I am going to share a (free) activity that is great with this book and helping build community in your classroom! Here is a YouTube video reading of it, if you would like to listen to it before your purchase. I do recommend actually reading it to your students, vs. the YouTube video though. The connection with your students will be so much better! Check out my Are You Connecting? blog post to understand how to use this activity. Click the Link Below for the Activity: JunkYard Wonder Activity We also choose one day during the first week to do this digital spinner activity! The spinner spells WELCOME. The kids take turns coming up and clicking the digital spinner. Then the class answers the corresponding question on their task card. You spin until all questions have been answered. Great writing activity and awesome for getting to know your students. Another first week of school think I do is introduce my classroom management method for transitions.I must confess though, I completely "stole" this idea from the Mustache King at The Kindergarten Smorgasboard! When I saw what he was doing, I was sold! First, simply head on over to Amazon (because we all love PRIME right?) and snag a wireless doorbell! The wireless doorbell receiver simply plugs into the wall in your classroom, and the transmitter remote is easily worn around your neck, placed in your pocket, or just laid on your desk. It includes 50 chimes and no batteries are required! When you want to get your student's attention or it is time to move on to another station, center, activity, line up, etc...simply ring the doorbell and it chimes. What I really love is...the chimes are not annoying, they are almost soothing but still grab the student's attention. I will never go back to the vocal attention grabbers. I know those work for many, but for me...I enjoy this method! I hope all of these things help you out with your first few days! It's getting close! Let me know what you do for your first week! I am always looking for things to add!! (affiliate links are provided for your convenience)
One of the best things to do on the first day of school is plan cooperative learning activities where students can get to know one another.
Howdy! I am Mr. Greg from The Kindergarten Smorgasboard. My real name is Greg Smedley-Warren. I have been teaching for 11 years. I spent a year teaching fifth grade, two years in second grade and am now in my 9th year in Kindergarten. Kindergarten is my passion and my calling but honestly, that wasn’t how it started. When I was moved to Kindergarten (not voluntarily!) I called my mommy and cried. But on the first day, I fell in love and knew that Kindergarten is where I belonged. I have remained in Kindergarten ever since. I plan to never leave the classroom as the kids are what drive me to continue my growth as a teacher and person.
