Create a Math Block I can't say this enough. An effective math block will help you tremendously! It creates routine and structure that you need to make sure everyone is on task. This is what I include in my math block: Engaging Mini Lessons Math centers Independent practice visuals throughout the classroom Use A
Vocabulary instruction is so critical in today’s classroom! A vast vocabulary will help students to become better readers and writers. Vocabulary is also essential to their performance on standardized tests. Helping kids to develop their vocabulary is time that is well spent in a busy classroom. I have developed a routine to teach new vocabulary
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This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links I receive a small amount of money at no additional cost to you. Last year I saw a great post from Heidi at Heidi Songs about using her sight word videos with white boards. It was a big hit with my kiddos last year and today I decided we were ready to try it with this group. They LOVED it! It's a super simple activity that gets them connecting with the videos in a whole new way. Total engagement......very little effort. Win-win! To keep them from writing/ erasing/ writing/ erasing.....you get the idea....I simply didn't give them an eraser and told them not to erase with their fingers. We wrote each word one time and we kept going until our boards were full. That gave us about 13-15 songs which was a full 20 minute activity. They were sad when it was done! I gave them a tissue when we were done to erase really quick (handing out erasers drives me crazy, a quick tissue for each pair makes for fast clean up). Here is a video example from last year. If you don't own the videos you can get them HERE. I also have the alphabet videos which we use at the beginning of the year. There are a ton of engaging videos to get you singing and moving in your classroom. We love the math videos too! We can't get enough of Heidi Songs in our classroom! How do you mix things up in your classroom? If you want to remember to check out Heidisongs save this post for later!
We all know that words are important for effective communication but sometimes the right word simply doesn’t come to mind at the right time! In situations like this, speakers of all languages tend to rely on what are known as filler words in English or riempitivi (fillers) or interiezioni (interjections) in Italian. These are seemingly ... Read more
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Teach how to spell color words in kindergarten with color songs videos. I'll list the videos and l share how I taught a few of them with great success.
Positive self affirmations are encouraging statements that you repeat to yourself through out the day. Here is a list of 100 positive affirmations.
One of my favorite activities to do with my students is “The Toothpaste Lesson.” As early as preschool, most students are exposed to the phrase, “If you don’t have anything nice to say, then don’t say anything at all.” I think it’s great that they learn this, but what is even better is when they […]
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Download two free printable summer word search puzzles (answer sheets available!)with word lists perfect for the season of summer.
Did you know there are steps prior to verbal language? What comes before words? A guide to pre-verbal language skills.
Are you looking to increase engagement and retention with vocabulary words? This resource has everything you need to get students digging DEEP into content-specific words! Fishbowl is an exciting game that has students cycling through three rounds, using the vocabulary words different ways in each round. They will BEG to play and you will watch the depth of their understanding greatly expand! Included in this resource: -Directions poster -Editable word cards -Student score cards -Editable word cards with space for definitions (great for a word wall!) -5 Options for vocabulary recording (multiple sizes included)
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Expand your vocabulary with this list of positive words, A - Z. We think in words, and those words shape our lives. What are your words to live by?
It can be hard to know what to do or say to someone who has suffered a loss and is grieving the death of a loved one. If you're at a loss, you can offer these words of comfort to someone you know who is grieving.
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Do you need a hands-on, sensory lesson to teach about kind words? You will love this! Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, and even older kids! Also part of the Virtual Book Club for Kids!
Theories are nice to read about, but we all need to have real-life examples of just how things work, don't we? (I know I sure do!) So, how 'bout hearing how we've done things at our house? Here is an example of a relaxed homeschool schedule (although I prefer the word "routine").
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Although they may not show it, boys need to hear positive words from us. Here are 5 Powerful Phrases Every Boy Wants to Hear.
Elementary teachers need this quick classroom management strategy that increases attention rate during insurrections. Revamp classroom management.
Charming, fun, and yet just the right amount of salty, curse words from the 1950s have a certain extra somethin' that many modern day insults seem to lack. Our four letter words and other caustic phrases get the point across, and they certainly have…
Introducing students to challenging words through Word of the Week can help increase their confidence in reading, writing, & speaking.
A massive list of Bible Printable Packs for young children. Each printable pack contains a variety of math and literacy activities focusing on the Bible theme.
Learn how to make sensory bags for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten students to practice writing, drawing, and creating on.
Each printable sight words list combines Dolch sight words and Fry's high frequency word lists. Print five different sight word lists for Pre-K and up.
This peer pressure object lesson will make a big impression on your Sunday school students!
If you’re like most people, you respond with “Good” when someone asks how you’re doing. Spice things up with witty and funny responses.
When trouble is abound in your Preschool or Kindergarten classroom, Sandi is here to save the day! Sandi is an incredible, seasoned, and passionate Kindergarten teacher here to solve your preschool classroom management woes once and for all! Here are Sandi's 7 tips for making sure your Preschool classroom is running smooth and peaceful. Preschool
I am so excited to launch my first "series" of blog posts! It's making me feel all grown-up and blogger-like :)My first series is going to be on increasing student engagement in the classroom. Over
It's frustrating when students don't follow directions the first time! Here are 5 quick tricks for getting students on track fast!
