Teaching the alphabet is a huge part of what we do in preschool & pre-k. Every state has different standards for this, but in Texas our kids are expected to know 20 uppercase letters, 20 lowercase letters, and 20 letter sounds by the end of the year. That means I
September is one of my favorite times of year. School is in full swing, college football is back, and (if we’re lucky) fall weather is starting to show up some. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a summer girl all the way! But those summer temperatures can often mean inside recess,
Back-to-school time is here! And, every teacher on the planet is wondering how in the world they are going to get it all done. When your kiddos hit your door, you need simple things they can do right away, and busy boxes are the perfect way to make that happen.
Have you ever tried a linear calendar in your preschool classroom? More developmentally appropriate than a traditional calendar, a linear calendar will help your kiddos understand the passage of time in a way that is meaningful to them. The age-appropriate nature of a linear calendar will keep your kiddos engaged
Circle time is a daily thing in most preschool classrooms. And, it just happens to be one of my favorite parts of the day! But, if I’m not careful, I can quickly get into a rut. And when that happens, things go downhill VERY quickly! I get bored, the kiddos
Spring is in the air! And that means we’re in the part of the year when it gets harder and harder to keep the kiddos engaged, especially during circle time. But, these spring circle time games will solve that problem for you! They cover letters, numbers, colors, and shapes, and
I don’t know about you, but St. Patrick’s Day is one of my favorite holidays to celebrate with my kiddos! I love using holidays to sneak in lots of fun learning opportunities! And this shamrock counting busy box activity is definitely one way I do that! What are Busy
Circle time is one of my favorite times in my pre-k classroom, and St. Patrick’s Day is one of my favorite holidays to celebrate with my kiddos! So, these circle time games are a must-have part of my day during March! They are such a fun way to practice letters,
Learning to write letters is a BIG part of preschool and kindergarten! But finding ways to give your kiddos practice that is BOTH developmentally appropriate AND fun can be a challenge! And it becomes even more of a challenge if you’re teaching virtually or if your kiddos are not allowed
We all know how important reading is, right? I mean… as teachers we pretty much shout it from the rooftops at any chance we get! We’re always telling our parents how important is is to read to their kiddos, and we try anything and everything to get them to do
This 5-step planning framework is the backbone of Circle Time Made Simple™ and will change the way you look at your circle time! Learn how I plan and manage my circle time so that I get my students engaged and KEEP them that way!
