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Virtual 100th Day of School Ideas for Kindergarten

Real talk: No one wants to miss out on the 100th day of school. But if you HAVE to be virtual and can’t celebrate in person with your students, don’t panic. I’ve got you covered with 5 virtual 100th day of school ideas for kindergarten. 1. Count to 100 Video This original Jack Hartmann count to 100 video is my absolute favorite. Your students will love “working out” while counting to 100, ... Read More about Virtual 100th Day of School Ideas for Kindergarten

Easy Groundhog Day Activities

I don’t know about you, but I am NOT a fan of winter. So every year on Groundhog day, I send good vibes to my furry friend, Phil, in hopes that he won’t see his shadow, and we will have an early Spring! If you like celebrating Groundhog Day in your classroom, here are some easy Groundhog Day activities that you can do with your kindergarteners! 1. Make an opinion graph Have your ... Read More about Easy Groundhog Day Activities

The Secret to Engaging Your Students

I get it. Engaging your students is HARD. Engaging half a class of in person kindergarteners and half a class of virtual kindergarteners is even harder. Each day, I do everything I can to keep my in person kids six feet apart, in their seats, participating in our lessons, while making sure my virtual kids are muted, not showing us the inside of their mouths, and engaged with us. It’s ... Read More about The Secret to Engaging Your Students

Creating a Socially Distanced Soft Start

Having a soft start to our day has so many benefits. I’ve noticed a huge difference in my kids from when we started our day with traditional morning work, to when I transitioned to a soft start to our day. They enjoy settling in, being creative, and having some time to transition into classroom mode. I love using morning tubs for our soft start, and I know a lot of teachers who love using morning ... Read More about Creating a Socially Distanced Soft Start

Organizing Student Data Using a Data Binder

As teachers, “assessment” is our middle name. We collect TONS of student data, and it’s important! Collecting student data is an essential step in informing our teaching and differentiating instruction. However, it’s a double edged sword. We have all of this information, and then we can’t find our desk because it’s hidden under piles of assessments. So, the big question is… how do we ... Read More about Organizing Student Data Using a Data Binder