Sweet cinnamon-spice cookies decorated with whimsical, happy faces... what's not to love about gingerbread?! If you're looking for a fun theme to use during the holiday season, gingerbread is a great topic to focus on. Come along to see some of my favorite gingerbread books for kindergarten and how to use them with your students! Fun December Themes ... read more
Differentiation Made Easy With Color By Code
Are you a primary teacher trying to meet a lot of different needs in the classroom? Or maybe you're a homeschooling parent with lots of littles at different ages? Either way, this post is for YOU! Today we're talking about one of the most versatile and engaging learning tools out there.... color by code! Let's dive into how simple and easy differentiation ... read more
Fall Activities for Kids: Planning Engaging Autumn Centers
Who's ready for fall?! I know I sure am! As much as I love the summer months, I always look forward to the fall season. I'm a big fan of the crisp autumn air, comfy sweaters, and pumpkin everything. Not to mention, the changing leaves and approaching holidays make for some pretty fantastic classroom themes too! If you're ready to dive into fall with fresh ... read more
Fall Picture Books for the Primary Classroom
As the weather begins to turn a bit cooler, and the leaves begin to change, it's time to pull out the fall picture books! Come along to see some of my favorite fall picture books that are perfect for teaching your students all about the seasonal changes of autumn. Using Picture Books in the Classroom I love using picture books to bring my ... read more
Apples and Pumpkins Picture Books
Apples and Pumpkins are my favorite themes to explore in the fall! Whether you're brand new to this theme or you've been using it for years, I'm sure you'd agree that fantastic picture books are a MUST to support your lessons! Come along and check out my top 10 apples and pumpkins picture books that are perfect for read-aloud time! Why Teach About ... read more
Making Time for Crafts in the Primary Classroom
Ahhh, crafts. If you're a teacher of littles, crafts can be hard to squeeze into your lesson plan. We know how it goes... There are SO many standards to hit, and so little time. It can be really tricky to find even just a few extra minutes to make a craft with your kiddos. But we also know that crafts are beloved by students and excite them far more than any ... read more
Using Classroom Centers for Engaged Learning All Year Long!
If you're looking for a way to keep your students engaged in learning day after day, great classroom centers are exactly what you need! Classroom centers will unlock new ways to learn that will excite and motivate your students like never before. There is a formula to consider when crafting your own classroom center routine though! Set yourself (and your ... read more
Themed Monthly Centers for Kindergarten
If you teach kindergarten or homeschool young children, you know there is a lot to cover! The primary grades are when children are learning the basics of math and literacy concepts that will lay the foundation for future success. While trying to touch on all of these important concepts, you might worry about how to keep your lessons engaging. If this sounds ... read more
3 Benefits of Using Color by Code in Literacy Centers
If you've been around here a while, I'm sure you've noticed I love color by code activities. Color by code is SUCH a great tool to engage little learners and encourage literacy. Whether you're a homeschooling family or a classroom teacher, color by code can add so much to your literacy activities. If you're looking for new ways to shake up your literacy ... read more
Shark Books for Kids
Are you teaching your students all about sharks? These incredible creatures serve as a great topic of study in the primary classroom. If you're looking for informative and fun materials to help inspire learning in your classroom, you'll love this list of my favorite shark books for kids! Using Shark Books To Teach Whether you're taking a deep dive ... read more