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    5 Teacher Tips for Choosing a Classroom Theme

    Whether you are a new teacher decorating your classroom for the first time or you’re a seasoned veteran looking to spice up your space, choosing a classroom theme can be a tough decision. Here are my top tips for choosing a theme to fit your style—your “Schoolgirl Style”! Teacher Tip #1:  Work with what you […]

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  • ClassTag for Parent Communication

    If you are a teacher and you aren’t using ClassTag, this blog post is for you!  I’m here to tell you about six reasons to start using ClassTag to communicate with your families.  As a kindergarten teacher, effective parent communication is always a top priority.  This year more than ever, I want to be sure […]

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  • Virtual Kindergarten Assessments

    Virtual Kindergarten Assessments

    Have you thought about or maybe already attempted administering Virtual Kindergarten Assessments?  As a kindergarten teacher who struggled with assessing during the Spring of 2020, I knew something needed to change.  What I found was that many of my students struggled with online assessments.  Overall, my kids had a lot of difficulty staying on the […]

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  • 14 Kindergarten Remote Learning Must-Haves

    What to Send Home for Kindergarten Remote Learning If you’re starting the year remotely but not sure what to send home, this blog post is for you!   My Kindergarten Learning BInder in addition to my Remote Learning Packets include all you need to set your students up for virtual success.  These materials may also be […]

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  • Digital Calendar Math for Kindergarten

    Calendar time is such an important part of the Kindergarten and First Grade day.  It is SO much more than simply adding a date to the grid.  Instead, it is when so many meaningful math connections take place.  I created my Digital Calendar Math and Morning Message BUNDLE  during remote learning and saw enormous success […]

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  • Kindergarten Remote Learning Resources Binder

    Like many of you, my district has decided to begin remotely for the first nine weeks of school.  Prepping kindergarten remote learning resources felt so overwhelming at first.  I knew I wanted to include printables for ELA and Math that could be used throughout the entire school year (as we have no clue of knowing […]

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