As a kindergarten teacher, one of the things I see kids struggle with the most is holding a pencil properly. From fisting pencils to wrapping the third finger, I have seen it all when it comes to incorrect pencil grips. In this post, I will share 10 tips for correcting poor pencil grips that will ...
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30 Bulletin Boards for Kindergarten for the YEAR!
If you follow this blog or my Instagram, you know how much I love decorating my classroom. My favorite classroom décor, however, does not come from a store. Instead, it is created by my students! Each week, I schedule time to fit in a seasonal writing or math activity that is paired with a custom ...
Classroom Organization Ideas for Kindergarten
Classroom organization is one of my favorite topics. In the earlier years of my teaching career, I didn't have a great system for organization. In fact, I didn't have a system whatsoever. I felt like I was always scrambling. I found myself staying late almost everyday and taking work ...
Get Ready for Kindergarten: How to Help Your Child
One of the questions I am asked most often is, "What can I do to help my child get ready for kindergarten?" You may not realize it, but you have been preparing your child since he or she was a baby. Reading and singing, playing games, and teaching your child to use words to communicate are all ...
How to Teach the Alphabet: 6 Multisensory Ideas
Learn more about tips for how to teach the alphabet using a multisensory approach for letter recognition... ~This post contains affiliate links. How to Teach the Alphabet Learning to recognize letters is one of the first steps to success on the path to reading. Often, parents will ask me ...
10 Best Fine Motor Toys
The 10 Best Fine Motor Toys for Preschoolers & Kindergarten Students Learn more about the best fine motor toys for four to six year-olds... In the past few years, I have noticed a serious decline in the area of fine motor development in my incoming kindergarten ...
