Seasonal Ideas & Special Days

  • Johnny Appleseed Craft

    Johnny Appleseed Writing and Craft

    Johnny Appleseed Day is September 26th, and it’s a fun day to celebrate if you are a kindergarten or pre-k teacher.  In this post, I’ll share my favorite Johnny Appleseed writing and craft activity to complete during your Apple Week! Click HERE to view this resource in my TPT Store. Johnny Appleseed Writing and Craft […]

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  • Open House Bulletin Board

    10 Fall Open House Ideas for Kindergarten

    Open House is one of my favorite events.  Personally, I prefer the informal setting of Open House over delivering a formal presentation at Curriculum Night any day!  It’s a much more relaxed setting, and the kids are always SO excited to show off their work and classroom.  However, it can be stressful trying to decide […]

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  • School Scavenger Hunt

    First Day of Kindergarten Lesson Plans & Freebies

    Ready or not – the beginning of the school year is fast approaching.  You’re probably busy getting all the things ready, checking off one item at a time on the never-ending to-do list.  I wanted to help by sharing a few new freebies and lesson plan ideas that can be used for the first day […]

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  • homemade Father's Day gift

    Father’s Day Craft for Kids

    It’s almost Father’s Day, and we all know that homemade gifts make the best gifts.  You might be searching Pinterest for the perfect Father’s Day craft for kids.  I’m excited to share this one with you.  Introducing my Father’s Day Magazine… Father’ Day Magazine I had created a Mother’s Day Magazine resource a few years […]

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  • Kindergarten Beach Day

    6 Beach Day Activities for Kindergarten

    One of my favorite end of the year activities is our Annual Kindergarten Beach Day.  Planning for this day of outdoor fun is simple.  Choose a day during the last week of school and send an email to parents.  Remind them to please apply sunscreen prior to coming to school.  I also ask that the […]

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  • end of year countdown

    3 End of the Year Countdown Ideas for Kindergarten

    Nineteen.  That’s exactly how many days of school we have left, but who’s counting?!  Me!  That’s who – I am totally counting!  The past few school years have not been easy but the end is in sight, my teacher friends.  With that in mind, here are three simple end of the year countdown ideas for […]

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