Teaching Ideas & Activities

  • Teaching Diversity in Kindergarten

    A Nation of Diverse Readers: Read Across America Week

    Celebrate a Nation of Diverse Readers this March! The NEA has revamped Read Across America on March 2nd to “celebrate a nation of diverse readers” using books, authors, and teaching resources that represent a variety of experiences and cultures.  This is a wonderful opportunity to teach our youngest learners about diversity and inclusion.  I wanted […]

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  • March Kindergarten Writing Journals

    March Kindergarten Writing Journals It’s almost March.  This school year has been exhausting, but spring means the end is in sight!   One of the things that has helped me get through this chaotic school year has been using my NO PREP journals every month.  In this blog post, I will tell you a little more […]

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  • 20 March Activities for Kindergarten, 1st

    March Activities for Kindergarten and First Grade Last year, I began creating monthly bundles of all the resources that I use in my kindergarten classroom each month.  Little did I know that these bundles would literally save my life during the 2020-2021 school year.  Having all of my resources in one zip file allows me […]

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  • Setting Up a Writing Center of your Dreams

    Thinking of Setting Up a Writing Center? Two years ago, I created a dedicated Writing Center.  I wish I had done it sooner because it has ignited a spark in even my most reluctant writers.   If you are considering setting up a writing center in your kindergarten or first grade classroom, this post is for […]

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  • Teaching Jobs in PA and How to Find Them!

    If you are currently searching for teaching jobs in PA, this post is for you!  I remember the days of the job search like it was yesterday.  Visiting hundreds of school district websites was time consuming and exhausting.  I remember thinking, “Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a website that posted job openings for […]

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  • 11 February Ideas for Kindergarten

    February Ideas for Kindergarten Are you looking for fun and purposeful February Ideas for Kindergarten?  I’ve got you covered whether you are teaching remotely or in-person.  February just so happens to be my favorite teaching month.  Yet, it is one of the busiest months with all of the holidays – Groundhog Day, 100th Day, Valentine’s […]

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