Teaching Ideas & Activities

  • How to Make Rain Gutter Bookshelves

    Have your heard of rain gutter bookshelves?  In this post, I’ll share all the details of how to make these shelves that are perfect for the classroom, a kids’ playroom, or your child’s bedroom… How to Make Rain Gutter Bookshelves Find a Handy Helper! Step number one is to find a handy helper, or in […]

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    Creating Kindergarten Writing Portfolios

    If I could give any advice to new Kindergarten teachers, I would definitely recommend doing Kindergarten Writing Portfolios.  This is, by far, my favorite writing activity.  The transformation from the first page to the last is truly amazing! What are Kindergarten Writing Portfolios? Kindergarten Writing Portfolios are booklets that progress monitor your students’ writing ability […]

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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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  • Kindergarten End of Year Assessments

    Kindergarten End of the Year Assessments

    We are only weeks away from our last day of school.  That means it’s assessment time!  While testing can always be a little stressful, the planning and prepping doesn’t have to be!   In this post, I’ll share what I use for my Kindergarten End of the Year Assessments. Kindergarten End of the Year Assessments I […]

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  • Birthday Bulletin Board

    How to Create a Birthday Bulletin Board

    If you’re looking for printable classroom décor to create a birthday bulletin board, you’ve come to the right place!  In this post, I’ll share tips for creating a birthday display that you and your students will love. Birthday Bulletin Board Printable Classroom Décor My new Birthday Bulletin Board resource includes all you need to create […]

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    How to Create a Rainbow Flip Calendar

    My rainbow flip calendar is one of my favorite classroom décor pieces.  In this post, I’ll show you how to create this functional and purposeful calendar must-have! STEP 1:  Choosing Your Rainbow Flip Calendar My Rainbow Flip Calendar resource includes your choice of three different rainbow styles. (If you prefer a Black and White Flip […]

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