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  • Number of the Day

    Number of the Day Routine

    This Number of the Day Routine has added so much meaningful math to our day.   In this post, I’ll share 3 benefits from incorporating this simple ritual into your calendar math time. 1.  The Perfect Way to Introduce Place Value Students learn to decompose numbers into tens and ones.  First, they break down the number down […]

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  • Mother’s Day Crafts for Kindergarten

    Mother’s Day Crafts for Kindergarten Mother’s Day is right around the corner, so I wanted to share three of my favorite Mother’s Day crafts for Kindergarten with you.  I have done all three in previous years, and parents have loved them!  Each resource also includes wording options to use in lieu of Mom if needed. […]

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  • kindergarten birthdays

    Celebrating Birthdays in the Classroom FREEBIE

    Celebrating birthdays in the classroom is one of the things your students will remember about their school year.  In this blog post, I’ll share how we celebrate birthdays in my own kindergarten classroom – and it doesn’t cost a dime!    Creating Birthday Cards When my students come into the classroom on the day of […]

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  • 15 Free Kindergarten Resources

    If you’re on the hunt for Free Kindergarten Resources, this post is for you.  Here’s a little sneak peek of the first round of freebies included in my new FREE RESOURCE LIBRARY!   As a busy teacher-mom, I know first hand how hard it is to juggle all the things.  I created this Free Resource […]

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  • Rainbow Classroom Theme Ideas

    Lightbulb Moments Classroom Theme

    I’m excited to partner with @carsondellosa to share another classroom transformation with you!  Melanie @schoolgirlstyle has done it again with this beautiful  collection that is ROYGBIV perfection!  In this post, I’ll share my favorite things about the Lightbulb Moments Classroom Theme… Why I Chose Lightbulb Moments If you’ve been following me on social media, it’s […]

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  • Spring Butterfly Bulletin Board

    4 Tips for Creating a Butterflies Bulletin Board

    If you are looking to create a spring display in your kindergarten or first grade classroom, this blog post is for you!  This Word Families Butterflies Bulletin Board is one of my favorite spring activities.  It integrates fine motor skills, art, writing, phonics, and even math into one hands-on, purposeful lesson.  The best part is […]

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