We all know play is children’s work, but how do I make it work for me. Here are some helpful hints to make your play based classroom run smoothly. You do NOT need everything out. First, I seriously have closets stacked high because I do not put all the toys out. Too many toys is overwhelming ...
5 Hints to Set Up a Play Based Classroom
Easter Activities for Your Classroom
Teaching at a Catholic school can mean you have the wonderful opportunity to introduce and talk about some pretty big ideas. I teach at a Catholic school so our students are exploring Lent and Easter. While I love being able to share this time with my students, these are big ideas for such little ...
6 Quick Tips for Setting Up a Preschool Science Areas
My science area is one of my favorite areas in my classroom. I love the freedom and independence that children gain from the science area. My students love to explore the different items that are available. Here are some simple tips to help you set up a hands on science area in your pre-k or ...
Hands on Snow Day Experiments for Elementary Students
Don’t you love when school cancels school before dinner for a snow day? Me too, not being up all night guessing, no making lunches, no alarm clock. But you know what I don’t like? When you wake the next morning and there is NO snow ❄️. Let’s just say my girls were less than thrilled. So I needed ...
5 Easy Alphabet Games for Preschoolers
Whose class doesn’t love a game? Which teacher doesn’t love it to have some hidden learning? Here are 5 of my favorite hands on and engaging alphabet games. Most of these games require little to no prep, and very few supplies, probably things you already have in your classroom. 1. Slap ...
How to Use Write the Room in Pre-k and Kindergarten too
My Pre-k students LOVE write the room. We do it on Wednesdays so we call it WRITE THE ROOM WEDNESDAYS! I actually alternate between alphabet letters and numbers each week so we practice both. But do you know why I love write the room the most... because I love hearing their joy as they help ...
