Kick off the first day of kindergarten with an easy to implement activity paired with this fantastic picture book The King of Kindergarten by Derrick Barnes. It’s an upbeat and victorious account of a little boy's first day in kindergarten! These story supports and craft will give your own kinders a chance to connect with the story and share some first day cheer just like the “King” The King of Kindergarten by Derrick Barnes and Vanessa Brantley-Newton (Nancy Paulsen Books, 2019)If you need to purchase a copy for your classroom library or home, you can here. *amazon aff link* After Reading Activities I absolutely love packing the first couple of weeks of kindergarten full with meaningful read-alouds. Since the first few weeks of teaching are so busy, I like to organize my plans with book activities that allow different options/flexibility throughout the day or can spread over ... Read More about The King of Kindergarten Book Activities
All Are Welcome Book Activities
All Are Welcome is a must have for all classrooms and makes the perfect back to school read aloud and SEL tool. It's powerful for talking about and setting up an inclusive, welcoming classroom that celebrates and what makes each student unique! These support activities pair with the text to help make connections and really dig into the story with your kindergarten or first grade students. All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold and Susanne Kaufman(Penguin, 2018) All Are Welcome follows a (diverse) group of kiddos on what feels like their first day of school. From the jitters to the best day ever, the simple text and detailed illustrations show readers a welcoming classroom where differences are celebrated! If you need to purchase a copy for your classroom library or home, you can here. *amazon aff link* After Reading Activities This All Are Welcome support resource works ... Read More about All Are Welcome Book Activities
Kindergarten Counting Crafts
Kindergarten crafts are truly my jam! Not only are they fun for the kiddos, but implementing a craft can develop a ton of other skills: fine motor, hand-eye coordination and spark creativity! So without further ado, Meet Count and Craft: an iSpy inspired counting mat that… wait for it, pairs with a monthly answer response CRAFTIVITY! For each theme, you’ll get 6 different “iSpy” inspired counting mats to support counting up to 20. These print and go mats can be used in a variety of ways to engage your little learners with core counting practice using visual discimination tactics. Make it hands on! Pair with cubes, transparent disks or your favorite dollar spot mini eraser! :) For the fuller mats (reaching numbers to 20), I would suggest a smaller counter like a mini eraser or these disks. *You can grab these disks or cubes here *affiliate amazon links*. Alternatively, print ... Read More about Kindergarten Counting Crafts
Counting to 20 Task Cards for Kindergarten
Introducing, Make the Match - a low-prep counting to 20 support! One of my favorite ways to practice representing numbers to 20 is with hands-on and student directed activities. This set of a 14 Make the Match task cards are perfect for any time of the year to practice identifying, representing and counting numbers up to 20. Since I’ve always taught math in small groups, I gravitate toward low-prep and reusable tools that support both introducing a number and later-on as a warm up! Print the deck of cards you like, laminate, trim down and connect them with a metal ring. Or if you’re anything like me, a binder clip works too. Each card has a number form to identify and a fun picture that’s set up to let little learners represent the match by counting out manipulatives onto it. Out of the 14 decks, you can practice identifying numbers with four different styles: ... Read More about Counting to 20 Task Cards for Kindergarten
Fathers Day Book Ideas for Children
I've recently heard from other teachers on my social media that they wish more picture books had father-child relationships. So with Father’s Day approaching, I wanted to highlight as many titles as possible that celebrate the bond between a child and an important male figure in their life. Here you’ll find a collection of 33 amazing books with Dads and Grandpas! If you see one that jumps out to you, click the title link for easy Amazon ordering. *affiliate link* Hair Twins by Raakhee Mirchandani (Little Brown, 2021) Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall (Candlewick, 2017) Jabari Tries by Gaia Cornwall (Candlewick, 2020) My Papi Has a Motorcycle by Isabel Quintero (Kokila, 2019) Our Shed by Robert Broder (Little Bigfoot, 2021) Carpenter’s Helper by Sybil Rosen (Shwartz & Wade, 2021) A Different Pond by Bay Phi (Capstone, 2017) Almost Time ... Read More about Fathers Day Book Ideas for Children
When Lola Visits and FREE craft
There’s no feeling quite like that SUMMERTIME feeling! As the school year winds down, kiddos can sense that summer is near! They’re probably already thinking of the things they’ll do and the summer treats they’ll eat. For many, summer is the time to connect with family and friends! In this CHARMING new picture book, When Lola Visits by Michelle Sterling readers will be immersed into a glorious summer that's sure to tickle their summer senses. Personal Overview:A young girl knows that Summer is officially here when her Lola visits from the Philippines.From smelling all the delicious treats like mango jam down to the pool chlorine, this (own voices) story is the perfect celebration of soaking up and basking in all the sweet Summer moments with your loved ones.Sterling’s words paired with Asis’ art will immerse the reader in the girl’s family traditions and also share some familiar ... Read More about When Lola Visits and FREE craft
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