This list of 100 Things Kids Should Know Before Entering Kindergarten is a great way to know if our child is ready for kindergarten. Includes free checklist.

Back to school time means it's time to get back to basics! This kindergarten writing lesson is among the first I teach every year!

Get ready to teach kindergarten with the ultimate guide to building your classroom and nurturing your kindergartners with tips from veteran teachers!

Does the first week of Kindergarten have you shaking in your boots? You are not alone! I've been at this for a little while now so you would think it would get easier with time but I am here to tell you it does not! I still get anxious right before school starts. What will they be like? Will I remember what to do at line up time? What if I don't set things up right and I mess up the whole rest of the year? (sounds dramatic but that is really what goes through my head!) I sat down as soon as school got out and wrote down my first week of lesson plans to put my mind at ease. It has really helped with my worry so far! I wrote down the first five days, plans and procedures I need to introduce, brain breaks, classroom community building activities, easy morning work to get started with and even got my welcome back gifts ready. My mind is officially at ease. I want to make sure I have a lot of fun and a LOT of books planned for the first week too. Here are a couple of fun crafts to go with the books I have planned. Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr. You can't skip this book the first week of school! Our focus will be all about names the first week (or more!). I put together all of my favorite books with some crafts to help teach all of those back to school procedures like cutting, gluing, and of course following directions. The Wheels on the Bus This one is fun for a little first sound fun. The students change the words to match the first sound in their name. A My Name is Alice by Jane Bayer Alphabet books are the best the first few weeks of school. A My Name is Alice Jane Bayer is the best! This is a fun activity to do after we read the book and they will make really cute self portraits to hang in the hallway the first week of school. Not only did I plan out the activities for these books but for lots of other favorites like Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes, Rosie Takes a Walk by Pat Hutchins, No David by David Shannon, and Stand Tall Molly Lou Melon by Patty Lovell. So now I don't have to feel guilty when I am floating in the pool this summer (just kidding, I never feel guilty doing that!) But honestly, I can relax knowing all I have to do is hit print when I get back to school. These plans can work for you too! Click here to see them in my store! Or if you are not ready to think about school yet pin this for later! P.S. Get a FREE ALPHABET ACTIVITY when you sign up for my newsletter HERE!

With our kindergarten homeschool curriculum suggestions, planning for your child's next at-home school year will be one less thing to worry about!

Ready to start Kindergarten with your child? I know homeschooling can sometimes

A list of YouTube Videos for teaching Phonics to kids. Phonics videos for kindergarten and first grade students! Everything from letter sounds to final -e.

Setting up a kindergarten classroom at the beginning of the year can be an exciting, yet overwhelming. Whether you are a student teacher, or this is your last year teaching elementary school, I'm here to share

Setting up a kindergarten classroom can be overwhelming, especially when you're a first year teacher. Kindergarten classroom must-haves...

Does the first week of Kindergarten have you shaking in your boots? You are not alone! I've been at this for a little while now so you would think it would get easier with time but I am here to tell you it does not! I still get anxious right before school starts. What will they be like? Will I remember what to do at line up time? What if I don't set things up right and I mess up the whole rest of the year? (sounds dramatic but that is really what goes through my head!) I sat down as soon as school got out and wrote down my first week of lesson plans to put my mind at ease. It has really helped with my worry so far! I wrote down the first five days, plans and procedures I need to introduce, brain breaks, classroom community building activities, easy morning work to get started with and even got my welcome back gifts ready. My mind is officially at ease. I want to make sure I have a lot of fun and a LOT of books planned for the first week too. Here are a couple of fun crafts to go with the books I have planned. Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr. You can't skip this book the first week of school! Our focus will be all about names the first week (or more!). I put together all of my favorite books with some crafts to help teach all of those back to school procedures like cutting, gluing, and of course following directions. The Wheels on the Bus This one is fun for a little first sound fun. The students change the words to match the first sound in their name. A My Name is Alice by Jane Bayer Alphabet books are the best the first few weeks of school. A My Name is Alice Jane Bayer is the best! This is a fun activity to do after we read the book and they will make really cute self portraits to hang in the hallway the first week of school. Not only did I plan out the activities for these books but for lots of other favorites like Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes, Rosie Takes a Walk by Pat Hutchins, No David by David Shannon, and Stand Tall Molly Lou Melon by Patty Lovell. So now I don't have to feel guilty when I am floating in the pool this summer (just kidding, I never feel guilty doing that!) But honestly, I can relax knowing all I have to do is hit print when I get back to school. These plans can work for you too! Click here to see them in my store! Or if you are not ready to think about school yet pin this for later! P.S. Get a FREE ALPHABET ACTIVITY when you sign up for my newsletter HERE!

This preschool curriculum covers everything your kids need to know before kindergarten PLUS it is super easy for you to follow and implement as a parent!

Everything you wanted to know about the First Day of Kindergarten. Kindergarten Chaos shares her 'real-life' first day schedule and includes tips and tricks

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The biggest student motivator in my kindergarten classroom came as a HUGE surprise to me. What started out as a way to bridge the covid gap..

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I love math in general, but kindergarten math is especially fun to teach! Where else can you learn so much just by playing games?

Let me reassure you-it is okay to use a homeschool curriculum even in kindergarten. Learn how to select the best curriculum for your homeschooled kindergartener

With our kindergarten homeschool curriculum suggestions, planning for your child's next at-home school year will be one less thing to worry about!

Wondering what your child should know before kindergarten? Preparing your child for kindergarten isn't as hard as you think. Learn all the surprising skills your child needs to be ready for the first day of school.

Get all the tips, tricks and ideas need for a successful start to your year with Kindergarten Bootcamp. 24 hours of PD with Free Resources!

Garden Shop Dramatic Play (or Flower Shop) for a spring theme, Mother's Day theme, or summer theme when everything is growing and blooming. Any preschool, pre-k, or kindergarten kiddo will LOVE it (and learn a ton too).

Are you wondering what your kid needs to know before kindergarten? Here are some kindergarten skills to teach your little one before school starts.

Grab our free, clickable Mega List of Themes and Skills for Pre-K & Kindergarten Lesson Plans to see what themes/skills I cover in my classroom all year!

This list of 10 Essential things that kindergarteners need to know will help you decide if your child is ready for kindergarten.

Use these top tips, helpful posts, and free downloads to learn how to have a positive impact on your students as a first year kindergarten teacher.

Writing lesson plans for the entire year! Complete writing units to help you teach writing in kindergarten and 1st grade.

Using decodable reading passages is a great way to help build self-confidence in your new readers, promote fluency and learn to decode words!

I wanted to share the truth about teaching Kindergarten - a few things a Kindergarten teacher would like you to know!

One of my favorite things to teach when I taught Kindergarten was reading, followed by writing. Our reading program started by the third week of school after the students were mostly settled into the routines, transitions and everything Kindergarten. Over the years, I tried a few different ways, small groups, half groups, as well as […]

Ready to start Kindergarten with your child? I know homeschooling can sometimes

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From A is for Apple to Z is for Zebra, there's always a creative twist waiting to happen. So, how do you make sure your kiddo nails their Show and Tell without breaking a sweat (or the bank)? Let's dive in!

Homeschooling kindergarten? We've got you covered! Check out our guide on what you need to know about homeschooling kindergarten.

My Kindergarten Beginning of the Year Resources BUNDLE includes 10 products that will help to get your school year off to a smooth start...

Kindergarten center ideas for math that will keep you students engaged and free you up to remediate and take data to share with parents.

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Plan and implement a developmentally appropriate program for literacy in kindergarten. Read about everything you need to know for this school year.

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Learn more about my top 10 books for the beginning of the year in Kindergarten. These read-alouds all teach important concepts...

This guide of helpful tips for kindergarten screening will help you gather important information about your students' readiness skills.

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Setting up a kindergarten classroom at the beginning of the year can be an exciting, yet overwhelming. Whether you are a student teacher, or this is your last year teaching elementary school, I'm here to share

What every parent needs to know before their child goes to kindergarten. What to expect after the first days of kindergarten.

A list of YouTube Videos for teaching Phonics to kids. Phonics videos for kindergarten and first grade students! Everything from letter sounds to final -e.

There are certain things that your child should know academically before beginning kindergarten. Kindergarten readiness will help ensure your child's success

The biggest student motivator in my kindergarten classroom came as a HUGE surprise to me. What started out as a way to bridge the covid gap..