Are you looking for the very best reading curriculum for kindergarten? The reading program you pick is a crucial decision. I've been through quite a few of them with teaching my kids to read, and I'm excited to share the very best one with you!
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!
Handwriting can be tricky to teach. Sometimes it must be done 1:1 with students, and it requires rigorous, thorough practice and follow through. Some teachers and administrators will tell you that handwriting really isn’t important, but I disagree. In kindergarten and first grade, we are
Worried about your child's Kindergarten readiness? Download this free 13 page Kindergarten Assessment to see where your child stands!
This is the kindergarten program Sonlighters have been wishing for! It's a delightful, age-appropriate Kindergarten American History program.
Science of Reading Centers in Kindergarten with ideas, activities, and more! SoR aligned centers ideas for teachers.
Learn more about how to plan a Kindergarten Graduation or End of the Year celebration that your families will remember for years to come...
Kindergarten is such an exciting year, at the beginning of the school year students are learning all the letters and by the end of the year many are reading! There is so much to teach throughout the school year and it can be a bit overwhelming. I created this simple phonics scope and sequence to help guide myself throughout the school year. You may find it helpful in your classroom too. One of my favorite parts of thsi scope and sequence is the resource links on pages 3-4. This is a great guide
Goal Setting - This 4th grade teacher uses post it notes to remind children of their goals upon entering the classroom. I love that her method to this has
Whether you are planning a graduation like I am, a celebration, or simply want some great end of the year songs to celebrate your classroom community, here are some great choices for you!
The best kind of kindergarten STEM challenge is one that has children working together to find a solution to a fun, engaging problem using simple supplies that don't take lots of prep time. Enter The Floor is Lava STEM activity for kindergarteners. It's so simple, you can do it with preschoolers too! Don't forget to
It is the end of May, which here in Idaho that means we are done with school! This year has been a whirlwind to say the least. If anything, we truly have learned that as teachers and parents, we can do anything life throws our way. I have grown by leaps and bounds, and watching educators, parents
This is an awesome program for kindergarten graduation!
Kindergarten is fun and easy to homeschool (in just a few minutes a day) with all of these free resources! You're going to love homeschooling!
This is the kindergarten program Sonlighters have been wishing for! It's a delightful, age-appropriate Kindergarten American History program.
Hey friends! If you’re anything like me, you’re probably scrambling for Earth Day activities for little learners since it’s just a few days away! While putting together our list of activities, I found several fun FREEBIES from some friends so I thought I’d put them all in one place for you all! I hope you’re …
Preschool & Kindergarten can be taught for just the cost of printer ink & paper! This list of free preschool and kindergarten curriculum has a method to suit everyone. Do you have several little ones of different ages? Choose the Preschool program that you like and then add math & phonics for your Kindergartener. Life is so [...]
Top Ten Kindergarten YouTube Channels. Teaching with Music and Movement Is How the Brain Learns Best!
Kindergarten graduation songs make graduation even more special for your little one and you. These are the best Kindergarten graduation songs for you to choose from.
Are you planning a kindergarten end of year celebration? Check out these three ideas to help you plan a memorable celebration for your students!
Reading 1000 books before kindergarten with your child sets them up for a lifetime of success and a love of learning. It's never too late to start reading!
Learn more about how to plan a Kindergarten Graduation or End of the Year celebration that your families will remember for years to come...
What should children know to be ready for Kindergarten? It's not quite as academic as you might think...
As a homeschooling mother of four, I know all about the daily math struggles. I am currently using THREE different math programs in my classroom because each curriculum lends itself to a particular child and
Lots of books, songs, and activities to build literacy-rich circle times with toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners.
Don't miss out on this free kindergarten prep worksheet! It's free and has over 20 pages for your child to use and learn from!
Let’s get ready for kindergarten! I get emails every single day from parents asking me what their child needs to learn so they can be ready for kindergarten. I also get notes from teachers asking me for a prep program to help incoming kindergarten students get ready for the first day of school. I
Teaching kindergarten from home is easier (and more fun) than you think. Homeschooling younger kids doesn't mean boring curriculum or worksheets! This kindergarten at home learning guide provides you with low maintenance tips, tricks, and fun ideas to teach kinder and preschool home school.
This article is an interesting look for early childhood teachers into a full day Kindergarten schedule that still incorporates play!
Looking for a science curriculum that is hands-on, exciting, and incorporates living books? Try the new Sonlight Science levels K-E.
1st Week of Kindergarten Plans & Ideas including a freebie. Teaching little learners with purpose and fun.
Are you looking for ideas to make your ELA block engaging? Use these fun literacy ideas in the classroom, send home as an independent work packet or use the digital activities. It allows you to differentiate and ensure all students effectively engage with the content. It follows the Wonders program but can be used for ANY program that teaches foundational literacy skills, including letter of the week. It will make your planning easier! Included are lessons that will create enthusiasm for learning with your students. Inside you will find: ❃ Letter of the week for Jj & Qq ❃ Picture sound sort ❃ Beginning sound practice ❃ Letter Jj & Qq printing practice ❃ CVC Puzzles ❃ Letter recognition ❃ Playdough sight word cards for the word - you ❃ Fluency passage ❃ Essential question poster ❃ Sentence builder ❃ Phonemic awareness differentiated worksheets ❃ Homework packet ready to print ❃ Digital activities ❃ AND MORE Use Easel for TPT to assign activities through Google classroom. I have added directions and answer boxes to the pages or you can customize the activity by adding additional instructions for your students. Yy. Thank you for your business. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases: • Please go to your My Purchases page (you may need to login). Beside each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button. Simply click it and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating and leave a short comment for the product. Each time you give feedback, TPT gives you feedback credits that you use on your purchases!
Getting Ready For Kindergarten! Is your child starting kindergarten soon? If so, you are going to love all the free printables and kindergarten prep checklists and tips on this page. Tons of helpful printable kindergarten...
Use these fun and easy kindergarten STEM ideas in your classroom to spark creativity and curiosity in your students this year.
Plan your kindergarten lessons and units with ease and proper skill progression with this free kindergarten pacing guide, your go-to reference all year long.
KINDERGARTEN REPORT CARDS MADE EASY! It is now so easy to assess students and record report cards! These kits are now available in both quarters and trimester versions. The photos on this blog post show the quarters version. Plus, you can now print a FREE kindergarten assessment kit right her
Building shapes STEM for kids is a fun and easy engineering activity for kids. Help toddlers and preschoolers learn their shapes with some play based learning.
Get your kindergarten students up and moving with this list of fun no contact circle games. They are perfect for brain breaks!
Build community and name recognition with preschoolers and kindergarteners.
addition 3 digits with 2 digits
Find out how to create a morning meeting routine in kindergarten that will set your day up for success! Includes free morning meeting greetings.
Building relationships and community in the classroom from the start is key! Check out these 12 low-prep ice breaker games for kindergarten!
Free kindergarten worksheets and printables for homeschool & classroom teachers. We've created thousands of free kindergarten printable worksheets, game, activities, and more! You'll find kindergarten math worksheets, kindergarten reading worksheets, kindergarten writing worksheets and even a free kindergarten assessment!
Looking for Kindergarten mindfulness activities? Head outside for some mindful exploration or get zen inside with these fun activities.
Dramatically Accelerate Kindergarten Writing Proficiency and End the Year with Amazing Published Books! Small “Best Practice” Workshop with Nellie Edge
