March is a magical month, filled with the excitement of spring and the celebration of St. Patrick’s Day! This month is the perfect opportunity to inspire our young writers with engaging and creative activities. As teachers and caregivers to young children, we know how important it is to nurture our young writers’ creativity. That’s why […]
I don’t know about you, but Halloween always falls right at the end of our Q1 report cards, parent-teacher conferences, and Red Ribbon Week. In other words, IT’S CRAZY BUSY. Because of this, I love having these EASY Halloween printables ready to go. They save me time and brain power, and the kids LOVE to […]
Can video game decor REALLY boost your student engagement? YES. AND… it will also level up your classroom organization. Don’t believe me? “I can’t believe y’all waited until the year I was gone from LDC to have THIS as the school-wide theme.” – said a disappointed 6th grader at back-to-school night visiting with his kindergarten […]
What exactly IS a schoolwide theme? How does it work? Who decides what the theme is? Why do schools even do this? I know, I know! Soooo many questions! I’ll answer them all for you. Promise. But first… A schoolwide theme is a brilliant way to unite students, staff, and families each year. Themes can […]
While a book for kindergarten may seem like it is only meant for 5-year-olds, it has the power to teach and remind all ages of important lessons that we can easily forget. Teaching kindergarten has provided countless moments to reflect on who I was as a 5-year-old and who I wanted to be. As I […]
Let’s set the scene: You have just been hired to teach – KINDERGARTEN. You are going through ALL the nerves and excitement and can’t wait to meet your kids. BUT – there’s a topic that stays ever-present in your mind in the summer months leading up to the new school year: Setting up a kindergarten […]
What is my biggest announcement to date? Well…I WROTE A BOOK! Technically speaking, WE wrote a book. Who’s WE, you ask? My songwriting partner and pal, Nathan Meckel. There’s a little bit of a back story that follows the journey from idea – to song – to idea – to book release in the fall […]
Whats a desk pet shop? You may be saying to yourself, “Not only am I wondering what’s a desk pet SHOP – but just WHAT is a DESK PET?” Aha. Good question. If you aren’t sure what a desk pet is…check out this post first! Now, let’s say that you DO know what a desk […]
I think I might invest in a GoPro camera I can constantly wear every day in kindergarten. Yes, of COURSE, it would be stylish. 😉 Besides that, it’s the only way I could catch all the brilliantly creative things my kids say about their desk pets. However, until that purchase is made, these writing pages […]
Can Easter eggs free printables really turn kindergarten chaos into some classroom calm? You betcha. Do your kids have spring fever? Yep. Mine too. And, to be fair…I think I may have it worse than my kindergarteners! During this last stretch of the year, I like to pump up the volume on some unexpected fun […]
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