When you count, you begin with one, two, three; it’s as simple as can be. Whenever we teach anything there is a sequence to it. If we didn’t have a sequence to get things one, there would be mass chaos! I mean, imagine if you poured the milk before you got the bowl for cereal! Sequencing is an ... Read More about 4 Fun Sequencing Activities for Student Growth
Visuals to Enhance Student Learning
In education, there’s one thing that has always remained true: students have a variety of learning styles. I used to get so frustrated when students weren’t “getting it.” It would drive me, and probably them crazy. However, then I thought about how students learn and started using visuals to enhance ... Read More about Visuals to Enhance Student Learning
Counting Activities
Building a solid number sense foundation is critical for students’ long-term math success and it starts at an early age. It is important for our students to develop a deep understanding of individual numbers, their quantities, and how they relate to other numbers. Number sense is developed through ... Read More about Counting Activities
First Days of Kindergarten
The first day of Kindergarten is like NO other! It is so exciting, exhausting, and emotional all at the same time. It is one of my favorite days of the entire year. I am still nervous every year, and I just can’t wait to see the sweet faces I get to spend the next 180 days with. There ... Read More about First Days of Kindergarten
Back To School Read Aloud Books
Read-aloud books are a great way to encourage class discussions, teach students to feel comfortable sharing, and help you and your students establish which values will define your class’s identity. I love reading and sharing picture books. The stories model important skills and problem-solving ... Read More about Back To School Read Aloud Books
