I don't use any trinkets, stickers, or prize boxes, instead I use a variety of techniques that allow students to make their own choices and...
Jessica Meacham has a ton of free info and resources about guided reading here. I also recommend the Guided Reading book by Fountas & Pinnell.
There's a fantastic new book called Teaching in the Digital Age: Smart Tools for Ages 3-3rd grade by Brian Puerling. It is based on the NAEYC and...
Hi- I am a long-time Promethean Board user. The Promethean Activ software should come with a timer that you can just drag onto the screen and...
The year that I had nothing I made these to use for storage shelves and cubbies in my room. If you're looking for an easy mailbox system I think...
I have definitely BTDT. I spent one summer stocking an empty classroom from Goodwill, eBay, garage sales, and Craig's List. Hitting those...
Here are some ideas for a dental health unit.
Here is my bear unit.
I have ideas for Valentine Parties in preschool on my Valentine page.
I like the series of books called "Best Behavior", they have a book called "Hands are Not for Hitting" which is fantastic. I read it to my...
Here's a link to the Fire Safety page on my website with ideas for books, songs, and activities.
I have a little mantra I use for situations like this, I say "I'm sorry, I'm not a doctor" and I move right on. I only say it if I KNOW it's...
Agree with NMK, you may have too much out if they can't put it away properly. I start out with just a few pieces of plastic fruit and just a few...
no need to apologize :hugs: I've been in public education for the last 19 years where experiential learning and self-discovery are frowned upon...
You're in luck, I don't believe in any of the gimmicks like sticker charts or prize boxes either :) Here is a link to my classroom management...
I agree, it sounds very boring for kids and stressful for you- a bad combo. This is their first exposure to writing so it needs to be meaningful...
Have you checked out Promethean Planet? There are thousands of flipcharts there to download for free, all created and submitted by classroom...
Here is a link the sight word page on my website. I also have a BA in ECE and have taught pre-k for 19 years. Recent research has proven that...
I have a list of fine motor exercises on my handwriting page.
I have assessments for colors, letters, numbers, shapes, and a report card/progress report on my website here: Student Assessments.
