St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and a great opportunity to teach children about the Irish. Celebrated annually on March 17, children will likely notice the shamrocks, leprechauns and thematic ‘green’ while out in the community, watching their television shows and be curious to know more. Award-winning author and illustrator Tomie dePaola provides Irish expressions Read More…
Familiar Reading – Why your kids bring home books they can already read (and how to make the best of them!)
An explanation for parents about why kids bring home books they can already read and how to make the best of them! Link to free handout! #familiarreading #earlyliteracy #bts #tpt #kindergarten #primary #ThatFunReadingTeacher
The most important letters to young students – and a fun, free activity!
The letters that are most important to young learners, and a fun activity to do them #letters #teaching #alphabet #kindergarten #earlylearning
6 ways to save time and money during a Teachers Pay Teachers Sale
If you are a teacher, like I am, you may schedule your resource shopping around Teachers Pay Teachers TpT Site Wide sales. Here are a few things (at least six) I have learned about being strategic during a sale!
Management tips for teaching virtual kindergarten!
Teaching a virtual kindergarten class? Here are some management tips that worked for us, and a Google Meet freebie! 1. Our initial communication with parents When we first received our class list (one day before we started teaching virtual kindergarten!), we sent an email introducing ourselves, including a real photo and the Bitmoji we would Read More…
Children’s stories about the most memorable and lasting Christmas gifts
I love when picture books expand a child’s understanding of a concept. The following stories show readers that many memorable and lasting gifts can not be placed beneath the Christmas tree. Here is how:
My favorite Nativity Stories
Nativity Stories are a wonderful way to help children learn the biblical origin of Christmas. Here are some great stories about the birth of Baby Jesus – and a read-aloud for kids to enjoy (and buy busy parents and teachers a few moments of pre-Christmas preparation!)
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