Author Archives: KinderKidatHeart

Curriculum Planning & E-Learning Schedule

The end of the school year we transition to E-Learning. I created a schedule that worked for my little ones and I thought I would share it, just incase teachers and/or parents needed an idea of what their E-Learning/At Home Learning could look like. While this school year I am unsure what “school” will lookContinue reading “Curriculum Planning & E-Learning Schedule”

Alphabet Assessment

In Kindergarten (really in ALL grades) there are students alllllll over the spectrum when it comes to knowledge when they walk into your classroom. So one way that I help figure out how to differentiate for my students is with a quick Alphabet & Sound Assessment. Now you might be thinking… well yea, I doContinue reading “Alphabet Assessment”

Teaching Letters & Sounds

A GREAT way to get students to practice beginning reading skills AND their letters/sounds is with my ABC Easy Readers! You can find all 26 of them here. Each reader has a Cover Page for students to also take ownership over the book by writing their names next to the word: by. This is alsoContinue reading “Teaching Letters & Sounds”

Directed Drawing: Colors

I am creating a quick video with each directed drawing I do for Colors! You will be able to find these videos here. I do a quick job teaching the shapes, or lines on how to easily draw the color item. Feel free to re-watch or pause the videos as much as you’d like. WhenContinue reading “Directed Drawing: Colors”

Create a Learning Spot

This one is for parents who are going to be home school their children. I can not stress enough how important it is going to be, you will need a routine (a schedule of sorts) and a LEARNING SPOT. I suggest you find a spot that is not just the kitchen table. Somewhere you canContinue reading “Create a Learning Spot”

Teaching Colors – ELA Plans

Sooo…. you’re thinking about your teaching schedule and wondering how you are going to fit everything in… AND make everyone feel successful?! No problem, I’ll share with you what my typical day looks like the first 2 weeks of school (minus the 1st day, we always just do 1st day things… I’ll touch on thatContinue reading “Teaching Colors – ELA Plans”

Beginning Writing in K

Soooo…. I would say the HARDEST thing to do is to get kids to write! They are interested in books with all the cool pictures, they will flip through them pretty easily, but as soon as you say we are going to write, many of the students instantly say, “I can’t do that!” Well… IContinue reading “Beginning Writing in K”

Learning About Colors: Hats

A fun and exciting way to learn about Colors is through decorating your own hat! It’s something you can wear with pride after learning all about that specific color. I love using hats as a Home Connection piece! Think about it… can a parent really miss the colorfully decorated hat on top of their child’sContinue reading “Learning About Colors: Hats”

Daily 5: What You Need to Begin

There are a few things you will need to gather before beginning on your Daily 5 journey within your classroom. Here is a short list with some suggestions on what I do in my room. Quiet Signal: You will need something to signify that students independent work time is completed, they need to clean up.Continue reading “Daily 5: What You Need to Begin”