Teacher Tools

A teacher needs tools and resources to be effective. Here are my favorite digital and printed paper tools to organize, think and teach your best in kindergarten.

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Preparing for the Parents

Preparing for the Parents

In preparation for the first day of Kindergarten, we hold a one hour open house where our kinders can drop off their supplies, see our room and meet me. Talk about a frenzy of activity! But, in preparation for them and their parents, who often need some guidance and last-minute questions answered I’d like to…

Kindergarten Common Core Assessments: the Complete Package

Kindergarten Common Core Assessments: the Complete Package

Kindergarten common core standards are the curriculum and map by which many kindergarten teachers are teaching their classes. I’ve teamed up with 2 other teachers in my district to create an assessment for every single common core standard and sub-standard. We’ve made it teacher friendly, kindergartner friendly and above all comprehensive. Here’s how the Kindergarten…

five days, five minutes

five days, five minutes

In mentoring beginning teachers, I recommend active ways to reach all the different kinds of learners. By taking roughly 3-5 mins. every day you can teach a focus sight word and use songs to accomplish appealing to the non-traditional learners. (That’s not to say that’s the only word you ever mention or teach in a…