Learning letter sounds, letter formation, and building words is an important skill. When done in a tactile and hands on way, students are more likely to remember the skills. It can also help them learn faster. And, of course, it’s...
continue readingSand Trays are a fun, hands on tool that is the perfect way for little learners to practice skills in an engaging way! Learn how to create your own, rainbow sand trays with some cheap supplies in a few minutes! This post contains...
continue readingWhiteboards, or dry erase boards, are such a versatile and helpful classroom tool. They’re a great way to reduce paper use, do a quick, informal assessment, and give your students a chance to quickly jot down ideas. Today...
continue readingMonster Boogie is a fun, new picture book from Laurie Berkner: the undisputed queen of kindie rock! This adorable book, which uses the words from Berkner’s song with the same title and illustrations from Ben Clanton, allows...
continue readingLearning how to plan writing is incredibly important. If we are able to teach students how to make a plan before beginning writing, we are setting them up for writing success. If students don’t learn how to plan their writing...
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