Paper Buildings

Paper Buildings

This week during our skyscraper study – a student suggested we build a skyscraper out of paper.  I was amazed how he figured out to do it – paper tubes!  Here are a few photos of the children attempting the paper challenge! I taught my class how to...
My Silly Whacky Word Machine

My Silly Whacky Word Machine

I do not know how nonsense word practice goes for you (if you, too, are a part of the DIBELS parade) but some years my kinders can't wrap their brains around it.  (I have very mixed feelings about how appropriate this is, as well.)  This year – I have a group of...
The Sight Word Wallet

The Sight Word Wallet

This is a simple and fun way to encourage and celebrate sight word knowledge!   It is a whole lot easier than the sight word gems!   I went to a Dr. Jean workshop and came back with a bunch of good ideas! This is one of them! The “wallet” is made out of a...
Ladybug Math

Ladybug Math

This is a cute idea from Mrs. Goodroe, the wonderful kindergarten teacher across the hall from me who also came up with the other ladybug math idea.  It is such a blessing to work with such talented teachers!!
Word Rings

Word Rings

I love Word Rings!  Each student is given a loose leaf ring for their very own words.  Every day they are given three index cards that I will write down any words of their choice.  These are words they want to have on a card.   Although I don't always do this –...