This Winter Brings New Plans for Maggie’s Kinder Corner! This winter brought new challenges. For nearly 32 years, I have taught various grade levels with most of them being in Kindergarten. This year will mark a huge change for me personally, as well as professionally. I am eligible to retire (actually have been for a […]
How is your year going? Dealing with Challenging Behavior
Where did September take us? Challenging behavior. This year has offered up some unique challenges! In addition to a larger class size, unique behaviors in some students have caused me to use my whole arsenal of lessons, support materials and discussions on what a responsible, kind student is. So, where did September take us? Immediately […]
Finally! My Classroom Reveal!
Come On In!!! Cute cows are available in my store. The pinterest inspired board has a quote I came up with: Every Child is a Reader, a Writer, an Artist…a Gift! Love prepping my classroom! School is Happening!!! After working on and off all summer on new elements for my classroom and students, August 6 […]
Huge $250 Giveaway! Begins Monday, July 16!
Huge $250 Giveaway!!! Seriously?!!! YES!!! Huge Possibilities! For the next two weeks, I am happy to participate in a ginormous giveaway for a chance to win a $250 gift card from Oriental Trading! YOU have a chance to really help your class! Just think of all the resources and materials $250 will buy!!! […]
Let’s Hear it for the Kindergarten FREEBIES!
So little time, so much to do! With time to create my own products limited, I turned to my favorite resource site, Teachers Pay Teachers, and found some great paid “gems” for centers, as well as some wonderful FREEBIES! Here are a few of my finds, already prepped and ready! I feel SOOO accomplished! First […]
Fine Motor Fun! Visual Exercises, Sm Group Games and a FREEBIE
Fine Motor and Visual Tracking Skills go hand in hand… Every year, I look for intriguing activities and tools that will keep my kinders engaged in the practice of learning letters. I know if I can keep them excited, the learning will follow! Last year we used our chips and wands for counting, but this […]
So What’s the BIG DEAL about Play-Doh or modeling dough?
What’s the BIG DEAL about Play-doh? 🙂 Your child/student has so much going on developmentally at this stage of life. He or she should be able to pick up and put things in places with pincher fingers, hold a crayon with a proper grip (no more fist gripping), and manipulate objects like shapes for shape […]
Another Way to Make Seesaw Work for Your Students!
@Seesaw the Learning Journal By now, most of you have heard of and/or used the popular Seesaw App. This past year was my fourth year as a Seesaw Teacher and Ambassador. Parents LOVE this communication tool and journal! There is NO downside to incorporating it into your daily routine. The following information is both […]
School is out! Reflecting on Classroom Design
It was my intent to get back into the blogging world from April to the present day… However, life has a way of determining when things happen. Two weeks ago, my mother had a stroke–thankfully, a mild one that she will recover from. In the meantime, I am caring for my dad. Caring for an […]
What Makes a Great Teacher? I Knew One for Over 30 Years
If you are very blessed in this life… you may have the opportunity as a teacher to work with someone who helps to mold your own approach to teaching. This was the privilege I enjoyed for more than 30 years, both as a parent and as a co-worker. Yesterday, our community lost that precious light, […]
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