Spring! Finally! If you are like me, you are way overdue for some nice spring weather and a new direction for learning. Kids are over all of your winter acivities…beyond over! Here are some ideas for fun spring math activities that take little prep, but have hours worth of learning fun! Spring Math! By now, […]
Timeless Writing Resources You Need
Writing: Experience is the Best Teacher! In my 32 years of teaching, I have amassed quite a library of professional resources. Each one has made its own contribution to how I teach writing. The following are resources I consider the most valuable in introducing young children to the writing process. And the great thing is…you […]
New Year, New Plans, and Winter Freebies!
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 […]
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