It may seem that a kindergarten classroom library center is a place that kids go to play and avoid work. Here’s how my library center used to go: Spends 5 minutes going through books. Gets a reading buddy stuffed animal. Finds a place to sit. Flips through the book. Plays with reading buddy and other students in center. Goes back…
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I was inspired to get a trampoline for my classroom. I wasn’t sure that it would be approved because… Well, come on…. it’s a TRAMPOLINE for Pete’s sake.  But, there has been a very big push for Kindergarten this year and “thinking outside the box” styles of learning so I asked, and well….. WE GOT THEM! Ask and you shall…
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I had planned on doing a rainbow pasta sensory bin last year during centers but it didn’t happen(2015). Since I have had a TON more time to plan this year, I decided to finish it (2016).VIOLA!!!!  First, I used neon food coloring and vinegar. I believe I read somewhere that vinegar helps distribute the color evenly. The pasta smells pretty funky…
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This post is all about classroom parties. I don’t know how I didn’t manage to post this sooner but better late than never. This may help those that do end-of-year parties or class parties during the year. We do a field day at our campus which is great but these ideas will work for any party throughout the year. Let…
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