We have worked all year on writing down the sounds we hear, putting our stories into drawings and words and now its time to start writing in sentences.  I looked around for a fun and engaging way to teach my students how to write a sentence.  I have a 2:1 ratio of boys to girls so I tend ... READ the POST

So our 100th Day of School was Friday, February 1st.  I was sooooooo excited I could hardly stand it.  I have been planning and counting down since since the beginning, but really focusing on it since we returned to school in January.  Then Tuesday morning - BAM - just like a ... READ the POST

Today was just an awesome day all around.  The kids were so focused on our learning and their behavior was out of this world.  I actually joked that aliens came and took my class and left me these awesome alien students.  They just giggled!So we are learning all about water in science ... READ the POST

I think it is so important to work on those fine motor skills and creativity in kindergarten, but with ever increasing standards I feel I can't do a crafty project just for the sake of fun.  So I incorporate them into the curriculum.  Tying craft activities to writing is one of my ... READ the POST

So I will be the first to admit that as a first year kindergarten teacher I don't know everything there is to know about teaching kindergarteners to write.  In fact, I probably know very little!  I do a lot of reading, and use a variety of resources, and most of all go with my gut and do ... READ the POST

I just have to share that I LOVE our Elf on the Shelf - Effie.  Besides adding some fun to our day, I love that my kids walk in the room and Effie is the first thing they look for!  Today they were distraught when they couldn't find her.  Then I started hearing "Effie - where are ... READ the POST