15 days into exploration!

15 days into kindergarten and let me tell you I have never been as professionally challenged in my career! Kindergarten has been a love/hate relationship with a fast learning curve. But my favorite part of my day is Math. We have been loving our exploration time! In exploration, we take our standard and turn it into daily hands on learning. My kiddos are making growth, I'm getting a daily look at how my kiddos are understanding numbers and they are ENGAGED!! I didn't think it was possible but they love it. I can easily differentiate it and move kiddos around with ease!

So How Do I Do It??

 Well, first off I couldn't do it without the help of Simply Kinder. Her blog is simply packed full of amazing ideas! Another great sight is Playdough for Plato. She has wonderful printable mats. And finally my last website is Life Over C's. I search for ideas based on my standard and almost every time these sites have what I need for little to no cost!

This week:
We're working on counting objects and one-to-one correspondence. I have Clothespin Clip Cards for my medium (TpT store has the whole bundle, it's worth it!). I have dot cards and write the number for my high group. My low group has a guided folder with the picture and number written so we can practice together. I also utilize the computers on ABCYA.com!

Give it a try it's worth it!
Until Next Time!

Favorite Blogs!

During the summer I am always searching new blogs for new ideas for my classroom. After all, every teacher can be stronger through collaboration! I thought I would put a few of my favorites together for you! Below you will see a link to each of my favorite blogs so go and visit! You never know what you will find!

                                                                                                                     

   

Here are 5 of my favorites although there are many, many, many,  more! You can visit each blog for great ideas, inspiration and of course their TpT Products!

One Happy Teacher

So after working the last three day at school on our writing curriculum my brain needed a fun break!! I have ALWAYS been a fan of Schoolgirl Style! I love the design, the color and the fun in her designs. So I always love looking at new setups and ideas on her Facebook page.. If you click on her picture below it will take you to her Facebook page.

Well today I realized that SHE has PARTNERED with ORIENTAL TRADING!!    What???

You can find her info her on the new Oriental Trading JUST FOR TEACHERS Facebook Page!
                                   

Now I'm off to Silhouette some new classroom signs! Be sure to click on my Side Designs Page Tab at the top to see the latest classroom project!

CVC Cards

This morning I have been working on my summer creation list. One of the projects I am working on is a bundle packet of Read & Write Cards for Word Work Centers. Eventually I will have all short sound CVC, CVCe cards, Color & Number Cards and other Word Family Cards. As I am working I will be posting them to TPT and then eventually posting the bundle all together! I plan on using these to supplement my work on writing center as part of my daily 5!

Would you like to try this one out as a FREEBIE?????? Click >>here<<

***UPDATE THE BUNDLE IS POSTED****For a LIMITED TIME the Bundle is only $10! All short vowel sounds, shapes, colors and numbers 1-20 included!
                You can stay in touch with the bundle by visiting my TpT store! Click >>here<<

               

Happy Summer!

Morning Buckets!

Morning Buckets!

I found this article on using morning buckets and loved it!!! I think I would incorporate the ideas more into centers but the ideas were wonderful for the Kindergarten classroom!! 

Kelly has links to all of her products in the post, simply click on the photo and take a look!

Welcome To Kindergarten!

This summer I am preparing for a new year of fun and excitement as I move from a 1st grade teacher to a Kindergarten Teacher! I am extremely excited about the change and a little nervous! In my new adventure, I have prepared a new blog to share with you the experiences along the way! As the summer moves along I am always looking for new ideas and classroom setups! Keep checking back for the latest update!

Much Love,
   Kinder Apples