Kindergarten Movement Games are a cornerstone of early childhood education, offering a blend of fun and learning that caters to the developmental needs of young children. Integrating movement into the kindergarten classroom is not just about keeping children active; it’s about harnessing the power of physical activity to boost cognitive, social, and physical development. From […]
One of the most essential skills in preschool and kindergarten is self-regulation. Self-regulation is a pivotal skill that influences a child’s success in school and their ability to form relationships. In essence, it’s the ability to control and adjust our reactions, both mentally and emotionally, to different situations. This involves teaching a child to pause, […]
Kindergarten writing prompts are an excellent way to inspire young children to express themselves creatively. Writing skills are an important skill, and starting early with fun writing prompts is a great way to encourage young students to begin their writing journey. Of course, writing skills also provides wonderful opportunities for handwriting practice too! TYPES OF […]
Kindergarten can be a scary and exciting time for both parents and children! They have transitioned from the toddler stage of learning all new fun experiences by exploring their home environment. They have also transitioned from the preschool stage to participating in school readiness activities from a preschool classroom or home. Kindergarten now provides the […]
If you’re looking for a fun and engaging way to help your kindergartners learn their sight words, look no further than kindergarten sight word bingo! This game is perfect for practicing sight words in a fun and interactive way. It’s easy to set up and can be played with minimal supplies. Ready to get started? […]
Getting ready to start kindergarten is a big transition for little kids. Often times parents are getting their children ready with preschool, enrichment activities, outdoor playtime and more. Sometimes some of the most simple strategies can be overlooked. For example, sleep for kindergarteners is extremely important for success in the classroom. WHAT DOES THE RESEARCH […]
Looking for a fun way to keep your kindergartener or older child engaged in math? Try these color by number kindergarten and older free printables! You can download them for free at the bottom of the post. These sheets feature different images with numbers printed next to them. Kids are asked to color the corresponding […]
Do you want to help your students develop proper lowercase letter formations on 3-lined paper? These free handwriting worksheets for kindergarten students and up are sample pages from the complete Functional Handwriting Packet. You can download them for free at the bottom of the post. These free sample pages are from the complete Functional Handwriting Practice digital download […]
When you work with young children you see first hand how important kindergarten is for a student. It is the year that students continue to develop self-regulation, self-care, academic, and social emotional skills. Kindergarten readiness is all about what children need to start kindergarten with skills such as language, early literacy, math, fine motor, gross […]
The Gesell Institute for Human Development has performed an 18 month long study on how childhood development in 2010 relates to Gesell’s observations published in 1925, 1940 and after his death by his colleagues in 1964 and 1979. Interestingly, not much has changed through all the years. Some experts are concluding that even though the […]