by Wendy | Aug 5, 2014 | Classroom Management, Common Core State Standards, Kindergarten Classroom Management, Kindergarten Music, Kindergarten Reading and Writing, Teaching Tips, Transitional Kindergarten Teaching Tips
New to Transitional Kindergarten or Kindergarten? Moving down from an upper grade? Or just looking to find tips to ease your way back into a new school year? CKA Board Member and first grade teacher, Deb Meng has you covered. Deb has taught Pre-K, TK and...
by Wendy | Apr 17, 2012 | Classroom Management, Teaching Tips
Spring can often bring out the sillies. Whether it’s the wind, the smell of summer around the corner or just a full moon, this is often a time of year where indoor voices can be in short supply. Would you like to read a story or teach a lesson without having to...
by Wendy | Mar 6, 2012 | Classroom Management, Kindergarten Classroom Management, Kindergarten Reading and Writing, Teaching Tips
Transitions are always a challenging part of any teacher’s day, and even more so when you’re working with very young children. Whether you’re trying to get your class lined up for recess or dismissing them to their tables to begin their work, moving smoothly from one...
by Wendy | Nov 29, 2011 | Kindergarten Classroom Management, Teaching Tips
The first days back after a holiday are usually full of extra energy. Here’s a quick and easy poem to help work out some of those wiggles! (Wiggle the body parts as they are mentioned.) I wiggle my fingers, I wiggle my toes, I wiggle my nose, I wiggle my...