Spring has arrived in its beauty! Temps are warming and critters are waking up. Students are naturally curious about the changes happening during this season so lean into their curiosity and explore all things that buzz, slither, flutter, and crawl. Check out these insect classroom activities that will make spring bloom in your classroom! Check out these related posts: 40+ of the Best Spring Activities for Kindergarten Nonfiction Decodable Passages in the Classroom Butterfly Life Cycle GRAB THIS ACTIVITY AND EVERYTHING ELSE FROM SIMPLY KINDER INSIDE THE UNLIMITED PRINTABLE MEMBERSHIP HERE ..read more

Looking for teacher-approved and kid-tested Insects & Bugs Videos for Kids? You’ve come to the right place! Check out these related posts: Spring STEM Activities Spring Long and Short Vowel Free Printable GRAB THIS ACTIVITY AND EVERYTHING ELSE FROM SIMPLY KINDER INSIDE THE UNLIMITED PRINTABLE MEMBERSHIP HERE! OR GRAB THEM FROM THE SHOP HERE: Leap Year 2024 Editable Name Craft & Activity for February Bulletin Boards $5.00 Add to cart Sale Product on sale Leap Year 2024 Activities, No-Prep Literacy, Math, Hat, Crafts, & MORE, Leap Day $8.00 $5.50 Add to cart Sale Pro ..read more

It’s hard to believe the end of the school year is quickly approaching! Time to begin planning for your end of the year celebrations. Ending a school year is exciting and exhausting so let us help you with these end of year celebration ideas for kinder. Make sure to grab your free printable end of the year hats too! Check out these related posts: End of the Year Awards in Kindergarten End of the Year Hallway Poem and Keychain Kindergarten Summer Bucket List GRAB THIS ACTIVITY AND EVERYTHING ELSE FROM SIMPLY KINDER INSIDE THE UNLIMITED PRINTABLE MEMBERSHIP HERE! OR GRAB THEM FROM THE SHOP HE ..read more

If you are watching the next solar eclipse with your students, adding an extra layer of protection alongside those eclipse safety glasses may be necessary! Keep reading to learn how to make them and get more Solar Eclipse Ideas for the Classroom. Check out these related posts: Eclipse Videos for Kids Total Eclipse Information for Teachers Fizzy Rainbow Experiment and Free Printable Sale Product on sale Space and Eclipse Centers and Activities for Kindergarten $36.00 $8.00 Add to cart Astronaut Editable Name Craft & Activity for Bulletin Boards $5.00 Add to cart Sale Product on ..read more

Change is constant in education but can often feel intimidating. One positive change impacting education is how we are teaching kids to read. You may be wondering where to begin as you align your teaching with the Science of Reading research. Keep reading for three simple SoR classroom shifts that will boost your confidence and bring big results for your students. Make sure to grab your free printables to help get started! Check out these related posts: Sound Wall Instructional Tips Science of Reading vs Balanced Literacy in Kindergarten Strategies for Struggling Readers GRAB THIS ACTIVITY ..read more

A solar eclipse will take place on April 8, 2024, and this is a unique opportunity for engaging science exploration. Introduce your students to the basics of a solar eclipse with informative videos and hands-on activities with these solar eclipse ideas for the classroom. Keep reading for a FREE solar family flyer to send home with families. Check out these related posts: Eclipse Videos for Kids Total Eclipse Information for Teachers Fizzy Rainbow Experiment and Free Printable GRAB THIS ACTIVITY AND EVERYTHING ELSE FROM SIMPLY KINDER INSIDE THE UNLIMITED PRINTABLE MEMBERSHIP HERE! Sale P ..read more

There are many benefits to including small group math centers into your daily schedule. Math centers are a great way to reinforce math concepts and allow hands on practice for students. Teachers can gain better insight to their students’ understanding through focused math centers. Spice up your math center rotations with these math center ideas for kindergarten. Check out these related posts: Science of Reading Literacy Center Ideas for Kindergarten Math Intervention Kit in Kindergarten Task Boxes for Kindergarten Addition/Subtraction Games for Kindergarten GRAB THIS ACTIVITY AND EVERYTHING E ..read more

Women’s History Month is in March. This is a great time to explore the achievements of women throughout history with your students. We have some engaging Women’s History Month ideas that will introduce your students to some inspiring and remarkable women. Check out these related posts: Women’s History Month Videos Women’s History Month Free Printable March Classroom Management GRAB THIS ACTIVITY AND EVERYTHING ELSE FROM SIMPLY KINDER INSIDE THE UNLIMITED PRINTABLE MEMBERSHIP HERE! OR GRAB THEM FROM THE SHOP HERE: Sale Product on sale St Patrick’s Day Literacy & Math Centers Kindergart ..read more

Literacy centers are an important part of a kindergarten classroom and should engage students in meaningful practice and application. Giving students hands on practice during literacy centers will provide time to meet with small groups and encourage student growth in reading, writing, and phonics. We have some fresh Science of Reading literacy center ideas for kindergarten to include in your rotations. Check them out below! Check out these related posts: Strategies for Struggling Readers Setting Up and Managing a Writing Center Letter Tile Activities for Kindergarten GRAB THIS ACTIVITY AND EV ..read more

Looking for teacher-approved and kid-tested Leap Year videos? You’ve come to the right place! Teach students about this important day with the engaging leap year videos for kids below! Make sure to grab your free printables to help you get started learning about leap year. Check out these related posts: Leap Year Activities St Patrick’s Day Leprechaun Trap Activities Nonfiction Decodable Readers GRAB THIS ACTIVITY AND EVERYTHING ELSE FROM SIMPLY KINDER INSIDE THE UNLIMITED PRINTABLE MEMBERSHIP HERE! OR GRAB THEM FROM THE SHOP HERE: Leap Year 2024 Editable Name Craft & Activity ..read more