Prepping the weeks leading up to winter break is FUN, but EXHAUSTING! Theme days are the way to go if you are looking to boost student engagement as you sprint towards the holiday season. The great news is that Simply Kinder has updated their Winter Theme Day bundle which now includes 5 exciting themes. Keep […] The post Winter Theme Days in Kindergarten appeared first on Simply Kinder ..read more

We all know that many kids love a good joke so here is a list of teacher-approved Christmas jokes for kids that your students will love. Grab the free printable below! Jokes are great for kindergarten students in so many ways. They build literacy through their oral language, often non-literal language, and through print if […] The post Christmas Jokes For Kids: Free Printable appeared first on Simply Kinder ..read more

‘Tis the season for classroom crafting! Deck the hallways and bulletin boards with festive crafts that will make the season merry. Simply Kinder’s NEW Christmas craft bundle has something for everyone this season. Keep scrolling and check out these Christmas crafts for the classroom. Check out these related posts: GRAB THIS ACTIVITY AND EVERYTHING ELSE […] The post Christmas Crafts for the Classroom appeared first on Simply Kinder ..read more

Pumpkin activities aren’t over yet! Grab a copy of Pumpkin Jack and take a journey with a boy and his favorite pumpkin. Put observation skills to use as you examine the life cycle of a pumpkin with your students. Check out this AMAZING science experiment for Pumpkin Jack in the classroom. Check out these related […] The post Pumpkin Jack in the Classroom appeared first on Simply Kinder ..read more

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and time to get creative with your students. Students feel proud to create a treasure for the holidays and families love receiving homemade keepsakes. Get ready to deck the halls with these holiday gift ideas for families. Check out these related posts: GRAB THIS ACTIVITY AND EVERYTHING […] The post Holiday Gift Ideas for Families appeared first on Simply Kinder ..read more

You don’t think about Thanksgiving without thinking of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. This iconic parade is a must watch for millions of people each year. What if we told you that you can bring the magic of this special event to your classroom? Read more about recreating the parade and so much more with […] The post Balloons Over Broadway appeared first on Simply Kinder ..read more

Taking small breaks throughout the school day can help refocus students and encourage engagement with learning. We’ve got some fresh brain break activity ideas that are guaranteed to be new favorites in your classroom. Keep reading for 7 brain break activity ideas that will keep your students moving while promoting an inviting classroom environment. Check […] The post Brain Break Activity Ideas appeared first on Simply Kinder ..read more

Have your students mastered letter sounds and decoding CVC words? If so; it’s time to move on to consonant blends. Read more about consonant blends and check out tips for teaching blends to your beginning readers. Check out these related posts: GRAB THIS ACTIVITY AND EVERYTHING ELSE FROM SIMPLY KINDER INSIDE THE UNLIMITED PRINTABLE MEMBERSHIP […] The post Tips for Teaching Blends appeared first on Simply Kinder ..read more

We all know that many kids love a good joke so here is a list of teacher-approved Halloween jokes for kids that your students will love. Grab the free printable below! Jokes are great for kindergarten students in so many ways. They build literacy through their oral language, often non-literal language, and through print if […] The post Halloween Jokes For Kids: Free Printable appeared first on Simply Kinder ..read more

Parent-Teacher conferences provide a productive time to discuss the strengths of a student and areas for improvement. Communication between the classroom and home is essential in supporting a student’s education and carving out time for conferences is never wasted. Take advantage of this time with caregivers and plan ahead with conference tips for teachers. Check […] The post Conference Tips for Teachers appeared first on Simply Kinder ..read more