Are you looking for a fun way to incorporate more counting and number identification into your daily routine? Look no further than your hundreds chart! In this post, I’m going to share how themed hundreds chart puzzles can bring a bit of fun to your kindergarten math practice. Using a Hundreds Chart in the Classroom […] The post Hundreds Chart Puzzles for the Whole Year appeared first on Mrs. Wills Kindergarten ..read more

Kindergarten Write the Room centers are a great way to help your students get excited about math and literacy practice while building their fine motor skills. The post Tips for Using Kindergarten Write the Room Centers appeared first on Mrs. Wills Kindergarten ..read more

These simple and fun Bump games for kindergarten are perfect for practicing literacy and math skills in an engaging way. The post Bump Games for Kindergarten Math and Literacy Practice appeared first on Mrs. Wills Kindergarten ..read more

These engaging traditional tales centers for kindergarten and first grade will help your students practice literacy and math skills in a fun way. The post Fun Traditional Tales Centers for Kindergarten and 1st Grade appeared first on Mrs. Wills Kindergarten ..read more

A substitute binder can prevent those last-minute trips to the school when you're sick. Use these free templates to create your own sub binder! The post Creating a Substitute Binder: Free Templates! appeared first on Mrs. Wills Kindergarten ..read more

Kindergarten teachers know how important behavior management can be, especially at the beginning of the year. I remember shutting myself in the closet for a quick cry when I had a particularly challenging year. I wondered if McDonald’s was hiring.  I realized I looked pretty good in blue, so perhaps I could become a WalMart […] The post Simple Classroom Management Kindergarten Tips and Ideas appeared first on Mrs. Wills Kindergarten ..read more

Are you currently using directed drawings in your classroom? Seeing a student steadily gain confidence in their drawing skills is pretty magical. Drawing, especially directed drawing, is more than just fun; it’s a vital tool in our teaching arsenal that helps kids grow in so many ways. Directed drawings are a fun way to strengthen those […] The post Fun & Easy Directed Drawing for Kindergarten with Free File appeared first on Mrs. Wills Kindergarten ..read more

Spring brings lots of fun activities for young children!   Although I am not a fan of bugs in my home, I do love a good bug theme in the classroom. Whether if you are a preschool teacher or a teacher of 1st grade even 2nd grade, I hope you find a few fun insect […] The post 17 Fun Bug and Insect Lesson Plans & Activities Kindergarten appeared first on Mrs. Wills Kindergarten ..read more

Word Work Kindergarten fun! One of the coolest parts of teaching kindergarten is exploring word work. This is when our young learners play with all those phonics skills and word patterns they’ve been learning—phonics, phonemic awareness, and those tricky sight words. Because we all want our students to stay engaged, including hands-on word work activities […] The post 10 Simple Word Work Kindergarten Activities Free File Too! appeared first on Mrs. Wills Kindergarten ..read more

Literacy Centers play a vital role in kindergarten. Seasonal literacy centers are a fun addition but sometimes we need specific skill-based activities to target student needs. These skills-based literacy centers for kindergarten are just that! Non-seasonal activities that can be used any time throughout the year. Check out these engaging centers to practice literacy skills […] The post Best Skills-Based Literacy Centers for Kindergarten Free File! appeared first on Mrs. Wills Kindergarten ..read more