Do you remember singing nursery rhymes as a small child? Many of us do! They are songs that will never leave our memories. Chances are, you were able to rhyme long before kindergarten! Recently, it seems students entering kindergarten are not well-versed in nursery rhymes (pun intended). By not having heard nursery rhymes at home, many children enter kindergarten with a deficit in language experiences that set them up for success. The good news is it isn’t too late to harness the power of nursery rhymes in your classroom! How Nursery Rhyme Songs Impact Learning There are many studies vouching ..read more

Teacher Appreciation Week ReflectionRemembering my Last Day I retired from teaching in 2019 just before the Pandemic hijacked how school is done. It was bittersweet on the last day, but even moreso when I realized I would not be returning in the fall to sub, to volunteer and to stay in touch. Due to restrictions, the next 1 1/2 years were anything but normal! Let me tell you just how much I miss school. The decision to retire was not fully my own, as I had elderly parents needing my undivided attention. I do not regret my decision. However, I would still be teaching if circumstances were diffe ..read more

Don’t you just love seeing all the green again? I had too much winter as usual, so the new growth, and even the time change is a welcome change! Spring in the Classroom! How I love to do all the spring related things! Students are excited about warmer weather, studying new life in nature, and reading independency. It is a remarkable time at school! I am overjoyed at the new tulips this year! A first blooming! Spring is Here! Think Poetry!! Kids love this little poem, and will be saying it long after the lesson! Booklets, a journal page , a cloze page and pocket chart cards make a first introd ..read more

Gotta love that coffee! Whether doing videos or working at home or away, it’s a must! Hello! I am Maggie from Maggie’s Kinder Corner! Having spent more than 30 years in education, primarily as a Kindergarten teacher, I have a lot to share! In addition to running a teacher resource business and provide music services for our local school, I learn about current practices, then combine that knowledge with the experience I have in creating resources that work! What makes me tick? My family, including my husband of 45 years, my sons, their wives, and six grandsons, as well as my aging dad (a forme ..read more

I still can’t believe it’s BACK-TO-SCHOOL Time! With that realization, it’s important to use your all-important dollars wisely by getting the most for your buck! That’s why Teachers Pay Teachers is throwing a 2 Day Back to School Sale on August 2-3! https://teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Maggies-KinderMake this year FUN with these engaging activities from Maggie’s Kinder Store Help kids to get off to a good start! Real Hand Examples! Posters, practice and Poem! CVC Word Activities…Self-checking! Need Materials to Make Phonics Instruction Meaningful? Sound Wall Posters for Referencing Vowel Soun ..read more

Mapping Out the 1st Few Days, I know there is a lot of pressure to get kids right into the academics. Aside from my opinion regarding academics in kindergarten, we CAN afford a solid week of routines, play, and practice! Those beginning routines will benefit student time with academics! Play is definitely related to learning, since you will use the first sound of their name or other cues to move students into play areas. Students are above all, learning to listen to instructions. I also use the 1st week as assessment time since students are very engaged in play. Design the 1st Days for Play ..read more

Do your students struggle with holding a pencil? Look! Don’t miss your chance to grab these three products for just a dollar! Watch for more deals in the coming days! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Browse/Search:%23ChristmasinJuly22%20maggieskinder #ChristmasinJuly22 Schedule https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Browse/Search:%23ChristmasinJuly22 The post #ChristmasinJuly22 Dollar Sale Today appeared first on Maggie's Kinder Corner ..read more

Morning Activities Can Be Impactful Starting each day can be daunting, especially at the beginning of school. Kids enter the room and scatter like flies! Some totally forget why they are at school, some grab toys neverminding what they are supposed to do…it can be crazy! Having great, meaningful exploration type activities can strengthen skills and enhance focus! When kids enter the room, they need to move their name from the choice board to an I’m at Breakfast spot, I’m At STEM, I’m at Engineering and Building, etc. As the teacher, you need to monitor that choice board to know where students ..read more

Grab Activities for Just $1 My TpT Group is throwing a hashtag sale through June 6! If you were busy celebrating, and missed the other sale, this one has many must haves for just $1 ($5.00 regular price). Just search hashtag #freedomring2022 ! My dollar deals: Maggie’s Deals https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Browse/Search:%23freedomring2022%20maggies%20kinder The post Did you say MORE? Yes! Another $1 Sale appeared first on Maggie's Kinder Corner ..read more

Today is the last day to get great products like these and more using the hashtag, #Sparkle2022. Our Focused Success group is throwing a dollar sale on some of our top products! Don’t miss this chance to save on current resources for your classroom. This sale is limited to only Focused Success Sellers. If you want to participate in future sales as a seller, please visit: https://the-focused-teacherpreneur.thinkific.com/courses/the-focused-teacherpreneur Maggie’s $1 Sound Wall Maggie’s $1 Pencil Grip Activities Go to the SALE! http://teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Maggies-Kinder The post $1 D ..read more