Kindergarten Kiosk
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Hi! I'm Kathy Crane of Kindergarten Kiosk. Welcome to my blog which focuses on teaching academic standards using developmental practices. I am currently working remotely as a Reading Specialist, however, my heart will always belong to kindergarten. At Kindergarten Kiosk, we want to be your one-stop for everything child-centered and teacher/parent-friendly!
Kindergarten Kiosk
2w ago
Hooray for Spring! If you are like me you are itching for that beautiful Springtime weather! I have been excited to get a jump-start in my yard, pull out that light jacket and take a spring bike ride.
Speaking of Spring, it is a great time to bring some “Spring-Themed” activities into your classroom and take advantage of your student’s enthusiasm for the warmer weather!
To make your lesson planning a breeze we have some Spring-Themed early learning activities ready to go! We have our scripted lessons aligned to Core Standards and based on Reading, Math, and Science best practices and curre ..read more
Kindergarten Kiosk
1M ago
March is a perfect month to talk about weather because of its unpredictability. One day can be warm and summer-like, and the next cold and blustery! That is probably why the time-honored “In like a lion, and out like a lamb,” is so popular — because it is true! Read more about Lambs and Lions here.
We have a fun Lion and Lamb packet stuffed with weather-related cross-curricular learning. It has music, math, language arts, writing, art and more. You can check out a preview here.
Lion and Lamb Thematic Unit $6.00
To hit even more standards across your teaching curriculum, check out our complet ..read more
Kindergarten Kiosk
4M ago
Take your students or homeschool children on a trip around the world! Visit Germany, Australia, Russia, Denmark, Spain, England, France, Africa, Canada, Greece, India, Sweden, United States of America, Bahamas, Peru, Israel, Mexico, China, Italy, and Scotland. Learn about Non-Christian holidays of Eid, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, and Diwali. Create a scrapbook to preserve the memories!
During the winter season, I love to teach my students about the various cultures, beliefs, and celebrations that make up this wonderful world. I have found that for me, December is a great month for such exploration.
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Kindergarten Kiosk
7M ago
Kids love to draw and paint, but, as they get older, they tend to trade these creative endeavors in for video games and skateboards. But there are many benefits to helping your children stay interested in the arts. Today, the Kindergarten Kiosk blog offers information on how to help your little one find big excitement in creativity beyond coloring books and watercolors.
Save their artwork.
One of the most important things we can do as parents is to show our children that we are truly emotionally invested in their creativity. You can do this by saving their artwork. Although you can’t neces ..read more
Kindergarten Kiosk
8M ago
Making meaningful connections is an essential part of the human experience. It is also one of the best ways to increase family involvement in your classroom. Getting families engaged with their child’s learning environment has tons of benefits, including better scores, healthier communities, and a culture centered on student success.
"Successful family engagement begins by focusing on families and their needs, just like teachers focus on students in their classrooms”
Connecting the Home and School Works
Teachers who prioritize parent engagement often notice the following student effects ..read more
Kindergarten Kiosk
9M ago
Teaching Children to Read! Systematic and Explicit Instruction in Reading the Short Vowel Sounds in CVC Words
One of my favorite parts of teaching is when I’ve been working with a small group of students, trying to help them get to the next stage of their academic development, and after days, or weeks, or months of lessons, suddenly, it all comes together! You see them make the connections, and, finally, they are there!
I have seen this happen again and again in all levels of reading difficulties! I especially enjoy that lightbulb moment with my students who are having difficulty understanding ..read more
Kindergarten Kiosk
11M ago
How to encourage creativity in kids, and drawing tips for kids to help them get inspired this summer all from professional artists across the country.
Summertime is almost here, parents, summer school teachers, and camp directors across the country are looking for ways to keep kids entertained and help continue to encourage learning and creativity. Here are some tips from artists across the country that can help adults encourage creativity in kids, and give kids the confidence booster they need to level up their artistic skills:
Tips for Parents
Ara Kermanikian
1. Tur ..read more
Kindergarten Kiosk
11M ago
Whether you live near the ocean or not, your students will love learning about it! The ocean is full of many wonders. With books, pictures, and/or hands-on artifacts you can grab your students attention and interest.
As your students investigate the ocean materials, you can play math and reading ocean-related games. Use the theme to develop writing skills. Read books, fiction, non fiction, and guided readers, to learn more about the ocean as well as to practice reading. Sing songs, design a fish, and make a wave bottle to round out this unit.
The ocean and all that is in it will fasci ..read more
Kindergarten Kiosk
11M ago
Life is so busy, it can feel like you’re constantly running around trying to get everything done. But staying organized doesn't have to mean spending loads of money. Here are some tips and tricks from Kindergarten Kiosk that can help you stay organized without breaking the bank.
Set Up a Daily To-Do List
Creating a daily checklist is an easy way to stay organized and make sure that all tasks are completed. Make sure to include both short-term goals (like scheduling an appointment) and long-term goals (like taking your family on vacation). This will help keep your schedule on track and ensure ..read more
Kindergarten Kiosk
1y ago
Are you ready for Spring? I am delighted when the weather is a bit warmer, bright colors are peaking from plants, the grass becomes a bit greener, and the sky becomes a bit bluer! With all of that — it seems that naturally my hopes get a bit higher!
Our students can also feel a sense of optimism and energy that comes from the arrival of spring! With that renewed enthusiasm, students will benefit from some great cross-curriculur Spring-themed learning!
Grab a free instruction page to make a spring habitat.
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