If you are a primary teacher, you likely run centers in your classroom, or have at some point in the classroom. But maybe… centers feel impossible to you. Maybe they…
How to Implement Centers in the Classroom: Part One
Getting Started with Heidisongs.tv
I just subscribed; now what? Welcome to the Heidisongs.TV family! We are so happy you have joined us. If you are new around here, we have so many resources available…
What to Do on the First Day of School – Sample Schedule Included!
What to do on the First Day of School Ready or not, the start of the new year is approaching! Maybe you still have a month to go… great! Save…
10 Simple Mnemonic Devices to Help Kids Learn the Alphabet!
Sometimes, kids have trouble learning the alphabet and letter names. And when this happens, teachers and parents will use anything and everything to help them learn. And often, inventing a…
How to Help Children Learn the SHAPES (and REMEMBER Them!)
What is the best way to help children learn the shapes? Identifying the basic shapes can be challenging for many young children. Even after being told the names of the…
Getting Started with Flexible Seating (Free Rule Chart!)
I decided to try out flexible seating in my second-grade classroom, and I am super excited! In this post, I will tell you how I have gotten started with it…
How to Teach Kids to Sound Out Three Letter Words (CVC Words)
We’ve been working on sounding out CVC words recently, so I want to tell you about what’s been working when I teach this concept to my students! 1. How to…
Teaching the Alphabet: Effective Techniques for Late Bloomers
Do you know how to teach the alphabet to “late bloomers,” or any child who is learning a bit more slowly than others? The 52 letters necessary for children to…
Managing Defiant Behaviors in the Classroom
Managing defiant behaviors in the classroom can be a challenge for teachers. Behavior management is one of the most crucial aspects of working with young children. Veteran and new teachers…
How to Teach Your Preschooler the Alphabet Through Play
Do you think it is possible for a two year old child to learn the entire alphabet- all of the letters and sounds, out of order- just through play, without…