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Beginning of the School Year

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- Kindergarten

How to Teach Kids to Sound Out Three Letter Words (CVC Words)

Posted byby Heidi Butkus
2 years ago
5 min

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…

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- Alphabet
- Beginning of the School Year

Teaching the Alphabet: Effective Techniques for Late Bloomers

Posted byby Heidi Butkus
2 years ago
13 min

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…

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- Classroom Management

Managing Defiant Behaviors in the Classroom

Posted byby Kim Giron
2 years ago
11 min

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…

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- Beginning of the School Year

How to Teach Your Preschooler the Alphabet Through Play

Posted byby Heidi Butkus
2 years ago
4 min

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…

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Dealing with Defiant Students in the Classroom

Posted byby Heidi Butkus
2 years ago
9 min

Defiance, disrespectfulness, kids yelling “NO!” is what a teacher’s classroom management nightmares are made of! These days, most teachers may have had one or two defiant students in their class…

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Morning Routines that Really Work in K, TK, and Pre-K

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Morning Meeting Routines That Really Work for Pre-K, TK, and K!

Posted byby Heidi Butkus
2 years ago
8 min

Are you looking for an easy Morning Meeting routine to follow? Here, I will explain the typical morning meeting routine that I (Heidi) follow. It’s filled with music and quick,…

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- Focus Wall

Number of the Day Routine for the Kindergarten Focus Wall!

Posted byby Heidi Butkus
2 years ago
4 min

I am excited to explain how I use my Number of the Day (or Number of the Week) Focus Wall set in this post! I use this set of pocket…

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- Beginning of the School Year

Ten Simple Memory Tricks to Help Kids Learn the Alphabet

Posted byby Heidi Butkus
3 years ago
4 min

Sometimes, kids have trouble learning the alphabet. And when this happens, teachers and parents will use anything and everything to help them learn. Often, inventing a mnemonic device (also known…

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How to Host a Successful Parent Orientation

Posted byby Kim Giron
3 years ago
6 min

Do you know how to host a successful parent orientation night? Whether you are a new teacher or a veteran, talking with parents at the beginning of the year can…

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