What is the best way to help children who are learning shapes? Identifying the basic shapes can be challenging for many young children. Even after being told the names of…
How to Help Children Learn SHAPES (and REMEMBER Them!)
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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…
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Eight Great Tricks for Sounding Out Three Letter Words
Three-letter words can be tricky for kids to sound out when they are first learning to read. I like to start by teaching them common word families words to get…
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Phonics Coloring Worksheets for Word Families! (Freebies!)
Phonics Coloring Worksheets for Word Families give kids practice finding and reading words with standard phonics spelling rules and a chance to color creatively, too! They also give children practice…
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12 vs. 21: Strategies for Kids that Struggle with Reversals
Many young children reverse numbers (like 12 vs. 21) and letters when learning to read and write. This is normal for most Pre-K, Kindergarten, and First Grade kids! It’s just…
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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…
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5 Ways to Teach Odd and Even Numbers!
Do some of your kids struggle to identify odd and even numbers? Oddly enough, this concept can be tricky for some children to master, even though it should be completely obvious!…
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Sound Discrimination: What to Do When Children Cannot “Hear” Beginning Sounds
Every year in Kindergarten, there are always a few children in my class who struggle with sound discrimination, or the ability to “hear” and distinguish between the beginning sounds in…
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Morning Meeting Routines That Really Work for Pre-K, TK, and K!
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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Kindergarten Reading: What Should Parents Know?
Most children are taught to read in kindergarten these days. This is now a big surprise to many parents, who have fond memories of blocks, painting, stories, play dough, and…
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