Kindergarten classroom community

A back to school book companion for the read aloud "Our Class is a Family." Students create a Class Family Album as an extension activity after reading aloud the story. Great first day of school activity for social emotional learning and class community and the beginning of the year. Implement as literacy center or writing center

I love many parts of our classroom, but my favorite is our slipper wall. I'm answering all of your questions here, and have a FREE editable letter home to families.

This is my classroom tour of the Kindergarten Farmhouse Classroom Makeover showing you how I incorporated flexible seating with this transformation.

Check out my top tips for Easy to Manage Community Supplies for Pre-K & Kindergarten to make using them stress-free and easy to do!

At this point in the school year, I am sure you are in survival mode by now... Just trying to make it to Christmas break! I wanted to share one of my favorite lessons with you that is perfect for using at the start of a school year or anytime throughout when students need a lesson on the difference between tattling and reporting. This lesson can come in handy when the classroom becomes more chaotic in anticipation for a break as well. Have you read the story Don't Squeal Unless It's a Big…

Hey everyone! It's Anna from Hanging with Mrs. Hulsey! The school year is officially in full swing-- and my students are definitely feeling more comfortable with me and each other! One thing I've decided we need to focus on more is our classroom community! Here are some quick ideas to help you promote a positive climate in your classroom! Use Team Builders Team building activities are easy to implement! They don't take a lot of time, students find them to be engaging, and they are often…

The first few minutes with your students are powerful! Not only do you get to greet them and love them, but you truly set the tone for the whole day! Read these 5 tips for a smooth morning!

Explore these fun and informative ideas to build a strong classroom community in primary grades! From student jobs to team building activities, foster a sense of belonging in kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade. These classroom community lessons to build friendship, respect, and kindness will help you create a learning environment where students thrive. Grab the FREE classroom community activities and respect scenario role play task cards to get you started!

Classroom transitions are a key part of a good classroom management system. Having engaging and effective transitions can change a classroom's efficiency. Head over to this blog post by a veteran kindergarten teacher for 21 amazing classroom transition ideas. Add these ideas to your teacher toolbox. With new transition songs, chants, tools and ideas your classroom management can go to the next level. Includes ideas for carpet time, lining up, noisy class ideas, and relaxing transitions.