Collecting student data is important. It helps you to drive instruction, to pull small groups, and report growth. We found the best online system called ESGI and in this article we are showing you everything you need to know. https://vimeo.com/392474869 To get started...
Are you looking for math apps for kindergarten? With more and more kindergarten classrooms gaining access to iPads, tablets and Kindles a frequently asked question in the Simply Kinder Facebook Group is, 'What are the best apps?'. Jennifer has already covered some of...
The Best Free Kindergarten Apps For Reading One of the questions that gets asked a lot in the Simply Kinder Teacher Facebook Group is about Kindergarten Apps for Reading. So we compiled a list of FREE apps that are recommended again and again into one big list...
Those who know me know that I am a huge Disney geek and that 100% carries into my classroom. I know I am not alone - Teachers Love Disney! And I am always looking for good Classroom Disney Ideas! I am pretty convinced that Disney loves teachers too because they...
Valentine's Day Videos for Kindergarten Let’s be honest, there are times when you just need a good video to show in your classroom. And there are some great Valentine's Day Videos that you can use in your classroom to cover concepts like friendship, love, or are...
What is the best teacher printer you ask? Printers are great but what's even better is a printing service! This and many articles on Simply Kinder contain Amazon affiliate links. These links make shopping easier for you, don’t cost you to use them, and help us to...
If you are looking to add a little more technology to your classroom or looking for a fun new center for your students LeapTV is for you! LeapTV in the Classroom will be loved by all! LeapTV is a kid friendly and educational video gaming system that is great for your...
Coming up with different reading intervention activities is definitely one of the tricky tasks we have as teachers! We know that what worked in whole group did not work for these children and so we have to constantly mix it up when we pull them for small groups or...
I am very excited to announce a BIG addition to the Simply Kinder community! Yes, Simply Kinder teachers will now have access to a set of Pinterest boards to pin AMAZING early childhood content! So why is this happening? Well for a few reasons. First, it has been...
Instagram is such an easy platform to use to search for great ideas when teaching kindergarten! Here's a list of 10 fabulous kindergarten teachers that I follow on Instagram! SimplyKinder That's me! I love being on Instagram and sharing great things for kindergarten...
Sometimes I get asked by kindergarten teachers... what are some good pages to follow on Facebook? What do I look for when I am following a Facebook page: people who share good ideas and don't promote products 100% of the time! So here's a list of 10 kindergarten...
Kindergarten Teachers on Pinterest Are you looking for some great kindergarten teachers to follow on Pinterest? Here is my go-to list when looking for great kindergarten content. Simply Kinder That's me! The majority of what I pin to Simply Kinder is all...
Educents Marketplace $50 in Edubucks Giveaway #3 - Second Grade Stores I lost my interactive whiteboard. I know it sounds crazy that this would be an upsetting thing, but I really feel like losing my Interactive Whiteboard made me rethink teaching! Here's how it...
I am just in love with the Sight Word Ninja app... I had to officially share with you all! Totally free and all of your kids will love but especially your struggling readers! I used this app in my classroom last year with just my personal iPhone. I had zero...
I love adding a video or two into my lessons! They are so engaging and fun for the kids! Here's a peek at the videos I am using now in class! BETWEEN THE LIONS I just love these! I here's some of my favorites this time of year! A generic song about reading. Just...
I am convinced that one of the most important things you can do to have a great school year is to be organized. This Free Pacing Guide will help you plan out your school year and help keep your teacher heart very happy. What is a Pacing Guide? A pacing guide (or...
School ended for me a week ago. Those last 2 weeks are just so overwhelmed I am finally catching up! One of my big stresses every year is end of the year colorable certificates. There are so many fun choices online but I always hate wasting the ink to print 25 of...
