Transitional kindergarten classroom

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I did my first ever kindergarten classroom setup for someone other than myself this summer. It was so much fun setting up my coworker's kindergarten room

Find back to school inspiration and ideas for classroom setup and design including floor plans, centers, layout and decor using a zones model of classroom organization. Use these three easy organizational setup steps that include identifying each center or zone, sorting materials and supplies into that center or zone, and organizing the materials for easy management and use. Includes a FREE planner to get you started! Great for preschool, kindergarten, or first grade teachers.

Last Thursday I went to observe a Transitional Kindergarten model about on hour from my school. This district was selected to pilot the program and has done a great job of promoting it. They received a grant from Packard to fund it. I arrived with several other teachers from a district near mine and we were led through a formal meeting and observation complete with handouts and a question - answer session. I was mainly interested in comparing the TK classroom with the regular Kindergarten…

I have always done a four station rotation in my classroom when I taught Kindergarten. I am doing the same in Transitional or Pre-Kindergarten. One station is usually an independent, play-based center. So the first week of school, I decided that it would be a great idea to let the children play in our PLAYHOUSE that I set up in small groups!

Here is a free TK (Transitional Kindergarten) Pacing Guide, (AKA curriculum map,) and some great TK assessments that you can access FREE through ESGI software! This curriculum map is aligned with Benchmark Ready to Advance TK curriculum, but also includes … Continue reading →

Setting up a kindergarten classroom at the beginning of the year can be an exciting, yet overwhelming. Whether you are a student teacher, or this is your last year teaching elementary school, I'm here to share

Let me go ahead and start off by saying that I never dreamed that I would be walking out of my Kindergarten classroom to teach something other than what I have been doing. When I first moved in to that classroom, I thought that surely I would be there for 30+ years doing what I …

Each year, we collect work examples and art projects to create our year long scrapbook. It is something that takes time and effort BUT it is so worth it in the end.

What is more important than having a solid morning routine in kindergarten? Nothing. Absolutely nothing. Without it your day can spiral out of control in no time. I have lived to tell the tale and let me tell you, it isn't pretty! I have had a lot of questions lately about classroom management and how to get into a good routine so today I will give you a few ideas (and remind myself) of some fool proof morning routines to start from day one. #1 Morning Work As soon as my students walk in the…

Are you a new kindergarten teaceher? Maybe you're switching grade levels. Here are some classroom layout ideas for kindergarten.

Just finished our first week back to school! I had such a wonderful week with my class! They are all so cute and did so well on their first full week of school! I have full day kindergarten and I was really proud of how well all of my students did for […]

Learn how to easily create a kindergarten morning routine that builds classroom community, sets the expectations for the day, and reviews important skills.

Setting up a new Kindergarten classroom can be overwhelming. Here's a list of 25 things every Kindergarten Classroom needs, to get you started.

Kindergarten Classroom Setup Made Easy! Find ideas for including floor plans, centers, & classroom decor using a zones model of organization.