How I Line Up my Kinders + FREEBIE

Okay, once again, I've been a bad blogger, but to make it up for you I've place a new Freebie on TPT (for a limited time).

I've always assign my students a number based on my class roster. My students are required to line up alphabetically for lunch, and lets face it...it's a nightmare for the first few weeks in Kindergarten. To curb this problem, I created Ten Frame Number Cards, laminated and taped them to the floor. Each student also has a name tag with their name and corresponding number. They learn that that is their spot and there ins't any arguments for who is first. (I'll take pictures later.) It's also great for emergencies if students must immediately evacuate the classroom without chaos. We practice getting into our line spots the fastest and safest way before leaving the classroom. Within a few weeks, most of my students are able to tell me all of their friends numbers and place them in order. This year, I decided to make them into ten frames based on suggestions from colleagues. They will be listed as FREE on TPT for a week (until August 9). I'd appreciate it if you follow my TPT or blog and leave any feedback. Click on the picture below to be sent TPT.

Kindergarten Common Core

It's time to get serious with Common Core and the Kindergarten Common Core Book is an amazing resource to have. It has over 600 pages packed with ready-made activities and centers. The graphics are adorable (most of which are from ScrappinDoodles - love them). The book is divided into Math and English Language Arts and each activity has the Common Core standards on them (so when someone comes into your room asking what you're doing...you can tell them exactly what Common Core Standard you're addressing). I have the Common Core State Standards for First Grade Book and I love it! It's teacher-friendly and gets straight to the point (no theory and love winded-conversation over nothing), this book is all about how to help students meet the Common Core Standards. It's $40.00 and well worth every penny.

Dr. Seuss Write the Room Freebie

I like the Write the Room from Can Do Kinders so much, I decided to make one with the lovable Thing 1 and Thing 2 themed clipart for March. Students practice counting from 11-20 and record their answer on the response sheet. Click here for the response sheet and here for the counting cards. Enjoy!

Subtraction Bowling

I recently went to the 99 Cent Store (yes, I know, a very dangerous place for teachers), but I found a cheap bowling set there! So I decided to make a bowling worksheet for a center. Students bowl and cross out how many pins they knock down. Then they count the remaining pins. Click on the picture to get a copy.

The Teacher's Pet

On an unrelated teacher side note: I just completed the Tinker Bell Half Marathon at Disneyland! Here's my puggie showing off my medal.

Skittles Sorting and Graphing

My students love sorting candy (who doesn't right?), so I created the Skittles Math. Students will review colors and sorting, then they will graph and add. Click on the picture above to grab a copy. Enjoy. Please leave a comment if you download it or considering following me. :)

Here is the original floor cards I made with dots instead of pictures (I changed it to the pictures to make it easier for the student to recognize which card belongs to them). I will use these cards as math centers where they can put the cards in order, group by colors, odd/even numbers..etc. I got the polk-a-dot border from Karen Cox. Click here for your free version.

Polka Dot Numbers

Picture Floor Mats

I was inspired by Pinterest (aren't we all) to make this for my class. I thought it would be a great way to teach the little ones about numbers and counting all year long AND help with class management (they will be assigned a number). Their number is based on their last name, so it helps with lunch as well.  Here my first official sharing file! Hope you like it. Please leave a comment if you download it.

Floor Label Numbers Pictures