Mrs. Miner's Kindergarten Monkey Business

A+ T-shirts for A+ Teachers!

Mrs. Miner — Sat, 18 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

We at Freebielicious are so excited to announce teaming up with A+ Teacher Images (the greatest t-shirt company for teachers and more, in case you haven't heard of them!). We all received the fanciest custom designed t-shirt we've ever owned AND now we...(read more)

I Got 20 Dollas in my Pocket....

Mrs. Miner — Tue, 07 May 2013 00:58:00 GMT

I just put my entire store on sale for 20% off! Couple that with TpT's promo code TAD13 and you can get a whopping 28% off. This only happens a couple of times per year. Be sure to grab my latest products. When you purchase my bundled products, you get...(read more)

Poppin" Words are in my Kinders Writing! Come Find Out How You Can Make it Happen in Your Room!

Mrs. Miner — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 20:19:00 GMT

Did you read my post about Poppin' Words ? I just wanted to share a picture of my life sized Poppin' Word Chart that we use on a regular basis. I just blew up the poster I created (free here) , laminated it, and attached it to a black foam board. My favorite...(read more)

My Students Newest, Favorite Go To Center (EASY, Ready to Go Set Up=true MMMB style!)

Mrs. Miner — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 02:02:00 GMT

I am always so excited to inspire my students to do more reading, more writing, more learning! So, you can imagine my excitement when an center just flew together, easy peasy in my classroom and my students beg to do it all day long! I introduced the...(read more)

Fill Your Baskets with Freebies from Freebielicious Authors

Mrs. Miner — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT

All my Freebielicious friends/authors are sharing some spring-y freebies with you today! Hop along our bunny trail and fill your baskets with lots of PK-1 fun for your students for this upcoming week. I am not generally a fan of kids even talking about...(read more)

Mrs. Miner's Monkey Business is having a SALE!

Mrs. Miner — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 17:38:00 GMT

I am putting my entire store up for sale this weekend in honor of spring! This is a great chance to stock up on ready-to-go, easy-to-implement centers and activities for the rest of the year or even to think ahead for next year. Here are some of newest...(read more)

Center Plans for This Week plus a POPPIN' FREEBIE

Mrs. Miner — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 14:59:00 GMT

People often ask me where on earth I come up with some of my ideas and I have to tell you I ask myself the same thing sometimes, but any "original" (and I use that term loosely because, let's be real, are there really any original ideas in teaching??)...(read more)

The Day After Lucky the Leprechaun Comes

Mrs. Miner — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 13:49:00 GMT

Although St. Patrick's Day has come and gone, I have a feeling that Lucky will be lingering for a LONG time in our classroom. There are just some "things" that kinders cling to and the Legend of the Shrinking hats is one of them. I am always one to go...(read more)

My Upcoming Week's Plans DONE! Plus a BRAND NEW FREEBIE center

Mrs. Miner — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 19:28:00 GMT

So, I dread Monday mornings because...well...doesn't everyone? Except mine is extra special because I have morning duty (for the 3rd year in a row) and I also change over my math and literacy centers on Mondays. And, of course, there is never enough time....(read more)

Last Minute Tips for Shrinking Leprechaun Hats

Mrs. Miner — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 02:20:00 GMT

I know there are teachers (ahem...I mean leprechauns) all over the United States (and beyond?) who are preparing to shrink leprechaun hats to bring a little bit of Irish magic and imagination to their students' lives this week. I have gotten some questions...(read more)

Getting Kinders to Write Numbers to 100 Fluently and Correctly (freebie included)

Mrs. Miner — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 01:24:00 GMT

I started number writing fluency charts with my students last year closer to the end of the year with amazing results. After introducing teen numbers this year and then the twenties, I saw so many confusions...backwards numbers, incorrectly formed numbers,...(read more)

The Incredible Shrinking Hats and a St. Patrick's Day FREE Directed Drawing Freebie

Mrs. Miner — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 02:21:00 GMT

I love St. Patrick's Day! I can't even tell you exactly what the entire premise of the holiday is (is that bad?), but I love the whole tricky leprechaun theme (and all things rainbow and gold, of course). I've done all of the fun activities that you hear...(read more)

It's FREEBIE Time In the Name of L-O-V-E! Filling Your Love Blog Hop

Mrs. Miner — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 14:13:00 GMT

All of the girls at Freebielicious have joined up to give you some SWEET SURPRISES for Valentine's Day (FREE, of course!). Here is my freebie that I think you'll really like: It includes 2 different ordering puzzles (one for teens and one for counting...(read more)

It's Time to Change it Up and Get Your Students Excited!

Mrs. Miner — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 14:57:00 GMT

Do you ever feel like you are in a rut doing the same thing over and over with your students? At this point in the year, they are ready and able to try some new independent centers, so spice it up for them (they'll love you for it). The great thing about...(read more)

Freebie for the 100th Day of School

Mrs. Miner — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 15:56:00 GMT

I fixed up and refreshed this freebie (the skip by 2s page was out of whack!), so go grab it! Also, go grab the freebie to do Superhero Capes in your classroom for the 100th day: Enjoy! Be sure to follow Mrs. Miner's Kindergarten Monkey Business or LIKE...(read more)