Teaching Blog Addict : kindergarten, literacy centers

Playdough Word Work in Kindergarten

Leslie @KindergartenWorks — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 14:00:00 GMT

We love using playdough in our classroom to practice some foundational skills. Oh yes, you heard that right. Playdough can indeed be a tool, just as simply as magnetic letters, to practice beginning, medial and ending sounds, building CVC words, and more!...(read more)

Retelling in Kindergarten with Classic Stories (Turned Literacy Center)

Leslie @KindergartenWorks — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 14:00:00 GMT

It has been almost forever since I've shared about our literacy centers in kindergarten. But, I'll be the first one to admit... there is one center that can distract my attention away from my guided reading groups. I almost strain from halfway across...(read more)

retelling fun

Leslie @KindergartenWorks — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT

What literacy center is the one I enjoy "spying" on while I'm reading with my guided reading groups the most? I strain from halfway across the room to hear the book language my kinders are using and to listen to the biggest billy goat gruff say, "Well...(read more)

Banish the house in kindergarten?

Leslie @KindergartenWorks — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 23:45:00 GMT

How do you feel about having a "house" area in a kindergarten classroom? Is it still possible to incorporate it in "the new first grade?" How about your administration, what's their take? Feel free to share your thoughts and hop on over KindergartenWorks...(read more)