Mrs. Wills Kindergarten

How to Teach Writing in Kindergarten: 9 Classroom Tips

Deedee Wills — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:57:24 +0000

How to Teach Writing in Kindergarten: Classroom Strategies That Work If you’re wondering how to teach writing in kindergarten, here’s what I can tell you after years of doing it myself and coaching other teachers through it. It does not happen by accident or all at once. Kindergarten students grow throughout the school year. I […]

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Writing Mentor Texts: 9 Books to Inspire Young Writers

Deedee Wills — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 23:39:43 +0000

Here are nine picture books that will motivate student to write. These mentor text books will help your students find ideas for their narrative stories.

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3D Shapes Games & Activities for Kindergarten (FREE Flipbook)

Deedee Wills — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:23:13 +0000

Discover 10 engaging 3D shape activities for kindergarten that help students identify cubes, cones, cylinders, spheres, and more through hands-on games, STEM challenges, and math centers.

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All About Me Activities for Kindergarten (7 Favorites)

Deedee Wills — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 22:37:34 +0000

All About Me Activities for Kindergarten The first week of school is either a good time or a really stressful one. What you have planned for your kindergarten students makes the difference. I’ve used all about me activities with my kindergartners for years because they work. Kids get to talk about themselves and they find […]

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Kindergarten Daily Schedule: Free Printable + Real Classroom Tips

Deedee Wills — Fri, 22 May 2026 17:12:08 +0000

Kindergarten Daily Schedule: What a Real Full Day Looks Like A predictable kindergarten daily schedule is one of the best things you can do for your students and for yourself. When kids know what comes next, they settle faster, transition better, and spend less energy on anxiety and more energy on learning. After teaching kindergarten […]

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What Math Skills Should Kindergarteners Learn? A Complete Guide

Deedee Wills — Mon, 11 May 2026 17:05:57 +0000

What Math Skills Should Kindergarteners Learn? Most parents are surprised when they actually see what’s happening in kindergarten math. It’s not just counting to 100 and calling it a day. Today’s kindergarteners are building number sense, learning to compare quantities, exploring shapes, working with measurement, and starting to add and subtract. There’s a lot going […]

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15 Best First Day of Kindergarten Books for Teachers & Parents (2026)

Deedee Wills — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:00:59 +0000

First Day of Kindergarten Books! The first day of kindergarten brings big feelings, for kids and teachers alike. A well-chosen read-aloud can ease those jitters, build classroom community, and set the tone for the whole year. In this post, I’m sharing my favorite back-to-school books that are just right for preschool and kindergarten classrooms. These […]

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25 Kindergarten Counting Activities & Practice Ideas – Free PDF

Deedee Wills — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:01:32 +0000

Engaging, hands-on counting activities are a must in the kindergarten classroom! These math activities are perfect for building counting skills, number recognition, and one-to-one correspondence. Add them to your math centers or small groups to help your young learners develop strong number sense right from the start. Kindergarten Counting Activities and Ideas In kindergarten, you […]

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Organizing Classroom Centers: Easy Teacher Organization Tips

Deedee Wills — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 02:21:09 +0000

If your center time has ever felt a little… messy (you know the kind), you’re definitely not alone. Let me walk you through a simple, doable way to organize your math centers, literacy centers, and all those center materials so they actually work for you, not against you. The goal? Make everything easy to find, […]

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