tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6782276573502930511Fri, 09 Jan 2026 04:17:53 +00002011 Desk HelpersAssessmentAssessment FreebiesBright Ideas Blog HopBucket SeatsClassroom ThemesMannersMath GamesPresidents DayWriting Practicea place to share, learn, laugh, and dreamhttp://maggieskindercorner.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Maggie's Kinder Corner)Blogger451125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6782276573502930511.post-3683130540362048637Wed, 15 Jul 2015 17:17:00 +00002015-07-15T12:23:15.297-05:00 Here is the powerpoint slideshow from this morning's Periscope Session 3:  To see the session in its entirety, follow this link. A couple of people commented about us having rest time.  We have about 30 minutes each day for assessment.  During this time I pull kids away from rest time (watching Heidi's sight word dvds) to assess skills.  It is a perfect use of this time.http://maggieskindercorner.blogspot.com/2015/07/5-fab-tips-session-3-dvds-for-classroom.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Maggie's Kinder Corner)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6782276573502930511.post-5404460440652354201Tue, 14 Jul 2015 23:56:00 +00002015-07-14T18:56:50.269-05:00  Music is an integral part of every kindergartner's day.  If you are not beginning your day with music, you need to be! Movement gets those little brains going, and any movement that encourages crossing the mid-line is going to make a difference in all students' learning.  Here is a link to my facebook page with the video.  Leave a comment and tell me what you like to use http://maggieskindercorner.blogspot.com/2015/07/5-fab-tips-periscope-session-2-good.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Maggie's Kinder Corner)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6782276573502930511.post-4598175469965407351Tue, 14 Jul 2015 19:57:00 +00002015-07-14T14:57:53.321-05:00    This is the second in a series of posts I am writing for The Mailbox.  If you are a new teacher and funds are in short supply for helping to get your room in order, Mailbox can help.  As a Mailbox Gold subscriber you have access to some pretty cool tools!  After logging in, so to the Gold Features tab, then find the make and print scissor icon and click.  http://maggieskindercorner.blogspot.com/2015/07/decorating-on-budget-mailbox-gold-can.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Maggie's Kinder Corner)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6782276573502930511.post-4065355862607848085Tue, 14 Jul 2015 00:04:00 +00002015-07-13T19:04:29.397-05:00 Hello readers! I finally made a nice little presentation to keep me on point as I test the Periscope waters.  Of course I made loads of mistakes, but it was fun.  Here is the link to my broadcast:  A special thanks to ShelleyD and CherylE for supporting me!!! I appreciate you guys so much!         http://maggieskindercorner.blogspot.com/2015/07/me-on-periscope-mistakes-were-made-lol.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Maggie's Kinder Corner)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6782276573502930511.post-4952570674853822952Mon, 13 Jul 2015 18:17:00 +00002015-07-13T13:17:24.696-05:00   Hello and welcome to Part 1 of our book study! If you would like to join us with your blog posts, please link up at the bottom of this post! :)   In my class, flipped learning is very much based on newsletters and notes sent home, as well as phone calls to explain how things work. Parents will have questions, so I freely share my phone numbers and email, although this may not be http://maggieskindercorner.blogspot.com/2015/07/chp-1-and-2-of-flipped-reading-block.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Maggie's Kinder Corner)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6782276573502930511.post-7788530484025265146Thu, 09 Jul 2015 15:15:00 +00002015-07-09T10:15:20.467-05:00             Winner winner chicken dinner!!! Cortney F. , it's you! Please email Maggie so we can have Amazon to send you the book! And, remember, the book study begins on Monday! Can't wait to get started!         http://maggieskindercorner.blogspot.com/2015/07/and-winner-isthe-flipped-reading-block.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Maggie's Kinder Corner)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6782276573502930511.post-1573631864690232333Tue, 07 Jul 2015 14:49:00 +00002015-07-07T10:01:47.424-05:00          Hello! I am delighted to be one of the hosts of a book study focusing on Gina Pasisis's book, The Flipped Reading Block: Making It Work.  My co-hosts are Cindy Price of  Dr. Jonna McGaughy of      And Kristen Poindexter from      During July, we will be sharing questions and our http://maggieskindercorner.blogspot.com/2015/07/the-flipped-reading-block-book-study.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Maggie's Kinder Corner)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6782276573502930511.post-5529568523513962532Tue, 07 Jul 2015 01:20:00 +00002015-07-06T20:26:50.664-05:00     Over the next few weeks I will be partnering with The Mailbox for the #Be the Difference Blogger Program. I will be  share information about Mailbox Gold...the "everything" tool for the busy teacher.   Although this will be a sponsored series of posts, I have a longstanding relationship with The Mailbox Magazine.  I can't remember when I began to subscribe http://maggieskindercorner.blogspot.com/2015/07/introducing-mailbox-gold-versatile.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Maggie's Kinder Corner)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6782276573502930511.post-2077162956516149463Wed, 01 Jul 2015 18:09:00 +00002015-07-02T09:54:24.428-05:00      In my quest for even more ways to study sight words or add to my word work stations, I will be hosting a linky called Word Work Wednesday! I hope you will link up your best posts with ideas and products that would help me and others add to our arsenal of alphabet and word work activites! Be sure to post the image above at the top of your post with a link back to my page! Lethttp://maggieskindercorner.blogspot.com/2015/07/word-work-wednesday-linky.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Maggie's Kinder Corner)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6782276573502930511.post-8672341475279364984Tue, 30 Jun 2015 15:10:00 +00002015-06-30T10:10:03.675-05:00   (click on the iPad pic above to go to the app) Today you have an opportunity to change how your students see the world of nature! Today is the launch of Bright World eBooks apps! As a 3-D educational adventure, Oceans and Forests is the first in a series of apps that focuses on building schema about science and nature.  Students are immersed in the ocean world as though they arehttp://maggieskindercorner.blogspot.com/2015/06/a-must-see-bright-world-ebooks-launches.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Maggie's Kinder Corner)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6782276573502930511.post-2736134838812878683Mon, 29 Jun 2015 01:30:00 +00002015-06-29T19:32:27.745-05:00    I can hardly believe how quickly our little chat that could is now a grown up chat that CAN! One year ago, my friend Debbie Clement from Rainbows Within Reach asked me to become part of her group of co-moderators in a new endeavor to help bring educators to twitter in a friendly, helpful format.  I am so happy I answered that invitation! #TeacherFriends Educationalhttp://maggieskindercorner.blogspot.com/2015/06/teacherfriends-turns-1-and-thank-you.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Maggie's Kinder Corner)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6782276573502930511.post-438195411389588139Wed, 24 Jun 2015 21:04:00 +00002015-06-24T16:04:01.443-05:00   I am joining Molly from Classroom Confections for a super fun summer linky called...    I am a major coffee LOVER! Any kind of coffee, any hour of the day...as long as it isn't too sweet! I love @McDonald's French Vanilla Iced Coffee...but not often.  It's hard on the waistline! Folgers is always in my cupboard, and in my cup! But I like the specialty coffees in http://maggieskindercorner.blogspot.com/2015/06/a-fun-summer-post-my-personal-side.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Maggie's Kinder Corner)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6782276573502930511.post-5408623851438417502Sat, 20 Jun 2015 23:17:00 +00002015-06-20T20:56:12.948-05:00    Good morning! As I sit here drinking my morning coffee while watching the remnants of Tropical Storm Bob, I continue to reflect on how I can be a better bridge of communication with my students' parents this coming new year.  I think the decision to go even more toward the tech side is my best Bright Idea to date!  There is no doubt that we live in a http://maggieskindercorner.blogspot.com/2015/06/june-bright-ideas-linky-embracing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Maggie's Kinder Corner)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6782276573502930511.post-681977607634877282Thu, 18 Jun 2015 02:01:00 +00002015-06-17T21:01:17.474-05:00    Funding technology is difficult these days with all of the budget cuts and uncertainties in education.  When an opportunity comes along to help my students, I am thankful...very thankful! I am so pleased to share with my readers that my Donor's Choose proposal has been accepted! Not only has it been accepted,  The Korein Family Foundation has qualified it for http://maggieskindercorner.blogspot.com/2015/06/help-me-celebrate-possibilities-my-dc.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Maggie's Kinder Corner)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6782276573502930511.post-8041908743735227665Sun, 07 Jun 2015 16:01:00 +00002015-06-07T11:01:49.863-05:00   http://www.myboogieboard.com/na/  What a FUN Giveaway! A huge thank-you goes out to @Boogie_Board for sponsoring our giveaway! Without further adieu: Winner of the Boogie-Board SYNC is...   JOT # 1 Goes to... And JOT #2 Goes to...    Thank you all for entering! Be sure to visit Boogie Board's website for new and innovative tools for the http://maggieskindercorner.blogspot.com/2015/06/boogie-board-winners-announced.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Maggie's Kinder Corner)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6782276573502930511.post-3603820120792292784Sun, 07 Jun 2015 13:16:00 +00002015-06-07T14:11:08.610-05:00        Do you want to have a great new year? Even better than  this past year? Are there things you'll definitely do again? For me the answer is YES! Why? Because the strategies or structures I used worked! I am happy to join Sharing Kindergarten and a few blogging teacher-friends in a LINKY PARTY   focused on tips to help you have a great new http://maggieskindercorner.blogspot.com/2015/06/tips-to-kindergarten-teacher-from.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Maggie's Kinder Corner)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6782276573502930511.post-2710516840773149763Thu, 04 Jun 2015 14:06:00 +00002015-06-04T09:23:31.318-05:00         A few months ago I had to decide on a topic for my "guest" appearance on #TeacherFriends Twitter Chat.  I knew my spotlight appearance would be during the end of May when school is incredibly "labor intensive".  I also knew that my chat topic would have something to do with thinking ahead--planning.   Fast-forward to this last week.&nbsphttp://maggieskindercorner.blogspot.com/2015/06/teaching-with-intention-book-study.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Maggie's Kinder Corner)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6782276573502930511.post-1900802711450112681Tue, 02 Jun 2015 22:38:00 +00002015-06-02T17:38:09.712-05:00 I love summer! Again, I LOVE SUMMER! It's the perfect time to plan for the next year and scope out new tech-oriented tools and apps for the classroom. Have you heard of the Boogie Board tablets? If you haven't, this is your opportunity to learn why they are such a phenomenal tool for education.  Last week, I received my first Boogie Board SYNC in the mail, and I must say I am very http://maggieskindercorner.blogspot.com/2015/06/new-tech-for-classroom-surprise-giveaway.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Maggie's Kinder Corner)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6782276573502930511.post-3080339328281966823Tue, 02 Jun 2015 18:14:00 +00002015-06-02T14:46:30.185-05:00    It's Tuesday, 13 days into a serious bout with allergy eyes, and time to get with the program!!! Between cold compresses and eye drops, I work and plan for the summer, think about the new school year, fix nutritious  meals (no time for that during the school year), enjoy my sweet pets, and rest.  I have the summer to be with my six grandsons off and on, prepare the fresh http://maggieskindercorner.blogspot.com/2015/06/june-currently-organizing-planner-tools.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Maggie's Kinder Corner)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6782276573502930511.post-2309904503533102066Sun, 31 May 2015 14:15:00 +00002015-05-31T11:13:26.994-05:00  We've all been there.  That moment you step into your brand new classroom the summer before your very first year teaching kindergarten.  You walk around the room noticing the tables, shelving (or lack of shelving), the square footage of the room (too small or too big), and begin to list things the room "comes with".  Things like construction papers, leftover supplies, http://maggieskindercorner.blogspot.com/2015/05/its-your-first-year-teaching-k-5-things.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Maggie's Kinder Corner)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6782276573502930511.post-8053317850184314983Sun, 24 May 2015 22:51:00 +00002015-05-24T18:24:18.860-05:00 I have this feeling every year. You know, the feeling there is something you should be doing, then it hits you! You already did it! Yay you! The "hamster wheel" has slowed to a crawl, so you climb off and settle into an easy chair to reflect.  (unlike these two little guys who can't seem to FIND the easy chair--roflol!!!)   As you sip your tea, you think about what you did last http://maggieskindercorner.blogspot.com/2015/05/no-time-like-present-to-reflect-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Maggie's Kinder Corner)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6782276573502930511.post-8989159699170338736Sat, 09 May 2015 23:06:00 +00002015-05-09T18:17:10.128-05:00 What characteristics did you inherit from your mother? On this Mother's Day weekend, I hope you will think about what your mother's influence has meant in your life.   My mother is the oldest girl of eight siblings.  Her youth was both joyous and difficult.  She helped to raise seven brothers and sisters during troublesome times, and as a result, is a very independent, http://maggieskindercorner.blogspot.com/2015/05/strength-perseverance-and-caringthanks.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Maggie's Kinder Corner)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6782276573502930511.post-1961712627598016959Tue, 05 May 2015 02:24:00 +00002015-05-04T21:24:30.583-05:00     If teachers EVER need a little note of recognition, this would be the week!  Can I get an "Oh, Yeah!"???  Last weekend was state music contest for me.  I accompanied soloists as they competed for state level rankings.  It was a great trip, we have great kids and I got home Saturday before dark (four hour trip one way).     But...look outhttp://maggieskindercorner.blogspot.com/2015/05/happy-teacher-week-mothers-day-freebie.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Maggie's Kinder Corner)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6782276573502930511.post-8963383043783722382Sun, 26 Apr 2015 21:14:00 +00002015-04-26T21:29:44.023-05:00 Which teacher left a lasting memory in your heart? Was it a kindergarten teacher, a grade level teacher or a college teacher? Mine was a wonderful college history teacher. She made me see the possibilities! Whoever it is (or was), I would bet the reason they made that lasting impression is because they saw the REAL you, were caring, provided amazing guidance for even the smallest things, and http://maggieskindercorner.blogspot.com/2015/04/teacher-appreciation-week-is-may-4-8.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Maggie's Kinder Corner)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6782276573502930511.post-6769282850659628113Tue, 21 Apr 2015 01:58:00 +00002015-04-20T21:26:59.844-05:00  It's April 20 already??? I can't believe it is less than a month until my kinders leave the nest and progress to first grade.   This is CRUNCH time!  Assessments are underway, tests are just a week or two away and we are pulling the proverbial rabbit out of the hat on a daily basis.  Why? Because we have grown to love these sweet students in our charge, and we want http://maggieskindercorner.blogspot.com/2015/04/spring-fun-success-in-home-stretch.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Maggie's Kinder Corner)0