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Welcome to TK/Kindergarten!

Welcome to TK/Kindergarten!

New to Transitional Kindergarten or Kindergarten?  Moving down from an upper grade?  Or just looking to find tips to ease…
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What a Wonderful New Year it Will Be – With These Books and Ideas!

What a Wonderful New Year it Will Be – With These Books and Ideas!

Today’s post is brought to you by CKA Board Member and former kindergarten teacher extraordinaire, Helen Faul, who shares with…
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Good Mornings Start with Great Songs

Good Mornings Start with Great Songs

Looking for a new way to begin your day?  Here are two quick and easy songs that will get your…
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Ways my iPod / iPhone has changed my life as a Teacher!

Ways my iPod / iPhone has changed my life as a Teacher!

CKA Board Member and Kindergarten teacher, Kimberly DeMille shares her secrets for a tech savvy classroom.  From organizing her classroom…
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Unfinished Papers Finishing You Off?  Tame the Mess with this Simple Tip!

Unfinished Papers Finishing You Off? Tame the Mess with this Simple Tip!

It never fails.  Time is up for an activity and at least one child if not more just aren’t done,…
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Snowflakes, Snowflakes – a Wintery Rhyme to get out the Kindergarten Wiggles

Snowflakes, Snowflakes – a Wintery Rhyme to get out the Kindergarten Wiggles

It’s almost December and the holidays are right around the corner.  As the days grow shorter, the kids always seem…
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It's FEATURED TEACHER FRIDAY! Congratulations, Jac It's FEATURED TEACHER FRIDAY! Congratulations, Jackie Sue Sanchez! "Ms. Sanchez is an outstanding TK teacher. She warmly welcomes all students to her class while creating a safe and inclusive learning community." This makes her the perfect candidate for Featured Teacher! Thank you, Jackie Sue, for your dedication and caring. YOU make the world a better place🩵. Receiving this honor entitles Jackie Sue to be entered for the opportunity to be CKA's TEACHER OF THE YEAR. Winner of the honor of Teacher of the Year wins a free CKC registration and will be recognized at #CKC2026. #ckalovesteachers #featuredteacherfriday
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📚The Institute will be held on Saturday, September 6th at the Teachers College of San Joaquin in Stockton.
📚Inspiring Keynote Address, “Embracing Authenticity in the Art of Teaching”, will be presented by the one and only Jake Daggett! @jake_daggett 
📚Dynamic breakout sessions given by outstanding early literacy educators! @kinderbrations @kfundamentals2 @flexibleinfirst Chantel Touryan-Schaefer 
📚Institute attendees have the opportunity to purchase one professional development unit from the Teachers College of San Joaquin!
📚Students, your registration fee is half off!
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It's FEATURED TEACHER FRIDAY! Congratulations, Jackie Sue Sanchez! "Ms. Sanchez is an outstanding TK teacher. She warmly welcomes all students to her class while creating a safe and inclusive learning community." This makes her the perfect candidate for Featured Teacher! Thank you, Jackie Sue, for your dedication and caring. YOU make the world a better place🩵. Receiving this honor entitles Jackie Sue to be entered for the opportunity to be CKA's TEACHER OF THE YEAR. Winner of the honor of Teacher of the Year wins a free CKC registration and will be recognized at #CKC2026. #ckalovesteachers #featuredteacherfriday ... See MoreSee Less

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The event you've been waiting for is finally here!📚The Institute will be held on Saturday, September 6th at the Teachers College of San Joaquin in Stockton.📚Inspiring Keynote Address, "Embracing Authenticity in the Art of Teaching", will be presented by the one and only Jake Daggett! @jake_daggett 📚Dynamic breakout sessions given by outstanding early literacy educators! @kinderbrations @kfundamentals2 @flexibleinfirst Chantel Touryan-Schaefer 📚Institute attendees have the opportunity to purchase one professional development unit from the Teachers College of San Joaquin!📚Students, your registration fee is half off!REGISTER TODAY! bit.ly/2025ELI#ckalovesteachers #earlyliteracymatters ... See MoreSee Less

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