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The Itsy Bitsy Spider Book

The Itsy Bitsy Spider Book

It’s raining, it’s pouring…  Rainy days have you down?  Today’s Tuesday Teaching Tip will have you looking on the sunny…
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It’s Raining…Hearts!

Love is in the air…  And while all you need may be love, it also helps to have some great…
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Great Songs to Begin and End Your Day

Great Songs to Begin and End Your Day

Transitions are always challenging, especially in kindergarten.  Singing is a great way to ease into and out of your day….
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10 Little Fingers, a Number Song in English and Spanish

10 Little Fingers, a Number Song in English and Spanish

Here’s a quick and easy counting song that you can sing in English and Spanish.   (To the Tune of…
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“Put Your Finger on Your Shirt” and Get Ready for Some English Language Development

“Put Your Finger on Your Shirt” and Get Ready for Some English Language Development

Here’s a quick and easy song to get your students moving and developing their vocabulary – perfect for beginning of…
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Sing Your Way From Seed to Plant!

Sing Your Way From Seed to Plant!

Spring is in the air and everything’s growing again.  Here are some songs that will get you and your students…
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It's FEATURED TEACHER FRIDAY! Congratulations, Ala It's FEATURED TEACHER FRIDAY! Congratulations, Alanna Aker! "This was Mrs. Aker's first year in TK, moving down from Kindergarten, and she has been a rockstar. She understands Developmentally Appropriate Practices and implements activities that follow these principles daily. Mrs. Aker understands the importance of hands-on learning and she provides opportunities for her students to participate in these activities. She incorporates play into her day while creating a warm and welcoming environment for her students." This makes her the perfect candidate for Featured Teacher! Thank you, Alanna, for your dedication and caring. YOU make the world a better place🩵. Receiving this honor entitles Alanna 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
Today's Tuesday Teaching Tip comes from @playrooms Today's Tuesday Teaching Tip comes from @playroomstories! Quick, easy & HIGHLY ENGAGING! Let us know if you try this in your classroom! #TuesdayTeachingTip #ckalovesteachers
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It's FEATURED TEACHER FRIDAY! Congratulations, Kar It's FEATURED TEACHER FRIDAY! Congratulations, Kari Foppiano! "She is so dedicated to her students and makes everyone in her classroom feel welcome and a part of the community. She has taught for many years and her dedication to her students has never wavered. In the photo included, she is with two former students. On the left is Cody, who is now graduating high school and headed to LSU. On the right is Tim, who is 27 and an EMT in Colorado." This makes her the perfect candidate for Featured Teacher! Thank you, Kari, for your dedication and caring. YOU make the world a better place🩵. Receiving this honor entitles Kari 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
Tuesday Teaching Tip! Such a fun keepsake for your Tuesday Teaching Tip! Such a fun keepsake for your students! Have fun & enjoy these last days (or keep this idea in your pocket for next year!) #ckalovesteachers #TuesdayTeachingTip #AIintheclassroom
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It's FEATURED TEACHER FRIDAY! Congratulations, Alanna Aker! "This was Mrs. Aker's first year in TK, moving down from Kindergarten, and she has been a rockstar. She understands Developmentally Appropriate Practices and implements activities that follow these principles daily. Mrs. Aker understands the importance of hands-on learning and she provides opportunities for her students to participate in these activities. She incorporates play into her day while creating a warm and welcoming environment for her students." This makes her the perfect candidate for Featured Teacher! Thank you, Alanna, for your dedication and caring. YOU make the world a better place🩵. Receiving this honor entitles Alanna 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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It's FEATURED TEACHER FRIDAY! Congratulations, Kari Foppiano! "She is so dedicated to her students and makes everyone in her classroom feel welcome and a part of the community. She has taught for many years and her dedication to her students has never wavered. In the photo included, she is with two former students. On the left is Cody, who is now graduating high school and headed to LSU. On the right is Tim, who is 27 and an EMT in Colorado." This makes her the perfect candidate for Featured Teacher! Thank you, Kari, for your dedication and caring. YOU make the world a better place🩵. Receiving this honor entitles Kari 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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