Christmas 2013@Home!

Hey everyone!
Hope you are having a wonderful Christmas and a great winter break! Teachers deserve a good rest and some fun before going back to class so..recharge your batteries!!

This year, we are spending our holidays at home with family and friends. So far, we are having a blast!

We chose a white Christmas tree and decorated it with blue and silver ornaments. 
(Background painting: We are obviously fans of Gustav Klimt's art! Hehe!)

One of our good friends, who knows a lot about sewing, brought us some custom made ornaments which I LOVED! I went crazy when I saw them!

One for us:

                                One for our female spaniel Joy - love the little bone shape!

And one for our male spaniel Danni! 

I guess it's obvious we love our fur kids!

Here they are all dolled up and ready for winter! :D

My friend's lovely knitting blog!  Dizzy Button

I hope you are having a great time this Christmas on your winter break too!

I am getting to something teaching related! Last year, I prepared this New Year's social studies-history unit for children in pre-k, kindergarten and first grade. The pack includes ELA and math worksheets plus craftivities to help the little ones understand the concept of the year changing. I will soon be updating this with a lot of new activities.

A preview of the unit:

You can check it out it by following the link below:

New Year's Social Studies Activities and Crafts for Pre-K and Kindergarten

That's it from us!

...Happy Holidays and Happy New Year everyone!!

                                                                                    Dina- The Constant Kindergartener

Teaching resources BIG sale - August 18 and 19th!

Back to school time brings a sale with it on teachers pay teachers August 18 - 19th! I am going to offer a 20% off back to school packs and by using the promo code BTS13 at checkout, you can get a 28% off. If you had some units in your wishlist, now is the time to get them! Stop by The Constant Kindergartener Store to have a look and get the most of this sale!

                                            Dina - The Constant Kindergartener

Father's Day - Story and a Special Gift Book for Kindergarten and 1st Grade!

Hey everyone! 

The school year is not over for many of us so..hang in there! 

I have been thinking a lot about creating something unique for Father's Day. What I came up with, was a Father's Day little fiction story (reader/read aloud) with a fun activity to go along with it! "My Special Dad" is about the everyday life of a dad and his daughter. While reading, the kiddos try to imagine how this dad looks and attempt to draw a portrait of him, before the story ends. The way he looks is not revealed until the last page of the book (spoiler: He is a funny monster dad!). Physical characteristics of the special dad are presented, one page at a time.

I have also included some fun worksheets AND a special Father's Day Paper Bag Gift Book! (templates included).

A  preview:

You can check this out by following the link below:

Father's Day - Story and a Special Gift Book for Kindergarten and 1st Grade

Thank you for visiting!

Hope you enjoy this in class or at home!

                                                 Dina - The Constant Kindergartener

End of The Year Super Superheroes Themed Pack for Kindergarten!

Hey everyone!

The end of this school year is...near! Think summer thoughts! :D

I've just finished an end of the year superheroes themed pack! It's a classic and the kiddos love it! This pack contains 40 awards, a memory book, a vacation writing journal to take home, 4 diplomas, 6 badges, 2 superhero masks and 2 unique craftivities!

I added an editable version, so it can be adjusted for any class level!

A preview:

You can check this out by following the link below:

End of The Year Super Superheroes Bundle for Kindergarten!

Hope you enjoy this in class or at home!

Thank you!

                                                                                 Dina -The Constant Kindergartener

Bugs Mini Unit - Writing and Math Activities for Pre-K and Kindergarten!

Hey everyone! 

Hope you are well and enjoying..SPRING! Here's a mini unit about bugs 
to celebrate the occasion.

You can check it out by following the link below:

Bugs Mini Unit - Writing and Math Activities Pre-K and Kindergarten

Hope you enjoy this in class or at home!

Thank you!

                                                                                        Dina - The Constant Kindergartener

Memorial Day Social Studies - History Unit for children in Kindergarten and 1st Grade!

Hey everyone! 

Spring is now definitely here and summer is on its way..! 

I have been working on a Memorial Day history unit for kindergarten and 1st-grade for those of us who will still be at school, teach about it earlier, or want to celebrate at home. It contains a story (informational/anchor text) and craftivities to help the children remember, practice writing, and better comprehend what Memorial Day is about. Also includes common core worksheets, graphic organizers, and special Memorial Day crafts.

Important facts and figures in the non-fiction story:

-The Civil War

- Slavery

- Decoration Day/Memorial Day
- Memorial Day Traditions
- “In Flanders Fields” Poem History
- General John Logan
- President Ulysses S. Grant
- President Lyndon B. Johnson
- Moina Michael
- General John McCrae

The story is in color while the craftivities templates and worksheets are b/w (ink friendly).

                                                                   A preview:

 You can see more details about this resource by following the link below:

Memorial Day Social Studies - History Kindergarten and 1st Grade

Hope you enjoy this in class or at home!

Think..summer thoughts!😉

P.S This resource has now over a hundred excellent ratings from fellow kindergarten-3rd grade educators! Thank you, everyone 😊

                                                                              Dina - The Constant Kindergartener

Earth Day is Every Day! A picture book, worksheets and activities for Kindergarten and First Grade.

Happy Earth Day everyone with an Earth Day Unit plus common core worksheets!

"Earth Day is Every Day!" is an environmental conservation and preservation unit for children in kindergarten and first grade, explained with a non fiction story. This unit also contains common core worksheets to help the children remember, practice writing and better comprehend the importance of not littering as well as reducing, reusing, recycling and reclaiming.

You can use this in the reading/literacy center, as an emergent reader or for group reading. 

A preview:

I've also included worksheets and  fun activities that the kiddos enjoy!

You can check it out by following the link below:

Earth Day is Every Day! - Kindergarten and 1st Grade

Hope your students learn and have fun in class or at home!

                                                          Dina

Women's History Month Social Studies - History for Kindergarten - Third Grade!

Hey everyone!

I have just finished a new unit on Women's History Month! It was a big project (98 pages!) but a really fulfilling one.

It includes a non fiction story to introduce important women to young learners in a simple and comprehensive way. It also contains graphic organizers, common core worksheets , vocabulary cards for key words in the (e-)book and craftivities for all the women mentioned in the story! The craftivities help the children practice writing, remember and better comprehend the important achievements of these women.

The story is in color while the crafts' templates and worksheets are in black and white.

You can print the (e-)book or use with your laptop or projector in class or at home.

A preview:

You can check it out by following the link below:

Women's History Month Social Studies - History Kindergarten and 1st Grade

Hope you enjoy this in class or at home!

                                                                            Dina

Black History Month Important People Posters Coloring and Writing FREEBIE! Activities and Printables for Pre-K, Kindergarten and First Grade.

Hey everyone!

February is almost here, which means it is..Black History Month!

I created a free little packet for fellow educators to use in the classroom or at home. It contains African-American important figures posters (in color and black&white), with a coloring and writing activity. It also includes printing for younger students and an "Important African American - Research" activity.

A Preview:

You can download it for FREE by following the link below:

Black History Month Freebie!

Hope you enjoy this in class or at home!

                                                                  Dina

A Dog Craft Freebie!

Hey everyone! Freebie day today! I made dog craft templates for some of you that are doing a pets project at school or at home. It's inspired from my pet unit "Danni&Joy : A dog story" . It's in two printing versions : Color and black&white. 

How to:

- Cut the templates

- Color (for b/w)

- Use paper fasteners (brads) to join the parts together!

Your dog craft is ready!

A preview:

You can download it by following this link:

Dog Craft Freebie!

Hope you enjoy this in class or at home!

                                                 Dina

MLK Martin Luther King Jr. Social Studies - History for Kindergarten and First Grade. A Nonfiction Story, Activities, Worksheets, Printables, and Crafts!

Hey everyone! 

First days back to school after the holiday break have been a bit tough on everybody. There is only one way to get our minds off of that..by keeping busy!

Since MLK Day is close, I have prepared a unit about this inspiring and admirable historical figure. 

It includes a nonfiction story about Martin Luther King, written in a simple and comprehensive way, for children in kindergarten and first grade. This packet also contains worksheets, activities, and crafts to help the children learn and remember key facts about MLK.

I have added vocabulary cards to explain key words and meanings from the story, like racial justice, segregation, freedom, peace, races, rights, nonviolent. 

A preview:

The Craftivity!

You can see more about this teaching resource by clicking on either of the following links:

MLK Martin Luther King Jr. Social Studies - History Kindergarten and 1st Grade

Martin Luther King's History Unit for Kindergarten and 1st Grade.

I hope you enjoy this in class or at home!

Happy MLK Day!

        

                                                              Dina

New Year's for Pre-k and Kindergarten! A picture book - reader, activities, worksheets and crafts.

Hey everyone!

I've been so excited the New Year is on our doorstep, I couldn't help making a 

New Year's mini unit!

It includes a non fiction story to help teachers and/or parents explain New Year's Eve and New Year's Day to children in Pre-K and Kindergarten.

It also contains literacy and math activities , as well as New Year's craftivities!

A Preview:

You can check this out by following the link below:

New Year's Social Studies Activities and Crafts for Pre-K and Kindergarten

                                                                                   Dina - The Constant Kindergartener

Chocolate Social Studies History and Science Pre-K and Kindergarten!

Hello everyone!

New book on the block! The story of chocolate in a simple and comprehensive way for children in pre-k, kindergarten and first grade. It discusses the origins of chocolate (from the Mayas to the present day) and the science of how it is made (from pod to chocolate). 

You can use this book in the reading/literacy center, as an emergent reader, read aloud or for group reading. It is also appropriate for a great (hi)story sequence activity.

You can print it or use with your laptop or projector in class.

Vocabulary Info: cacao vs. cocoa (official definitions)

Cacao: pronounced Ka-Kow. Refers to the tree, its pods and the beans inside.

Cocoa: pronounced Koh-Koh. Refers to two by-products of the cacao bean – cocoa powder and cocoa butter. Both are extracted from the bean when it is processed in the factory.

This e-book also includes a number of fun and engaging worksheets and activities!

A Preview:

You can check it out by following the link below:

Chocolate Social Studies History and Science Pre-K and Kindergarten

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                                                                                Dina - The Constant Kindergartener

Christmas - My Very Own Christmas Book. Free Activity for Pre-k and Kindergarten.

Hey everyone!

Today is..freebie day!

I have just finished creating a Christmas booklet. Every student can get a copy and personalize it, anyway he/she likes. I think kiddos in pre-k and kindergarten will have fun with this!

A Preview:

You can download it by following the link below:

Christmas - My Very Own Christmas Book FREE

                                                                                                                          Dina