Miss Anna's Class READS

Kids love crafts that spark their imagination, and this one is both spooky and smart! With just an empty plastic gallon jug, scissors, and a little creativity, you can create a Bat Mask that’s perfect for Halloween or a lesson on nocturnal animals. Not only is it a fun dress-up activity, but it also...

Penguins are one of the most fascinating animals for kids to learn about — they don’t fly, they waddle, and they live in some of the coldest places on Earth! This Penguin Craft is one of my favorites because it’s simple, adorable, and can be made with supplies you already have at home. It’s also a p...

There’s nothing quite like space to capture a child’s imagination. Planets, stars, astronauts, rockets—it’s a universe full of wonder! And what better way to bring that excitement to life than with a Jetpack Craft?

This activity is one of the most fun crafts of the school year. If your students (or...

There’s something magical about trees. They stand tall, changing their look with each passing season—bare in the winter, blossoming in spring, full and green in summer, and bursting with color in the fall.

When teaching kids about trees, it’s the perfect time to also introduce the four seasons. And...

Not every child takes to kindergarten right away—and that’s okay. Success in school depends on a mix of developmental, social, and environmental factors, and sometimes children simply need more time or support. Understanding why some children struggle helps parents and teachers provide the right enc...

School's out! Time to pivot to summer! What can I do to keep my children busy and productive in the summer? It is definitely a break, but it's also nice to have a little structure. One summer, in particular, I opted to have my children in zero camps, zero classes, and very little structure. By th...

Most aspects of phonemic awareness are learned and tested audibly. For instance, children must LISTEN to a word in order to figure out how many syllables it has. They have to LISTEN to a word to know what the beginning sound is. They have to LISTEN for the middle and ending sounds, as well. They ...

When Covid-19 hit and schools closed, my school also closed. I began to work on my goal of videoing an entire year's worth of preschool. 4 videos a week, about 25 minute videos, creating all of the worksheets, coloring pages, craft videos, etc. When the new school year began, schools opened, b...

To Whom It May Concern:

Children cannot just learn the letter sounds, decode letters and be long-term successful in reading and spelling. It seems like that is all it should take. However, studies show (and experience shows) that children must learn the relationship that sounds have to their wor...

Every once in a while I get a blank stare when I tell other educators that I teach my preschoolers to identify the letters ONLY by their sound at the beginning.  Some are annoyed. Some strongly disagree. This is WHY I do it: I am teaching 3, 4, and 5 year olds. My goal is to have them reading as ...