Several months into remote or hybrid learning, you might be looking for ways to shake things up a bit, especially those of you who teach the youngest (and most wiggly) students. Even if you’ve heard them before, a little reminder could spark a new idea, so here are four tips for teaching kindergarten in a hybrid/remote setting, plus notes on how our Kindergarten Stepping Stones program can help!
Take advantage of location
When you consider what a kindergarten classroom would look and feel like when you first walk through the doors, do you envision a large, colorful room divided carefully into learning centers? Is it filled with bright, primary colors and a variety of shapes, manipulates, and materials for your child to explore, play, and share? When considering the philosophy of teaching and learning, is it based on playing, singing, or engaging in practical activities such as drawing, and social interaction with new friends as part of the transition from home to school?