<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[A Kinder World Teaching ]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Kinder World ]]></description><link>https://www.akinderworldteaching.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 08:01:49 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.akinderworldteaching.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[CodeMonkey for Teachers: Building Coding Skills and a Growth Mindset Through Game-Based Learning]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a kindergarten teacher, I love teaching coding to my kindergarten students. (#ad)  I truly believe that coding develops problem-solvers, it fosters a growth mindset, and gives students the confidence to persevere through challenges. My daughter loves playing Codemonkey , and it is so fun to watch her go through the levels as she gains more confidence in her coding skills.  That’s why many educators are turning to  CodeMonkey , a powerful, game-based coding platform designed for student...]]></description><link>https://www.akinderworldteaching.com/single-post/codemonkey-for-teachers-building-coding-skills-and-a-growth-mindset-through-game-based-learning</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697040df8067b29f7ce7105b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 03:07:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/311602d9fa83404588db6a0837e0136a.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jenny LaRocque</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How I will simplify Literacy Centers in My Kindergarten Classroom. ]]></title><description><![CDATA[One thing I’m changing about next school year is I am simplifying Literacy Centers (guided reading centers). I am going to have the same...]]></description><link>https://www.akinderworldteaching.com/single-post/how-i-will-simplify-literacy-centers-in-my-kindergarten-classroom</link><guid isPermaLink="false">667f677a0936985b0c82d7a0</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Jun 2024 02:33:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/650909_bc2fa483b6d6437aa29fbe9d0b2a27f0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jenny LaRocque</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 of The Best Toddler Activities to encourage large motor skills, fine motor skills &#38; sensory play]]></title><description><![CDATA[As parents and caregivers, we constantly seek the best ways to support our toddlers' development. One crucial aspect is the role of toys...]]></description><link>https://www.akinderworldteaching.com/single-post/4-of-the-best-toys-that-will-keep-your-toddler-busy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6662f9fd28184c4d67ea9f16</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2024 22:20:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/650909_1a119afe77574b7082665dd4120c1251~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jenny LaRocque</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Hijab Day Free Lesson]]></title><description><![CDATA[World Hijab Day is on February 1st. My favorite lesson to teach is about Ibtihaj Muhammad. I created a free Google Slides lesson plan for...]]></description><link>https://www.akinderworldteaching.com/single-post/world-hijab-day-free-lesson</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65b9c9b9090cfc28c79d3e2f</guid><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2024 04:38:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/650909_8e559b7715b6485c9cb8392f7467f8fa~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jenny LaRocque</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ring in the New Year with Exciting Activities for Kindergarteners and preschoolers!]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we bid farewell to another year and welcome a new year, it's time to infuse the spirit of celebration and learning into your...]]></description><link>https://www.akinderworldteaching.com/single-post/ring-in-the-new-year-with-exciting-activities-for-kindergarteners-and-preschoolers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65937b2c07825caa25881965</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jan 2024 04:39:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/650909_398f74e447fe4a1ab48ff4e6c62d4069~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jenny LaRocque</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whisking Up Winter Magic: Gingerbread-Themed Activities]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the winter chill settles in, there's no better way to infuse warmth and joy into your classroom than with gingerbread-themed...]]></description><link>https://www.akinderworldteaching.com/single-post/whisking-up-winter-magic-gingerbread-themed-activities</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65530817092b4d0043d013cf</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 Dec 2023 07:38:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/650909_a5ffa03975d94b3db8ed947d9e43b867~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jenny LaRocque</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[8 Ideas on how to celebrate Diwali in your classroom ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here are some fun activities that you can celebrate and teach about Diwali in your classroom. Kindergarten and Preschool Students learn...]]></description><link>https://www.akinderworldteaching.com/single-post/8-ideas-on-how-to-celebrate-diwali-in-your-classroom</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6551a85d6aed7dcdbf5138e8</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Nov 2023 22:17:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/650909_7992895fa60840289986e31056ff9e41~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jenny LaRocque</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Great Pumpkin Room Transformation ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watching It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown is a tradition in my family that I was so excited to share with my students. This is a fun...]]></description><link>https://www.akinderworldteaching.com/single-post/great-pumpkin-room-transformation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65244d9a532e042c45be9129</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Oct 2023 20:45:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/650909_d6e484157a954af6a4d1b38b79d54b4d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jenny LaRocque</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Set the Stage to Engage: Disney World Virtual Field Trip Math Lesson ]]></title><description><![CDATA[I brought a little Get Your Teach On Magic into my classroom this past week. 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All of the following...]]></description><link>https://www.akinderworldteaching.com/single-post/5-videos-for-your-students-to-watch-before-break-that-are-not-centered-around-christmas</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61babe529e082f0016f95a6c</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 2021 04:41:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/650909_81d6ff23988e435c8ae674a9a98c5c60~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jenny LaRocque</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trauma Informed Schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[This school year, it will be more important than ever to focus on students’ social and emotional well being. 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In this blog post, I'll be sharing how my students engage in student led learning about space, STEM...]]></description><link>https://www.akinderworldteaching.com/single-post/space-unit-s-o-l-e-research-and-stem-centers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5cce4d7d4fbded08a345f1e1</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2019 03:04:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/650909_846ef5e70e5d488e827a16d7fdd9569d~mv2_d_2448_2448_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jenny LaRocque</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 IDeas to Teach about Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mexico has such a beautiful, rich culture make sure you that you are not teaching stereotypes. 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]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teaching Songkran to students presents a wonderful opportunity to celebrate diversity, promote cultural understanding, and cultivate...]]></description><link>https://www.akinderworldteaching.com/single-post/how-to-teach-about-songkran-in-your-classroom</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5caea5d8d66ce400157f7d96</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2019 03:15:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/650909_6211b709aa67439e922d6779614cb999~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jenny LaRocque</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loose Parts Masterpiece Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[Loose parts is my new favorite part of Provocation Centers. I call this The Masterpiece center and it is going to be a permanent center. ...]]></description><link>https://www.akinderworldteaching.com/single-post/loose-parts-masterpiece-center</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5c5a5ab6841bea07a8343177</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2019 03:12:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/650909_f6a011af9ae74eaab72517f0fa23ce53~mv2_d_2448_2448_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jenny LaRocque</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How I track for Standards Based Grading in Kindergarten]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tracking (gathering evidence) for Standards Based Grading can be overwhelming. So, I organized it in a way that I can easily grab a...]]></description><link>https://www.akinderworldteaching.com/single-post/2019/01/28/how-i-track-for-standards-based-grading-in-kindergarten</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5c5a2bc3b259f80748fb753b</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2019 03:47:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/650909_b43f4c30570246f2854182440f6856f5~mv2_d_2959_1877_s_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jenny LaRocque</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[8 Ways to do Classroom Celebrations without Food or Toys]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celebrations (or rewards) are a great way to inspire students and build a classroom community.  In my classroom, I love do celebrations...]]></description><link>https://www.akinderworldteaching.com/single-post/2019/01/15/8-ways-to-do-classroom-celebrations-without-food-or-toys</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5c5a2bc342a280073c60f5e2</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2019 01:39:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/650909_a6b561609704467b9f8a802b2d10e369~mv2_d_2048_1366_s_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jenny LaRocque</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fairy Tale STEM Challenge | December Lesson Plan Ideas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fairy Tales are a great December preschool theme or a December kindergarten theme. These STEM challenges will enhance your kindergarten...]]></description><link>https://www.akinderworldteaching.com/single-post/2018/11/18/low-prep-low-cost-fairy-tale-steam-activities</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5c5a2bc36303cb06fdfa38e7</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2018 03:05:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/650909_a18d10763d8d43149f05130bc66a6f1d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jenny LaRocque</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>