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Kindergarten Hacks & Classroom Management Tools

Save time and eliminate kinder chaos!

After working in kindergarten for over 10 years, I have come to develop and create some unique classroom strategies and management tools that will not only save you time but will also make your days a little bit more smoother.  Read on to learn more about these easy to implement kinder hacks!


MUD&marbles Kinder Hacks

Fanny Pack

Using a fanny pack in kindergarten is one of my favourite hacks!  It holds everything I need to address all kinds of situations saving you time and eliminating chaos.  Inside your fanny pack you can store the following items... highlighter, pencil, eraser, band aides, smart phone, stickers, stamp & hand  sanitizer!

Lip smackers "smellies"

You might be wondering why I have added lip chap as a kindergarten hack.  Well let me tell you why.  I don't use Lip Smackers lip chap for lips, instead I use it as a quick time saving sensory award and rub it on the tops of my student's hands and they absolutely love it!  It's like a smelly stamp replacing the need to peel off papers on stickers (plus the downfall with stickers is that they eventually fall off causing lots of tears).  The wonderful aroma of the smelly award delights the kids to no end and you can change the flavors each day! It's quick and easy!

Dog/pet water bowls

Swap out your small water containers in art (which often spill) for a dollar store dog dish that is round, low and stable.  I love using these dog bowls in the center of a table.  They are big enough to share and don't spill!  I find it's much easier to clean one of these pet bowls compared to several small containers.  This is a great kinder art hack!

Bathroom change mat

When students have a bathroom accident and they have to change their clothes in the class washroom, use a large piece of bristol board from your art cupboard as a quick clean change mat!

Golf pencils

Get rid of those large oversized pencils and replace them with small golf pencils which are much easier to handle and use in kindergarten.  


Welcome to kinder hacks and classroom management!

Kindergarten Bathroom sign

Kindergarten Bathroom sign

Kindergarten Bathroom sign

kindergarten bathroom sign

 Here it is!... a super simple kindergarten bathroom sign with REAL visuals and no tricky words to read. Just print, laminate and hang in desired location. A great addition to kindergarten bathroom care management. 

Broken crayons to new!

Kindergarten Bathroom sign

Kindergarten Bathroom sign

homemade melted crayons

All those broken crayons in your classroom now have a creative purpose! This guide will walk you through step by step on how to make the best homemade crayons by reusing broken ones. Melted crayons make a very unique and cost efficient student gift during special events and holidays. Place them in your classroom birthday box or prize bin to save money! The possibilities are endless. You can even incorporate the peeling of the papers as a fun fine motor activity in your kindergarten class. Get your students to sort the crayons according to color. Tips and tricks are included to save you time. Pages with real pictures in color are also included for ideas and inspiration. Details on how to make the donut crayon with icing are also included. The best places to find silicone molds are listed in this resource or keep it simple and use a mini muffin sheet. The recipe is in black and white.

I hope you enjoy this fun kindergarten hack!

Stop PEEing On The Floor!

Kindergarten Bathroom sign

Stop PEEing On The Floor!

Stop peeing on the floor grab and go note for kindergarten parents

Stop peeing on the floor!  Here it is!... a super simple time saving bathroom management tool (grab and go note) for parents. Just print, cut and grab and go! A great addition to kindergarten bathroom care and management. Encourages parent support.

Bathroom Accident note

Behaviour Note for disruption

Stop PEEing On The Floor!

bathroom accident note for kindergarten parents

 Do you have students who frequently have bathroom accidents? Here it is!... a super simple Oops note (grab and go bathroom accident note) for parents. Save time throughout the year with this simple classroom management tool. Just print, cut, grab and go! This product saves so much time! I use it on a weekly basis in my own classroom. No more writing lengthy notes or emails. All that is required of you is to fill in the date, child's name and some quick check marks, then pack it in your child's backpack or mail bag and send home! I have included 2 templates (2 per page as well as 4 per page) to suit your needs. A HOW TO page with ways to store these notes and save you space is also included! This is truly a great addition to kindergarten bathroom management as well as a great tool for quick communication to parents. 

ouch Injury note

Behaviour Note for disruption

Behaviour Note for disruption

injury note for kindergarten parents

This is a great time saving tool for any early years program! Here it is!... a super simple OUCH/INJURY note (grab and go note) for parents. Save time on a daily basis and throughout the year with this simple classroom management tool. Just print, cut, grab and go! This product saves so much time! I use it on a daily basis in my own classroom and during outdoor duty. No more writing lengthy notes or emails. All that is required of you is to fill in the date, child's name and circle what happened, then pack it in your child's backpack or mail bag and send home! I have included 2 templates (2 per page as well as 4 per page) to suit your needs. A HOW TO page with ways to store these notes and save you space is also included! This is truly a great addition to any primary program as well as a great tool for quick communication to parents. 

Behaviour Note for disruption

Behaviour Note for disruption

Behaviour Note for disruption

behaviour note disruption for kindergarten parents

 It is often hard and tricky finding a moment in the day to write a thorough note regarding disruptive behaviours. Save time and headaches with this quick grab and go behaviour note which highlights disruption to learning. Simply check off the behaviours, sign it and send home. This product will save you time while keeping parents/guardians informed. Print in black and white or on coloured paper. 

Extra clothing needed

Please Bring A Water Bottle To School

Please Bring A Water Bottle To School

extra clothing needed grab and go note for parents in kindergarten or daycare

 This is a great time saving tool for any early years program! Here it is!... a super simple EXTRA CLOTHING NEEDED note (grab and go note) for parents. Save time on a daily basis and throughout the year with this simple classroom management tool. Just print, cut, grab and go! This product saves so much time! I use it on a weekly basis in my own classroom. No more writing lengthy notes or emails. All that is required of you is to fill in the date, child's name and circle the items of clothing needed, then pack it in your child's backpack or mail bag and send home! I have included 2 templates (2 per page as well as 4 per page) to suit your needs. A HOW TO page with ways to store these notes and save you space is also included! This is truly a great addition to any primary program as well as a great tool for quick communication to parents. 

Please Bring A Water Bottle To School

Please Bring A Water Bottle To School

Please Bring A Water Bottle To School

Bring a water bottle to school parent reminder

Do you have students who frequently forget their water bottles?! Save time throughout the year with this simple classroom management tool! This product gives you four reminder notes per page. Simply print in black and white or on colored paper and send home to parents. I created this product because I found I was wasting a lot of time trying to find dixie cups and cleaning up spills from cups! Print as many as you need and use throughout the entire year! Perfect for kindergarten, daycare and homeschool!


Kinder parent interview sheet

Please Bring A Water Bottle To School

Kinder parent interview sheet

Kindergarten parent teacher interview sheet

 This parent teacher interview sheet is a wonderful addition to your kindergarten resources. Just print ahead of time and write down your notes for each student including their areas of strength "glowing" as well as areas for improvement "growing." There is a section for parents to work on areas of need at home with their child as well as a section for any parent concerns that may arise during the interview. Print on one page or print 2 per page. Re use every year during your parent teacher interviews! Perfect for kindergarten. 


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