Hi, I’m Deedee!
I’m a teacher, literacy coach, curriculum author, podcast host, and lifelong learner who is passionate about helping young children become confident readers, writers, and thinkers.
For more than 25 years, I’ve worked in elementary education, teaching kindergarten, first grade, and second grade students. Along the way, I’ve also spent 15 years supporting teachers as a literacy coach, helping educators turn research into practical classroom instruction that works with real students in real classrooms.
I earned my Master’s Degree in Cross-Cultural Education and have completed LETRS and Orton-Gillingham training. These experiences have shaped the way I think about literacy instruction and continue to influence the resources, lessons, and professional development I create today.
Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to present at conferences across the United States and internationally, sharing research-based practices with educators who are looking for practical ways to improve student learning. I’ve also hosted hundreds of webinars and professional development sessions focused on literacy, writing instruction, classroom management, and effective teaching practices.
Today, I have the privilege of serving more than 10,000 educators through my blog, professional development, curriculum resources, webinars, and podcasts. I co-host two education podcasts, The Classroom Collaborative and From Research to Recess, where we break down educational research and discuss ways teachers can apply it in their classrooms.
Everything I share is grounded in both research and classroom experience. I know what it’s like to search for ideas at the end of a long teaching day, and I believe teachers deserve resources that are practical, effective, and easy to implement.
When I’m not creating resources or talking about teaching, you’ll usually find me reading, traveling, spending time with family, or exploring new ways to support teachers and students.
I’m so glad you’re here. Whether you’re looking for literacy ideas, writing instruction tips, classroom resources, or encouragement along the way, I hope you’ll find something that makes your teaching a little easier and a little more joyful.
I grew up in San Diego and began my teaching career in San Diego City Schools and received my Masters in Education degree. My teaching career allowed me to experience teaching to different age groups and in different classroom environments. My time spent as a second-grade teacher, a kindergarten teacher, and as a district-wide instructional coach has strengthened my passion for helping other teachers develop their personal teaching skills and enhance their own classrooms! My heart belongs to early childhood education and I love working with other teachers who share this same love as me.
If you would like to reach out to me personally, send me an email at deedee@mrswillskindergarten.com.
I love visiting schools and school districts to talk with fellow teachers about how, together, we can help kids learn! If you have any questions about the resources from Mrs.Wills’ Kindergarten, send me an email as well or reply to the specific thread!
Mrs. Wills’ Kindergarten is your go-to website for inspiration and instruction for your classroom. You’ll find everything from helpful tips for classroom management to year-long curriculum. New content (both free and available for purchase) is always being added. Scroll down to read more about available resources.
Mrs. Wills’ Kindergarten has loads of helpful curriculum for your classroom! Mrs. Wills specializes in kindergarten curriculum as well as first-grade curriculum. She has created content for kindergarten math, writing, reading, handwriting, and sight words. Whether you need general kindergarten activities, digital resources, handwriting printables, math resources, activities for kindergarten sight words or other kindergarten curriculum, Mrs. Wills’ Kindergarten has the resources to help you and your students thrive!
Kindergarten Science of Reading
Free Lessons and Activities for Kindergartners
Kindergarten Math Resources
Kindergarten Sight Words
Mrs. Wills’ Kindergarten provides kindergarten activities and classroom resources for teachers to improve their learning environments! Manage your classroom better and utilize effective lesson plans. Look no further for a trusted resource for lesson plans and lesson plan templates! Each week, Deedee provides a peek at her week so you can see exactly how she organizes her instruction. You can download the free editable lesson plan template each week to make it your own!
Kindergarten Classroom Management
Kindergarten Classroom Organization
Kindergarten Lesson Plans
Themed & Seasonal Classroom Ideas
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