First Grade Teaching Ideas
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Summer Review of First Grade Skills
Keep kids sharp and help prevent summer learning losses by having skills worksheets ready to go! In this blog post, we share our favorite budget-friendly ideas for teachers and families of children moving from first grade to second grade... lots of fun tips and strategies we've been sharing with our students' families for years, plus new summer worksheets that cover multiple reading, writing, and math standards. Ready to print and use, the set is a great tool to send home before the long break!
Back to School with Pigeon - Activities for K-1
It's time for Pigeon to go to school, but he really, really doesn't want to. In fact, he spends most of the story trying to get out of it. "What if I don't like school?" "What if there is math?" "What if the teacher doesn't like pigeons?" The good news is, by the end of the book, he realizes it's all going to be ok, which is hopefully reassuring for your students as well. If this Mo Willems picture book is on your back to school read-aloud list, come check out all these fun ideas for K-1 kids!
Chrysanthemum Activities for 1st and 2nd Grade
Poor Chrysanthemum... she loved her name until the kids at school teased her about it. After that, she thought it was dreadful. I think on some level, we all can relate to Chrysanthemum's story and her journey with a few mean girls. This sweet story by Kevin Henkes has long been a back to school favorite, but it's also great for developing vocabulary and deepening comprehension skills, especially when studying character traits. Come see how we use this book on the first day of school and beyond.
Digital Prompts for Morning Work Journals
Mornings are a busy time, especially for teachers. And if you're like us, waiting in line for the copy machine doesn't make it go any smoother. So, switching from stacks of worksheets to morning work journals has been a game changer, not only for us, but the for the kids as well. Kids respond well to the predictability and consistency of routines. They work better when they know what to do, which means you get to work better in those precious minutes before the day really gets going. If you've been looking for a way to improve your morning work systems, come check out what we're doing with digital prompts and morning work journals for first grade.
How To Use Task Cards in the Classroom
Are you looking for the perfect way to engage your students in a hands-on learning experience? Look no further than task cards! These versatile tools can be used in the classroom for language arts, math, and so much more. With task cards, you can organize small groups, review skills, and provide independent practice opportunities. Get ready to revolutionize your teaching style with these fantastic resources! 🌟
The Best Videos for Teaching CVCe, Silent E, and Magic E!
These 6 YouTube videos will help you teach CVCe, Silent E, Magic E, Sneaky E...whatever you call this phonics pattern. Kids will be engaged and love listening to these videos. Watch your students grow in learning all about Silent E, Magic E, Sneaky E, CVCe phonics rule!
5 Fun AND Instructional Videos to Teach Syllables to New Readers
These are the BEST videos to teach syllables on YouTube. Whether you are looking for new ideas or just want to add some fun activities to your preschool, kindergarten or first grade classroom. Practice counting and breaking words into syllables with these engaging video ideas.
