Written by Molly Schwab – October 14, 2026 On a good day, you might get 15 full minutes for each group during small group instruction. But when you’re searching for books or teaching materials, the minutes tick by while your students wait. So, if you’re planning your guided reading strategies, the first place to start is organizing your small group
5 Tips For Organizing Small Groups: 1st Grade Guided Reading Strategies
Best Early Finisher Ideas for First Grade Classroom Management
Have you ever had students working quietly when someone calls out, “I’m done!” Suddenly, quiet work time is filled with interruptions as others finish. One of your first grade or kindergarten classroom management strategies should include teaching kids what to do when they finish early. Early finisher activities are short, independent tasks students can choose after completing their assigned work.
10 Easy Halloween Classroom Ideas for First Grade
These Halloween classroom ideas give kids something they’re excited to read, write, and talk about while practicing the skills you’re already teaching. Some have a little spooky Halloween vibe, and some are just great for fall. If October ever feels like all your first graders want to talk about is costumes, pumpkins, and Halloween, It can be frustrating when you’re
6 Helpful Classroom Management Strategies for Kids Who Blurt
Effective classroom management strategies can make a big difference when you have students who shout out every answer or constantly interrupt while you’re teaching. One child’s blurting can quickly take over a lesson, distract the entire class, and make it difficult for other students to participate. As a first grade teacher for many years, I dealt with my share of
5 Ways To Quiet A Noisy Classroom With Attention Getters
If you’ve ever stood in front of a noisy classroom thinking, “How am I ever gonna get these kids to quiet down?” you are definitely not alone! Knowing how to quiet a noisy classroom can make a huge difference when the noise level goes from perfectly fine to completely out of control in a matter of seconds. As teachers, we’ve
Classroom Behavior Expectations for Kids Who Won’t Stop Talking
Classroom behavior expectations can be especially tricky when it comes to talking. If you feel like you spend your entire day saying, “Stop talking” and “Shhh,” you’re definitely not alone. One of the biggest challenges in elementary school is getting kids to understand when it’s okay to talk and when it’s time to listen. The thing is, I don’t think
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