What are your favorite November picture books? During this month we teach about the changing leaves, turkey trouble and all the ways we can be thankful. Here are some of the best read alouds for the month of November. Books About Turkeys1. A Turkey For ThanksgivingIn this adorable book, A Turkey For Thanksgiving, Mr. and Mrs. Moose want to invite all their friends for Thanksgiving - including ... read more
25 Ways To Encourage Writing Independence In Kids
If groans and grumbles come along with your writing lessons, it may be time to encourage writing in a new way with your students. Take a look at these 25 ways you can foster independent writing in your kindergarten or first-grade classroom.Encouraging Writing1. Model WritingBefore you can get your students writing independently they must first know what good writing looks like. Taking the time to ... read more
Amazing Ideas For A Safe Classroom Halloween Party In 2021
Costumes, parades, treats, and games. That's what we think of when we begin planning our classroom Halloween party. But 2020 and covid came along and did a big whammy on that, didn't they?How in the world are you going to have a fun Halloween party without any......fun? Here are a few ideas that will make your students smile, while still keeping it socially distant and educational. 1. You've Been ... read more
Best Pumpkin Activities For Elementary Students In First Grade
It's finally beginning to feel like fall around here! The air is crisp and the leaves are changing colors. It's my favorite time of the year! So, of course, it's time to break out the Halloween lesson plans and pumpkin activities! We spent last week learning all about pumpkins - how they grow, describing them, and what you can make out of them. My firsties loved it! Take a look at some of the ... read more
20 Outstanding Halloween Read Alouds For Kids
Are you ready for some creepy fun in your classroom? This list of 20 not-too-spooky Halloween read alouds will have your kids laughing and learning! I've put together my list of favorite October books with engaging lessons to help you in your planning this month! 1. Bone SoupBone Soup is one of my favorite books to read in October! In this story, Finnegan travels from town to town in search of a ... read more
5 Ways To Use YouTube For Distance Learning In First Grade
Do you need ideas for teaching distance learning in first grade? One thing that's helped me the most is YouTube! It's free, has thousands of books and videos and it's easy to use. Take a look at some of the ways I use YouTube for both my face to face and online classroom. 1. Whole Group TeachingMy number one tip is to use free YouTube videos to help you teach your whole group lessons, both in ... read more
September Picture Books For Children
Are you searching for new and interesting read alouds for September? These stories may be just what you're looking for and I've created engaging lesson plans to go along with each story, to help you in your planning this month! I absolutely love starting my school year with these picture books for children and I'm sure you will too!Stick And StoneOne of the most important things to do, as we start ... read more
Best Strategies For Shared Writing In First Grade In 2021
Do your students hate writing? If you struggle to get more than a few words from your students before they say "I'm done", you may need more modeling from the teacher in the form of shared writing. The Definition Of Shared WritingI love this quote from Stephen King because it is so true in a first-grade classroom. "If you want to be a writer, you must do two things above all others: read a lot and ... read more
5 Ways To Fit First Grade Writing Into Your Day
Fitting your first grade writing lessons into your day can sometimes feel like a struggle. But with these 5 tips you'll have your students writing every day!1. Sign InOne of the easiest ways to get your kids writing from the very start of the day is to have them sign in. Create a sign in area near your classroom door. You can use an easel or laminated sheet of paper where students sign their ... read more
4 Easy First Grade Writing Prompts For September
Yellow pencils, neatly sharpened and sitting in a cup. All ready for your students to begin writing on their first day of school. But how do you begin? What are the best first grade writing prompts for September? Kindergarten or first grade students should begin slowly. Fill your first week lessons with fun writing topics to help your kindergarten and first grade students understand the writing ... read more
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