Teaching first grade and kindergarten writing is a crucial step in students' educational journey. Teaching writing requires creativity, patience, and an understanding of the developmental needs of young children. By implementing the strategies in this post, you can create a dynamic and engaging writing curriculum that helps students build their language skills, develop their creative voices, and ... read more
43 Awesome Books About Respect for Kids
Teaching young children about respect and good manners is a great way to improve your classroom management and teach important life skills. One of the best ways you can do this is through the use of some awesome books about respect for kids! This list of 45 children's books will give you lots of ideas to help your students make good choices and learn about respecting others in a fun way. It Is ... read more
The Best Elementary SEL Strategies For Teachers in 2023
One of teachers biggest concerns in the classroom today is social emotional learning and how to teach SEL skills to young people. Having gone through a pandemic and coming out on the other side, we see the toll it has taken on students' mental health. Behavior issues are at an all-time high and teachers are struggling to help young children with their emotional needs. How do we help kids regulate ... read more
91 Fun Icebreaker Getting To Know You Games For Kids
Looking for some getting to know you games for students? These ice breakers are a great way for new students to make friends during the first few weeks of school. First Day Of School Icebreakers1. Beach Ball Toss: Label a beach ball with words like "favorite food", "favorite color", and "favorite tv show". Students can sit in a circle and toss the ball back and forth around the circle. ... read more
5 Friendship Activities For Elementary Students
Friendship activities for elementary students are a great way to begin your back-to-school lesson plans. Creating a caring classroom climate and teaching friendship skills will build social skills and set the tone for your whole year.For many students, coming back to school (or starting school for the first time) is an exciting time of the year! They look forward to all the new and exciting things ... read more
The Dot By Peter H Reynolds Growth Mindset For Kids
If your students struggle when trying new things, try some growth mindset activities for kids. These ideas are a great way to help students gain confidence and feel inspired when trying something new for the first time. Fun Growth Mindset Activities With The DotThe Dot by Peter H. Reynolds is s great book to read to your class when you want to teach your students about having a growth mindset and ... read more
Teaching Map Skills to Elementary Students With Me On The Map
As elementary teachers, we play a crucial role in shaping young learners into good citizens with a comprehensive understanding of the world around them. A significant aspect of this is teaching map skills to students in grades kindergarten to second grade. In this post, we'll explore: what map skills are why they are essential the basic map skills young learners need to develop What are map ... read more
34 Best Spring Read Alouds For First Grade
Spring is in the air, and what better way to celebrate the arrival of this beautiful season than by reading some great books to your first graders? In this blog post, I'll be sharing some of my favorite spring read alouds for first grade. These picture books are perfect for introducing your young readers to the changing seasons and the signs of spring. 1. And Then It's Spring by Julie Fogliano ... read more
11 Best Ways To Help Struggling Writers In First Grade
Writing can feel daunting for struggling writers in first grade, but it doesn't have to be! Many first graders are just starting out on the journey of becoming writers, and your struggling writers may need special help getting off on the right foot. From setting clear expectations to using tools like anchor charts and mentor texts, teachers have many writing resources at their disposal. In this ... read more
58 Fun Indoor Recess Ideas For Elementary
Winter is here and that can only mean one thing in a kindergarten or first grade classroom. It's time to start thinking about indoor recess activities. Once that cold weather or rainy day hits, indoor recess is inevitable. How can you keep your entire class occupied and under control on indoor recess days? Here are 50 ideas to use when inclement weather is here:Indoor Recess Ideas For Kindergarten ... read more
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