Prefer to listen? Podcast Episode 9 - Friendship Skills for Kids: Tips for Elementary Teachers 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 ... 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 Dot The 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... read more
Presidents’ Day Activities Kids Will Love
Teaching your students about Presidents Day is a great way to incorporate some social studies standards into your lesson plans in February. But how can you teach about American presidents in an age-appropriate way? Follow along with our week-long unit as I show you how I taught my students all about President's Day. President's Day Activities Day 1 - An Introduction To President's Day Before we ... read more
Easy Groundhog Day Activities For First Grade
Groundhog Day is fast approaching. Do you remember the excitement you felt waking up on February 2nd and wondering if the groundhog saw his shadow? I remember watching the morning news wondering if there would be six more weeks of winter or if spring was just around the corner! Groundhog Day activities are perfect for kindergarten, first or second grade because you can integrate this theme with ... read more
Reading Centers Without Interruption In 4 Easy Steps
You're excited to set up your reading centers in your classroom and you intend to use them during your small group instruction time. But how can you ensure that students stay on task and avoid interruption? With a few simple tips and tricks, running reading centers with fewer interruptions can be done with ease! How do you manage reading centers without interruption? There are 4 simple ... read more
5 Best Reading Centers In Kindergarten and First Grade
Are you using reading centers in your classroom? Kindergarten and 1st grade are the foundational years for students to begin to develop literacy skills. Whether it's learning to recognize letters, spell words, writing sentences, or learning how to read, it's a critical time in a child's academic life. To help children reach these goals in the most effective way possible your students will need ... read more
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