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
51 Easy Winter Writing Prompts For First Grade Kids
Winter writing prompts with fun and engaging themes are one of the best ways to get students excited about writing in January! Keep this list of 51 1st grade writing prompts handy when you're preparing your lesson plans this year!Winter Writing Prompts1. Make a list of your favorite winter sports activities.2. Draw and label a snowman.3. Write how to build a snowman. Teach students the writing ... read more
33 Best February Read Aloud Books For 1st Grade
Love is in the air and it's time to fill your classroom library with your favorite books for February. This list of 33 February read aloud books is everything you need for Valentine's Day, President's Day and Groundhogs Day. Head to your local or school library to grab this list of favorite February read aloud books for first graders.Valentine's Day1. The Day It Rained HeartsThis is an adorable ... read more
Winter Break Preparation: 11 Things To Do In Your Classroom
Winter break will soon be here and you're probably counting the minutes until you can run out that door! Believe me, I understand that feeling. One of the best things you can do before you leave school for your holiday break is to prepare for your first week back in January.The last thing any teacher wants is chaos and confusion when you return to school after the holidays. Here are 11 tips to ... read more
Literacy Centers In A First Grade Classroom
Are you getting ready to start literacy centers in your first grade classroom? Literacy centers provide opportunities for students to explore reading and writing concepts in a variety of ways. There're usually several centers set up in a first grade room, each with different activities. Students can visit literacy centers daily and rotate through each center. This gives kids the opportunity to ... read more
6 Best Tips For Teacher Survival During December
It's that time of year again! The days are shorter, the air is colder, and the stress levels of teachers everywhere are soaring. The last couple of weeks before your holiday break are challenging, there's no doubt about that. But I'm here to help you keep it stress-free, easy, and still productive and educational. Here are 5 teacher survival tips to help you make it through December in ... read more
Best Christmas Writing Prompts For Kindergarten & First Grade
Do you have a hard time getting your kindergarten and first grade students interested in writing? When December rolls around, I break out the Christmas writing prompts to get students engaged and excited to write.It's easy to teach first graders the writing process when you add some fun writing prompts or story starters to your lesson plans. Young children love to write about things they're ... read more
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