Get the most out of your morning meeting activities with fun ideas to help kindergarten and first grade students make new friends and practice skills in a fun way. Jump in and discover all the exciting things you can do to make your classroom morning meeting awesome! Prefer to listen? Podcast Episode 11 - The 4 Parts of Morning Meeting Every Elementary Teacher Should Know Getting ... read more
50 Awesome First Grade Read Alouds Kids Will Love
Whether you're looking for the perfect first grade read alouds to kick off the school year, searching for captivating chapter books to engage your students, or simply seeking stories with beautiful illustrations, we've got you covered. In this blog post, we've compiled a list of 50 fantastic picture books that are sure to delight your first graders. From classic tales to modern favorites, ... read more
15 Easy Tips For Teaching First Grade & Kindergarten Writing
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 2026
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 ... 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 Icebreakers 1. 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 ... read more
5 Friendship Activities For Elementary Students
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.Ā 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
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