Firstieland - First Grade Teacher Blog
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As kindergarten and first-grade teachers, we know that the beginning of the year sets the tone for everything that follows. The morning meeting is the perfect way to establish a strong sense of community from day one. Through the components of morning meeting, you can help students create a safe and supportive environment. Your morning meeting serves as a daily… Read More
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! Getting Started With Morning Meeting 1. Morning Message Begin your morning meeting with… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
