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Reading aloud to children in the classroom is vitally important to their success as a reader. But is it really as simple as just sitting down to read a book? Reading aloud to kids certainly isn’t a complicated process but there are a few things to consider before your next read aloud. Here are important strategies to remember when reading… Read More
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… Read More
If you’re a 1st grade teacher, you know that trying to fit everything into your day can seem like an impossible task. First grade word work contains so many different skills! There are high frequency words, phonics, phonemic awareness, spelling words and grammar. The list seems endless. Take a look at how I fit all of these skills into one… Read More
Do your students hate writing? If you struggle to get more than a few words from your students before they say “I’m done”, you may need more modeling from the teacher in the form of shared writing. The Definition Of Shared Writing I love this quote from Stephen King because it is so true in a first-grade classroom. “If you… Read More
Fitting your first grade writing lessons into your day can sometimes feel like a struggle. But with these 5 tips you’ll have your students writing every day! 1. Sign In One of the easiest ways to get your kids writing from the very start of the day is to have them sign in. Create a sign in area near your… Read More
Do you ever get that feeling of dread when it’s time to teach writing? Do you feel frustrated with sloppy handwriting, lack of creativity and the same old boring writing from your students? If that feels like you, I’ll let you in on my secret. Balanced literacy is your ticket to creating first grade writers. What Is Balanced Literacy? In… Read More
