Firstieland - First Grade Teacher Blog
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How do you keep your students on task and learning during October when all they’re thinking about is Halloween and trick or treat? This fun, seasonal read aloud will do the trick, and Spookley The Square Pumpkin by Joe Troiano will soon become one of your class favorites! This is a great story with a simple message of “You can’t judge a… Read More
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… 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
First week of school can be hectic and crazy when you are dealing with a room full of first graders! I always try to plan ahead and have plenty of fun to keep my firsties engaged and excited with these back to school activities. First Week Of School Activities Day 1 – First Day Jitters It’s good to… Read More
The classic tale of the gingerbread man is one of my favorites, but have you heard about the gingerbread baby? Take a peek at how I add some holiday magic to my classroom with these gingerbread baby activities. Gingerbread Baby Activities We started this lesson with one of my favorite stories, the tale of The Gingerbread Baby by Jan Brett…. Read More
