Firstieland - First Grade Teacher Blog
Where learning feels like play.
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
Winter is here and that can only mean one thing in a kindergarten or first grade classroom. It’s time to start thinking about indoor recess activities. Once that cold weather or rainy day hits, indoor recess is inevitable. How can you keep your entire class occupied and under control on indoor recess days? Here are 50 ideas to use when… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
As a kindergarten or first grade teacher, you want your students to be engaged and enjoy learning. Fortunately, there are many ways to add more play in the classroom and still keep students learning. Here are 11 simple tips to help you make learning feel like play in your classroom. Why is play important in the classroom? Play is essential… Read More
The importance of play cannot be understated. From the moment children are born, they learn best through play. It’s how they explore their world, imagine new possibilities and make choices. As children grow older, play becomes more organized and structured, but it continues to be a vital part of their physical, social, and emotional development. In elementary school children have… Read More
