Firstieland - First Grade Teacher Blog
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You’ve come to the right place if you’re looking for creative Valentine’s Day bulletin board ideas for the classroom. These February bulletin board ideas use simple materials like construction paper and paint to welcome students into your classroom in a fun way. If you’re ready for the best bulletin board ideas for Valentine’s Day, here’s your inspiration! Before you get… 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
Winter break will soon be here and you’re probably counting the minutes until you can run out that door! Believe me, I understand that feeling. One of the best things you can do before you leave school for your holiday break is to prepare for your first week back in January. The last thing any teacher wants is chaos and… Read More
If you’re an elementary teacher headed back to school there’s one thing you definitely need – a teacher backpack or bag! You’ll want something stylish and cute with lots of room. If you’re wondering what’s in my teacher bag here’s a list of things I’ve carried back and forth over the years: papers to grade, laptop, lamination to cut out,… Read More
You just got the call saying that you got the job! You may be wondering what is it like to be a first year teacher in first grade? What can you expect and what will you be teaching? Here is a general overview of the curriculum you will teach in first grade. 1. What Do First Grade Teachers Teach? The… Read More
As you head back to school one thing you’ll need to make is your school supply list for parents. Kindergarten and 1st grade students use lots of basic supplies over the year. Most schools will provide some things like paper, paint, and office necessities but that’s about it. Teachers generally send home a materials list to students before school starts… Read More
