Firstieland - First Grade Teacher Blog
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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
Anchor charts are a great tool to help support your instruction and get kids engaged in your lessons. But you may be wondering “Where do I begin?” and “Where do I get these anchor charts?” No worries! Here are my top tips for using anchor charts in your classroom. Why You Should Use Anchor Charts Anchor charts are the perfect… Read More
Bossy R activities for first grade can be fun and engaging when you add a cute story like The Bossy R Sisters! This lesson on r-controlled vowels was a hit with my first grade students and it’s sure to help your students learn all about this spelling pattern too. R-controlled vowels can be difficult for first graders. They all sound… Read More
