Firstieland - First Grade Teacher Blog
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Teaching grammar to 1st grade can be challenging, but with the right noun activities, learning can be fun and interactive. Nouns are one of the building blocks of language skills, and introducing them through engaging lessons, games, digital slides, and activities helps young learners grasp the concept easily. Here are some exciting ways to teach nouns in a way that… 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
Classroom library organization and management can be simple when you put a few systems into place. Let’s take a deep dive into how to effectively set up your classroom library. What is the purpose of a classroom library? Every elementary schoolroom needs a classroom library. For many kindergarten and first grade teachers, this is one of the focal points of… 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
Have you ever wondered how to keep kids interested in reading. Here are a few ideas to help you make reading a wonderland in your classroom! 1. Comfortable Seating Where is your favorite place to read at home? Chance are you aren’t going to mention a hard metal chair…but that’s what most of the seating is in a typical classroom…. Read More
Building stamina and reading to self can start on the very first day of school, but where do you begin? Follow these steps to build accountability and have your students reading in no time! #1 Determine Each Child’s Reading Level The first thing you will need to do is review each students reading file from the prior year. Hopefully, you… Read More
