Firstieland - First Grade Teacher Blog
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Are you looking for some good professional books to read? This list of five must read educational books will inspire you on your teaching journey! I have read many books that have shaped my career and helped me become the best teacher that I could be, but these are my very favorites! #1 Marva Collins Way When did you know… Read More
Easter writing activities will keep your students engaged and excited about the writing process. Take a look at how we learn about persuasive writing with jelly beans! Jelly beans – love em’ or hate em’ they are a part of every child’s Easter basket! But which ones are your favorite? Do you like the spicy flavors? Or would you rather… Read More
Coloring Easter eggs with kids is a fun activity to do around Easter in your classroom and a great way to get kids engaged in writing! So, are you thinking this sounds like a hot mess? Well, let me tell you, I have a new twist on an old favorite that is going to make you want to try… Read More
Easter Bunny’s Assistant is a great book to get your students engaged and motivated for some creative Easter writing. Take a look at the fun way I incorporate this book into our Easter activities. This year, I decided to make a little change to my normal Easter activities in my classroom. Usually, I have a traditional Easter egg hunt with… Read More
Peter Rabbit activities are great to do with your kids in the Spring or with your Easter lessons. Do you know the difference between Peter Rabbit and Peter Cottontail? This simple lesson is a great way to compare and contrast the two stories! Peter Rabbit Activities Everyone loves the classic story The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter. In… Read More
Easter writing prompts for kids are a great way to get your students engaged in writing with a fun theme! This month we are working on opinion writing, which can be hard for my firsties! I decided they needed something to really get them excited about writing. Well……what do kids absolutely love? You guessed it…candy! Writing Our Opinion I thought… Read More
