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Costumes, parades, treats, and games. That’s what we think of when we begin planning our classroom Halloween party. But 2020 and covid came along and did a big whammy on that, didn’t they? How in the world are you going to have a fun Halloween party without any……fun? Here are a few ideas that will make your students smile, while… Read More
It’s finally beginning to feel like fall around here! The air is crisp and the leaves are changing colors. It’s my favorite time of the year! So, of course, it’s time to break out the Halloween lesson plans and pumpkin activities! We spent last week learning all about pumpkins – how they grow, describing them, and what you can make out… Read More
Are you ready for some creepy fun in your classroom? This list of 20 not-too-spooky Halloween read alouds will have your kids laughing and learning! I’ve put together my list of favorite October books with engaging lessons to help you in your planning this month! 1. Bone Soup Bone Soup is one of my favorite books to read in October!… Read More
Do you need ideas for teaching distance learning in first grade? One thing that’s helped me the most is YouTube! It’s free, has thousands of books and videos and it’s easy to use. Take a look at some of the ways I use YouTube for both my face to face and online classroom. 1. Whole Group Teaching My number one… Read More
Are you searching for new and interesting read alouds for September? These stories may be just what you’re looking for and I’ve created engaging lesson plans to go along with each story, to help you in your planning this month! I absolutely love starting my school year with these picture books for children and I’m sure you will too! Stick… Read More
Do your students hate writing? If you struggle to get more than a few words from your students before they say “I’m done”, you may need more modeling from the teacher in the form of shared writing. The Definition Of Shared Writing I love this quote from Stephen King because it is so true in a first-grade classroom. “If you… Read More
