Love them of hate them, they are here!It is time for parent teacher conferences. Conferences can be stressful but I actually enjoy them. Teaching is all about building relationships - with students and their families. I approach conferences as another way to deepen our relationship. We have two ... Read More about Mastering Parent-Teacher Conferences: Your Ultimate Guide to Success
7 Ways to Help Struggling Readers in First Grade
First grade is a monumental time for your students in their reading journey. During first grade, children are developing the necessary skills to have a solid foundation in reading. But, not all students enter first grade at the same reading level. Some students are just emerging, while others have ... Read More about 7 Ways to Help Struggling Readers in First Grade
Unlocking Literacy Success: Exploring the Significance of Phonological and Phonemic Awareness
Research has shown that phonological and phonemic awareness are a great predictor of future reading success. Being phonologically aware prepares children for later reading instruction in phonics, word analysis, and spelling (Adams, Foorman, Lundberg, & Beeler, 1998; Chard, Simmons, ... Read More about Unlocking Literacy Success: Exploring the Significance of Phonological and Phonemic Awareness
Why Teaching Routines and Procedures Is the Secret to a Smooth-Running Primary Classroom
The first few weeks of school are some of the most important—and sometimes the most overwhelming—parts of the year. If you’re a primary teacher, you know that getting your students into a rhythm early on can make or break your entire year. That’s why teaching routines and procedures from day one ... Read More about Why Teaching Routines and Procedures Is the Secret to a Smooth-Running Primary Classroom
How to Teach Graphing in First Grade Math: Tips, Tools, and Activities
Graphing and interpreting data are essential math skills that set the foundation for future success in mathematics and real-world problem solving. In the primary grades—kindergarten, first grade, and second grade—teaching students how to collect information, organize it, and make sense of it can be ... Read More about How to Teach Graphing in First Grade Math: Tips, Tools, and Activities
The Easy Way to Keep Your Primary Class Engaged {and On Schedule}
If you've ever looked up at the clock and thought, "How is it already lunchtime and we didn’t get to math?" —you’re not alone. Time can slip away quickly in a primary classroom. That’s why using daily classroom slides with timers has completely transformed the way I manage my day—and honestly, my ... Read More about The Easy Way to Keep Your Primary Class Engaged {and On Schedule}
Successive Blending: A Scaffold for Beginning Readers
Have you ever read with a student who can segment the sound in a word but when they blend them together they come up with something totally different? I think we have all experienced this. For example, a student may tap out /b/ /u/ /t/ correctly but then read it as tub, or bu, or bet or ... Read More about Successive Blending: A Scaffold for Beginning Readers
Teaching Informative Writing to 1st Graders
Last but not least informational writing. This blog series has been so fun to do because I get the chance to review each area of writing and it’s a great refresher for my own classroom. I mentioned this in my previous posts…start with the basics. Introduce WHAT informative writing is to your ... Read More about Teaching Informative Writing to 1st Graders
16 Simple Ideas to Have the Best First Day of School Ever!
The first day of school is an exciting time but it’s also nerve-racking! Even after all of my years of teaching I still get nervous on the first day of school. Each year I hope for a year as great as the last one and of course, I want my students to enjoy being in my class. I have so many ... Read More about 16 Simple Ideas to Have the Best First Day of School Ever!
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