When it comes to teaching our first graders how to read we know that phonics is one of the absolute best ways for elementary students to begin to recognize and learn words. But, teaching phonics can become soooooooo tedious for both teachers and our students. Let’s be honest: worksheet after ... Read More about 8 Ways to Get your First Graders Excited about Phonics

“I’m done, now what": the famous words of an early finisher. How often do you hear this throughout your day? I can picture a few of my first graders right now, hand up, shouting “I’m done, I’m done”. We all have those fast finishers, and this can be challenging for even the most experienced ... Read More about I’m Done Now What? Activities for Your Early Finishers

Teaching reading isn’t an easy task. There is so much strategy that we teachers have to focus on to help our students become strong readers. Plus, reading is a pretty important skill don’t you think? In all seriousness, we have a pretty big job on our hands when it comes to strategies for teaching ... Read More about Strategies for First Grade Reading Comprehension

In first grade, we teach students how to read.  Reading is one of the most important things a student learns to do. In my classroom we spend at least 30 minutes a day reading. It can be challenging to keep students engaged in reading. This blog post will share strategies to keep your students ... Read More about 3 Strategies to Keep Students Engaged in Reading

I love all things reading especially when it comes to teaching my students strategies to help them gain success. Watching my first-grade students learn to read gives me all the feels but it’s a constant work in progress to create strong readers. So, let’s talk fluency since we are approaching the ... Read More about Strategies for Teaching Reading Fluency in First Grade