Clearly, I love first grade! First-graders are beginning to grow in confidence and are truly excited about their learning journey. They are ready to become independent readers, writers, and students. I absolutely love being a first-grade teacher. But, I know it can also be nerve-racking stepping ... Read More about 9 Tips for New First Grade Teachers
6 Ideas for Your Classroom Winter Party
Can you believe we are already thinking about holiday parties? I feel like it was just Halloween, but here we are. Holiday parties still might look a little different for your district this year. Before Covid, many schools allowed parents in the classroom to help with planning and assisting with the ... Read More about 6 Ideas for Your Classroom Winter Party
Understanding the Components of Structured Literacy
Structured literacy is an evidence-based approach to teaching literacy that supports all learners, including those with dyslexia. Structured literacy emphasizes diagnostic, explicit, systematic, and cumulative, teaching of the components of literacy including phonology, sound-symbol, syllable ... Read More about Understanding the Components of Structured Literacy
Mastering Parent-Teacher Conferences: Your Ultimate Guide to Success
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
Fall Activities in the First Grade Classroom
Fall is here, and I am definitely ready for it. I love summer, but I am in definite need of some cooler weather and all things pumpkin. I absolutely love incorporating fall activities into my classroom, and it gets my students really excited about learning. From pumpkins to apples, and Halloween ... Read More about Fall Activities in the First Grade Classroom
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
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