Summertime is the perfect opportunity to reflect on the past year and make decisions for the new year. I just finished my 27th year of teaching, and now more than ever, social-emotional learning is one of my top priorities. Since I began teaching, so much has changed, requiring social and emotional ... Read More about Making Time for Social Emotional Learning in the First Grade Classroom
7 Mistakes I’ve Made When Planning Reading
Whether you are a first-year teacher or a veteran teacher, chances are you have made a few mistakes when it comes to planning reading. Strategies and best practices constantly change, making it very hard for teachers to teach. Mistakes happen, teachers are also human, but hopefully, with a little ... Read More about 7 Mistakes I’ve Made When Planning Reading
Developing Fine Motor Skills in First Grade
You may have read the title "Developing Fine Motor Skills in First Grade" and thought why would we have to do that? Most fine motor skills are developed by first grade. Five years ago I would have agreed with you. But teaching during the pandemic has taught me a thing or two. The past two years ... Read More about Developing Fine Motor Skills in First Grade
Camping Day in First Grade
The end of the year is exhausting, and I truly don't know if there is any other way to describe it. And, this time every year, I wish I were sitting by a bonfire curled up in a cozy blanket with a book that isn't about the science of reading or how to better myself as a teacher. My camping dreams ... Read More about Camping Day in First Grade
Decodable Texts: Useful or Boring?
Teaching is ever-changing, research is evolving, and new methods come to the surface. And this often makes things challenging for teachers because reputations change. Decodable texts are one of the topics that get a bad reputation, and there are mixed reviews on whether they’re beneficial. like with ... Read More about Decodable Texts: Useful or Boring?
8 Must Do (Yes, Really) End of the School Year Activities
The end of the year tends to creep up on us fast! We blink, and somehow, it’s May! And the last few months of school get super busy and can be overwhelming for students, so it’s important to incorporate fun activities that help them enjoy their time. And it’s a fun way for me to celebrate them. Snag ... Read More about 8 Must Do (Yes, Really) End of the School Year Activities
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