Clearly, I love first grade! First-graders are beginning to grow in confidence and are truly excited about their learning journey….
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7 Ways to Help Struggling Readers in First Grade
Regardless of the skill level, first grade is a critical time for first graders to improve their reading skills and be building upon new ones.
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…
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7 Mistakes I’ve Made When Teaching Phonics
I’ve been teaching for quite some time…so you can only imagine all of the things I have learned and all…
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6 Strategies for Dealing with Challenging Behaviors in the Classroom
Dealing with disruptive behaviors in the classroom can be a challenging task for any teacher. These behaviors can not only…
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7 Simple Yet Effective Ideas to Make Lessons More Engaging
I’ve been teaching first grade for quite some time, and my teaching styles and strategies have changed throughout the years….
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Apple Day in the First Grade Classroom
I love a themed day in the classroom, but Apple Day is one of my favorites. It signifies the kick-off…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Seven Ideas You Can Steal to Assess Students in Math in First Grade
Math is one of those areas of assessment that can feel tricky because while students might be getting the correct answers, we need to assess to make sure they understand how and why. We have had to begin assessing in more creative ways to see the bigger picture of student’s understanding.
The Best Ways to Utilize Writing Assessments in 1st Grade
First grade is when we truly begin to see first-graders explode in their writing capabilities. We have moved past simple…
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Tips for Teaching Nonfiction in First Grade
Teaching nonfiction in first grade can feel overwhelming, but it can be really fun for you and your students with…
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10 Easy Ways to Assess Students in Reading
Teachers are constantly assessing students, and it almost becomes second nature. When I refer to assessments, I’m not talking about…
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No Stress Planning for a Sub
I’m just going to say it. I hate sub planning. We’ve all had those mornings where we wake up, and…
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Little to No Prep Math Centers
Can we be honest for a second…teachers need about ten more hours in their day. We are maxed out on…
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5 Strategies for Teaching Subtraction in 1st Grade
Raise your hand if you feel like you have mastered teaching addition strategies? But…when it comes to subtraction, you could…
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First-Grade Classroom Organization Hacks
Do you hear the words classroom organization and immediately put your hand to your face? Trust me, you are not…
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Using the Gingerbread Man to Teach Reading Comprehension
Happy December! And, what is December without talk of The Gingerbread Man? Raise your hand if your students love reading…
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Promoting Kindness in the Classroom
November 13th is World Kindness Day, and it’s the perfect time to remind our students of the importance of spreading…
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9 Ways to Help Struggling Writers in First Grade
Do you have struggling writers? What about a student who doesn’t enjoy writing? Struggling and reluctant writers are something we…
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9 Ways to Improve Reading Comprehension in First Grade
First grade is a really exciting part of a primary student’s reading journey. Improving reading comprehension is a significant aspect…
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Why I Love Spiral Review
I have been teaching for a long time, and I have seen many different philosophies and ways of doing things…
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