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Word Work and Segmenting Sounds
Do you use word work activities in your classroom? I’m a big fan of word work in the first-grade classroom since it offers so many engaging ways to begin diving into the fundamentals of reading and writing, like segmenting. If you’re brand new to word work or in need of some new ideas to try,…
7 Time-Saving Resources for February
Who’s ready to start planning February lessons?! February is a short month, with a lot going on! We’ve got Groundhog Day, Black History Month, Presidents’ Day, Dental Health Month, and Valentine’s Day all in the shortest month of the year. There are plenty of ways to engage students while working on fun learning activities in…
The Importance of Mastering Math Facts
Practicing math facts is an ongoing lesson in the primary classroom. As with many other topics, practice makes progress! I believe in creating many opportunities to learn addition and subtraction facts so that children can practice over and over again in different ways. If you’re looking for new ways to weave math facts into your…
3 Benefits of Using Cross-Curricular Teaching
Cross-curricular teaching was always one of my favorite ways to present new information to my students. I especially loved using this method when we were taking a deep dive into a new subject. If you’re new to using cross-curricular teaching units, you might be wondering what it’s all about. Today I’m covering the top 3…
Fun and Engaging Winter Activities
Winters can feel so long in the classroom! When you’re cooped up inside it’s important to have a variety of engaging activities to keep those students learning in fun ways. Looking for some new lessons to try? You’re in luck, today I’m sharing a whole round-up of all my favorite winter activities from Christmas through…
Using Reading A-Z In The Classroom
Have you ever used Reading A-Z in your classroom? As a long-time first-grade teacher, I’ll always be a big fan! This online reading program is jam-packed with ready to use reading resources and it’s the perfect way to help your students grow in their reading abilities each week. If you’re looking for ways to make…
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