If you’re a teacher in the primary grades, I’m willing to bet that you are always on the lookout for new ways to help your students expand reading comprehension and fluency skills. This is a BIG topic in first grade and if you ask me, you can never get enough practice with reading! One of…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And you know what that means… a little extra classroom chaos! In all fairness, we’re just as excited about the holidays as students, right? With winter break just around the corner, I’m here to bring you some engaging December activities that will help calm the chaos, and…
If you’re a classroom teacher to primary learners you probably already know that mornings can be a crazy time. As students arrive for the day and begin filing into the classroom, your daily routine can either make or break the day! If you’re ready to say goodbye to chaotic mornings, come along to see how…
November is such a busy month that if you blink, you might just miss it! If you’re a teacher in the primary classroom, I’m willing to bet you know exactly what I mean. This shorter-than-usual month in the classroom can be tricky to structure when it comes to lesson planning. Luckily, I’ve got a solution…
Teaching independence is a big part of a teacher’s role in the primary classroom. Our young students are just beginning to gain increased autonomy with more complex tasks, and schoolwork is a great way to encourage and strengthen further independence. If you’re looking for new ways to support and facilitate independent work skills, you’ll love…
October is such a fun month in the classroom! Halloween is just around the corner, and there are so many fun fall themes to explore with young learners. If you’re hoping to freshen up your lesson plans this fall, come along to check out some of my favorite, engaging October activities for the primary classroom!…