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!…
Ahhh, August…. we all know what that means. Back to school is upon us! As teachers, August is by far the busiest month in the classroom. That means it’s time to get back to basics, teach your new crop of kiddos the ropes, and ease into your routines. If you’re looking for fun and engaging…
May is a fun month in the first-grade classroom! Graduation is just around the corner, and students (and teachers) are especially excited about the upcoming summer break! If you’re looking for ways to keep those kiddos engaged in learning up until the final weeks of school, I’ve gotcha covered! Today, I’m sharing 7 low-prep May…
Learning to read is complicated. In recent years we’ve learned so much about how children learn to read, and the best ways to support their learning. You might have been hearing some buzz about orthographic mapping and how it can help your students become fluent readers. Join me as I share everything you need to…
The beginning of a new month means it’s time for new lessons! I loved planning for the start of a new month, season, or theme since it’s a chance to try some new activities. If you’re looking for inspiration for your own April planning, you’re in luck! Today I’m sharing 6 fun and engaging April…
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,…