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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
If you’re a teacher in the primary classroom, it’s probably safe to say that phonics makes up a HUGE part of your daily learning. Phonics is one of those subjects that requires continued practice and repetition for success, day after day. Now, if you aren’t careful…this could mean things can get a little boring. Luckily…