Take A Walk With Me Imagine being a six year old on your first day of first grade. You are full of excitement mixed with a tad bit nervousness, wondering what friends will be in your class. You get in class and EVERYONE, with the exception of one kid, looks like you. Read aloud time begins to be your favorite… Read More
Why Use Snowball Fights in the Classroom
Want to know an awesome game that can be adapted to ANY skill that comes with INSTANT engagement? Well I’m ready to share! Insert the snowballs because it’s about to go down! It’s a snowball fight! But without the cold, wet mess of course. We are in a classroom after all. So…. how do we pull this off? It’s easy!… Read More
100th Day of School: COVID EDITION
Let’s face it. We’re coming up on one of the HARDEST first 100 days of the school year. Schools trying to find their way after going completely remote, hybrid, or setting up social distanced classrooms has been challenging to say the least. But of course as educators we have adapted and totally rocked whatever format we’ve been given. We know… Read More
Primary Writing Checklists – Helping Little Writers Gain Independence
When I think about writing in a first grade classroom, I brace myself for ALL the struggles. We all know them. Very little stamina, struggling to follow the writing process correctly, stating they are “done” when they are absolutely not done, or the timeless saying, “I don’t have anything to write about!”. And then after we jump all of those… Read More
Google Jamboard – The Interactive Whiteboard and So Much More!
Looking for ways to spice up remote learning? Are you struggling for some new ideas to engage in-person learners with virtual ones? Google Jamboard to the rescue! Jamboard is essentially an interactive whiteboard, great for instruction or discussion! Use Jamboard to demonstrate solving math problems, or as a place for students to share their thinking about a picture from history…. Read More
Holiday How-To Writing
Disclaimer: Holiday times are a good time to learn about other cultures through the various holidays students may celebrate. I believe that it is VERY important to be mindful of ALL of your students and their backgrounds. Planning lessons to cover an array of holidays from cultures you have in your classroom, as well as ones outside, is crucial. This… Read More
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