One reading comprehension passage for each 1st grade RL and RI standard (1.1 to 1.9). Perfect for review, practice, and assessment. Sign up and they go straight to your inbox!
Teaching students to ask and answer questions is the first reading comprehension skill I introduce each year. I love teaching young readers to stay engaged with a text and think about what they are reading. This standard helps us build the foundation for the other standards we tackle throughout the
Summer learning does not have to mean boring worksheets or long packets! Whether you are teaching summer school, running a summer camp, or just looking for fun educational ideas, keeping learning engaging is the key. The best summer activities feel more like games and challenges while still helping students practice
The last few weeks of school are always a mix of excitement, interruptions, schedule changes, and emotions, while teachers are still trying to assess and finish up their end of the year standards! If youβre looking for simple, engaging activities that still feel purposeful, here are a few of my
Fluency practice is one of those things we know our students need, but keeping it fun and engaging all year long can be a challenge. If it feels repetitive or tedious, students can lose interest quickly. The good news? With just a few simple routines and activities, you can build
If your literacy block starts to feel a littleβ¦ chaotic π΅βπ«β¦ this time of year, you are definitely not alone! Spring is a fun time in the classroom, but it can also be a tiring time. Students are excited, they argue like siblings after a whole school year together, and
Movement can be a powerful tool for keeping young learners engaged while learning important literacy skills. When students are up, talking, and interacting with their classmates, they are often more focused and excited to participate. β Here are some of our favorite ways we MOVE in 1st grade! 1. Stand
Strong phonics instruction is one of the most important parts of helping young readers become confident and successful. If youβre looking for phonics activities for kindergarten and first grade, simple routines that reinforce letter sounds, blending, and word building can make a big difference. These easy phonics activities for Kβ1
Teaching friendship skills is an important part of helping young students build a positive classroom community. These friendship activities for primary students are designed to help children learn how to be kind, work together, and solve problems with their classmates. This friendship activities booklet for kindergarten and first grade includes
…Because routines build the foundation for everything else. The first day of school sets the tone for the entire year, and establishing clear expectations right away can make a huge difference in how smoothly your classroom runs. Teaching important classroom routines on the first day of school in first grade
Do you take first and last day of school pictures of your students? It is a favorite tradition of mine! See how I use these pictures in my classroom and try it this year in your classroom if you don’t already! How I Take First Day of School Classroom Pictures