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Drop Everything And Listen Time is our daily read aloud time!! I read aloud to my first grade students every day. Of course, I read mentor texts and literature for reading, writing, and math lessons all the time. But, aside from that, we have a special time set aside EVERY.
One of the most important things parents can do at home is read with their students each day, but working with young readers can sometimes be a challenge. Helping young readers, while also making it fun, is the key to keep it light, useful, and struggle-free! Here are some tips
Writing report card comments can be one of the most time-consuming parts of report card season. Finding the right words for an entire class of students can be tricky! Over the years, Iβve found that having a collection of ready-to-use positive report card comments makes the process easier and quicker.
‘Tis the season when students can become a bit…distracted. π So, my sister and I have some holiday-themed products to help K-3 teachers focus that energy and keep those kiddos learning through the holidays…including some FREEBIES!! Check out this post about using Logic Puzzles in the classroom! Read more about
Several years ago, I started Make A Difference Mondays during the holiday season to keep my students focused while working on kind and charitable activities! Here’s How It Works! On the Friday before we start, I read and show all of the cards to my students. We have a quick
One of the biggest challenges in first grade is meeting the needs of students who are reading at very different levels. Differentiated reading passages make it easier to give students meaningful reading comprehension practice while providing text that is appropriate for their current reading skills. I use differentiated reading passages
I love letting my students know about my life right from the start so I can start learning about them, too! This automatically helps them feel more comfortable in their new classroom, builds trust between us, and encourages them to share more with me, too! HERE ARE SIX WAYS I
Do you do show and tell or sharing in your classroom? We call it Sharing in my classroom and it is a fun, meaningful, and beneficial time. My students get so excited to share their favorite toys, keepsakes, photos, and more! Why Is Sharing Important? Community Building Learn more about
One of my favorite ways to kick off the school year is with our Back to School Book Challenge! It’s easy, free, and fun….and I’ll tell you a few other reasons why I love it and how you can do it in your classroom this year! You can use ANY
Positive reinforcement and authentic praise are the best ways to let a student know that they are on the right track! In this post, I’m going to list my easiest and most frequently used ways of letting my students know “JOB WELL DONE!” 1. Verbal and Nonverbal Recognition This is