When the month of December hits, it can be hard to keep our students engaged in learning. They are so excited about the upcoming holiday season and two or more weeks off of school! Who can blame them? Teachers are too! It can be a tough time of year to teach so I like to incorporate some fun, holiday-related themes into our learning in December. This blog post is all about our gingerbread unit. ... Read More about Fun Gingerbread Man Activities For The Classroom
Reading Assessments for First Graders
At the beginning of the year, we are busy with mastering routines, building community, and solidifying procedures with our students so that the rest of the school year can run smoothly. What else are teachers doing? Giving reading assessments—one-on-one assessments to students—and figuring out the best way to group students to continue building reading skills and helping them become stronger ... Read More about Reading Assessments for First Graders
14 Favorite Halloween Read Alouds With Writing Prompts
Halloween Picture Books For 1st and 2nd Grade Halloween is upon us! It is always fun to incorporate the seasons and holidays into our classroom and learning environment. Today I will share my favorite Halloween read alouds, along with writing prompts to go with each one. I hope you enjoy this list of Halloween books and add some to your classroom library! I've also included writing prompts ... Read More about 14 Favorite Halloween Read Alouds With Writing Prompts
Why Color By Code Worksheets Work For Kids
Using color by code printables is a fun way for young learners to practice different skills, such as letter recognition, math skills, and other essential skills. It is much more educational than a regular coloring page, but still has the same benefits of creating calm classrooms and strengthening fine motor skills. What Are Color By Code Sheets? If you are new to color by codes, let me ... Read More about Why Color By Code Worksheets Work For Kids
Free Kissing Hand Poem Printable For The First Day
Reading The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn is an elementary classroom staple for the first days of school. The Kissing Hand is a lovely story about a young raccoon, Chester, who is starting school. However, he does not want to go! His mom, Mrs. Raccoon, shares a special secret with him to ease his mind. The Kissing Hand reminds him that he is loved when the world feels a little bit ... Read More about Free Kissing Hand Poem Printable For The First Day
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