Math Task Cards: 5 Reasons to Love Them!
Do you like to use math task cards in your classroom? They are an easy-to-use resource that can transform math practice for your students. Here are...
End of Year Countdown to Summer
An end of year countdown is a fun way to keep students engaged and on track during those last few crazy weeks of school! Today, I'm sharing a fun...
CVC Word Activities
CVC word activities are the perfect way to jumpstart your first-grader's reading skills! These 3-letter words with a consonant-vowel-consonant...
Zoo Field Trip Activities
Are you going on a zoo field trip? Spring is a great time to visit the zoo- the weather is starting to warm up and the school year is beginning to...
5 Ways to Use Reading Response Journals in 1st Grade
What is a reading response journal? A reading response journal is a reading comprehension strategy used to help readers reflect on and write about...
Decodable Reading Passages in 1st Grade
Why Use Decodable Reading Passages? We know that students need explicit instruction in the essential components of reading including phonics,...