Writing an Animal Report: Mini Lessons to Teach
Spring is the perfect time to teach animal report writing! By this time of the year, students are reading and writing a bit more independently and...
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...
Word Sorting Activities
Types of Sorts One of my favorite ways to teach phonics skills is through word sorting activities. Today, I am sharing three different types of...
Sentence Writing Worksheets to Practice Revising
Stretch the sentence writing worksheets are a great way for your students to learn about revising their writing. Revising is an important skill for...
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,...
Polar Bears Reading Comprehension
Polar Bears Reading Comprehension {and Freebie} First graders love learning about polar bears! It is always a fun topic to teach during the...