Winter Reading Comprehension in 1st Grade
Today I wanted to share with you one of my Paired Text Units. This unit is perfect for coming back to school in January. It is for the...
Teaching Opinion Writing in First Grade
Teaching opinion writing can be a lot of fun in First Grade. First graders have LOTS of opinions, and they love to share them! Here are a few ideas...
Teaching Theme in First Grade
Teaching theme can be a lot of fun in first grade. I like to explain theme or central message to firsties this way, "What do you think the author...
First Grade Writing: 6 Tips for Teaching
#1- Write in front of the kids daily If you are teaching first grade writing, modeling is key! I know for many of us the thought of writing in front...
Interactive Writing Notebook for First Grade
Today I wanted to share my Interactive Writing Notebook for First Grade. It is jam-packed with writing projects for first grade. The activities...
Contractions Craft for First Grade
Have you ever noticed how sometimes the simplest activities are the best? A few weeks ago we were studying some of the most common contractions....