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,...
Three Activities for Teaching Earth Day in First Grade and a Free Earth Day Book
Earth Day Activities for First Grade I LOVE April! The weather is beginning to warm, and the flowers are starting to bloom. It's the Goldilocks...
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...
Christmas Countdown: A Classroom Management Strategy
Classroom Management in December December is one of the most fun- and most challenging- months of the year! There are so many great activities to...