Digital phonics daily activities for kindergarten and first grade. 1-click Seesaw links and PowerPoint versions available for easy use! Digital Phonics for K-1 With the possibility of continued distance learning in the future, many teachers are looking for options to support student learning at home. I've teamed up with Deedee Wills to create phonics activities for kindergarten and first grade. These digital phonics tasks are indeed a great way for students to practice daily phonics ... continue reading...
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Case of the Missing Cookies: A Cookie Detective Unit
I am happy to report that I just started my second week of school with students and I have the cutest group of kids to love on each day. It's so great to be back in the classroom this year! I will share more about my new classroom later, but today I wanted to share the fun unit that I did with my students last week. As you probably know, student engagement is very important to me. In today's world, getting students excited about learning is the key to success and motivation in the classroom. ... continue reading...
Helpful Hints and Classroom Storage
Today's Theme on Blog Hoppin' is Helpful Hints! Most classrooms are small and lack proper storage space and let's face it. Teachers have A LOT of stuff! Classroom storage are very helpful in times like this. I use fabric runners to hide all of my stuff under tables and counter tops. Simply use strong velcro to hold the fabric in place. I also love these little ottoman's from Walmart. They are perfect for the Littles to sit on during Guided Reading and they hold all of the ... continue reading...
More zoo unit pictures
Here you'll find more zoo unit pictures. We made alligator pie and then used Interactive writing to create our How To chart. Our fun poem. This was written by a Canadian poet by the name of Dennis Lee. I'm told there are a few more verses to the poem...but this was just enough for us.. we love it! YUMMY! Alligator pie The kids wrote their own How To during Writer's Workshop Our alligators and nonfiction alligator writing. A close up of ... continue reading...
Pirates, Free Literacy Center Downloads and Pete the Cat
This is how I manage my literacy centers. The pirates ship was made using styrofoam sheets and paint. You can buy the sheets at most craft stores. You draw your shape onto the sheet and then cut it out with a hot wand. Super easy! The little pirates are birthday party invitations that I bought at Target. Each child is placed in a group...pirates, anchors, pirates ships, jolly rogers or maps. So you can see that today the pirate ships will complete the activities at the abc center and then ... continue reading...
Fun with Owls!
The kids had so much fun learning about owls this week. Their excitement was so contagious that when I was observed this week (we don't know ahead of time when our administrators are coming they just pop in and do our formal observations unnanounced) my assistant principal didn't want to leave! The kids were teaching him lots of cool facts about owls! Here are two of our charts that we made this week. They say... Owls have.... and Owls are.... we also made one that said Owls can... We ... continue reading...
Sneezy the Snowman Reading & Science
Sneezy the Snowman Reading Unit for Kindergarten and First Grade is HERE! I fell in love with this adorable book a few years ago, so we decided to add it to our Reading Comprehension/Guiding Readers units! Sneezy struggles with feeling cold, so he tries to warm himself up. The problem occurs when he continues to melt and has to be made brand new again! Sneezy the Snowman: Cause and Effect This book lends itself perfectly for studying cause and effect! We created retelling cards that ... continue reading...
Hands-On Learning | Pattern Blocks with a FREE Math Activity
Hands-on learning with these math and literacy activities for kindergarten and first grade. Independent activities to be used at any time during the day. Hands-On Learning "Kids learn through all their senses," says Ben Mardell, Ph.D., a researcher at Harvard University, "and they like to touch and manipulate things." But more than simply moving materials around, hands-on activities activate kids' brains. As teachers, we see first-hand that learning occurs when students are using ... continue reading...
Engaging Reading Fluency Activities for 1st and 2nd Grade
Reading fluency activities to help you focus on fluency in your classroom. Weekly fluency activities that can be completed in class or at home! Reading Fluency Activities The National Institute of Child Health and Development identifies fluency as one critical component to becoming a proficient reader. Along with phonics, phonemic awareness, vocabulary, and comprehension; reading fluency should be a focus in your classroom. So, set a clear focus on fluency with these fun and ... continue reading...
15 Back to School Bulletin Board Ideas You Will Love!
Back to School Bulletin Board Ideas! Here are some of my favorite bulletin board ideas I found that are perfect for back to school. Back to School Bulletin Board Ideas With back to school right around the corner, it is time to start thinking about ideas for the perfect back to school bulletin board display. Here is a collection of 15 bulletin board ideas I think would be great for back to school. Bulletin Board #1: We Fit Together This is a cute idea to show your students ... continue reading...
Playdough Learning Activities for Kindergarten and 1st Grade
Playdough learning activities for kindergarten and first grade. Students have fun practicing letters, initial sounds, and numbers to 30 with these hands-on learning mats. Playdough Learning Activities If you're a kindergarten or first-grade teacher, chances are, you use playdough at some point throughout the year! Sometimes having playdough for students to play with when they first arrive is a good way to calm those beginning of the year nerves. What's even better is when they are learning ... continue reading...
Alphabet Bundle Word Wall Sets & More
As children get older, they often wonder how some of the content they learn in school will apply to their life. So, teachers have to show students how the material relates to various aspects outside of school. However, one part that students never question involves the alphabet. Students begin to learn their letters even before they enter school. Then, they focus heavily on learning letters in preschool and kindergarten. This progresses to sounds and blending everything together to form words. ... continue reading...