5 Reasons Every Kindergarten and First Grade Classroom Needs Pattern Block Activities in November
By the time November rolls around, classrooms start to feel a little different. Students are excited about Thanksgiving, holiday conversations seem to pop up every five minutes, and keeping everyone’s attention can become a little more challenging than it was in September. At the same time, we still have important
Beloved Book Series for Confident 1st & 2nd Grade Readers
I’ve already written about popular Beginning Reading Series, but now that Luke has finished up first grade {I’m NOT okay with that, btw!} I thought I’d share some series that he has loved as he’s developed into a confident reader this past year. What I love about a series is
How to Get Reluctant Writers Excited About Journal Writing in K-2
There’s almost always one moment during writing time that every primary teacher recognizes immediately. One student is staring at a blank page. Another suddenly needs to sharpen their pencil for the third time. Someone quietly whispers, “I don’t know what to write.” Meanwhile, you’re trying to help students brainstorm ideas
Why Math Games Work Better Than Worksheets for Fact Fluency in K-2 Classrooms
There is a moment during math time that almost every elementary teacher recognizes immediately. You pass out another worksheet and suddenly the energy in the room changes. Some students rush through it as quickly as possible. Others stare at the page and avoid getting started. A few students may even
Fun Compound Word Activities for Kindergarten and First Grade Students
Teaching compound words is one of those skills that seems simple at first…until students head off to literacy centers and suddenly every word combination becomes a guessing game. We know our young learners often need lots of repetition and hands-on practice before compound words truly click. The good news is
Why Following Directions Activities Are More Important Than Ever in K-2 Classrooms
Discover fun and easy following directions activities for K-2 students that strengthen listening skills, attention, and classroom routines.
