US Symbols for Kids, Teaching American Symbols for First Grade
In both kindergarten and first grade, there is a heavy emphasis on teaching US Symbols to kids during social studies. Students must recognize and name each symbol, but it can be difficult to find the time and resources to teach them! I have three different ways to introduce and reinforce
The Best No-Prep Activities & Games for Elementary Classrooms
We’ve all had those moments in our classroom where we’ve planned the absolute perfect lesson that will fill the entire time we’ve set aside…and then your kids end up whizzing through it or it completely falls flat, leaving you scratching your head, frustrated, or exhausted! Or, maybe your kids get
May Math Games
Counting down the days till Summer? I sure am! But, we still have LOTS of learning this month so I’m excited to use May’s Centers in a Snap to keep my kids engaged and learning throughout the month! Centers in a Snap are ready-to-go math games that save teachers time
Painless Grammar Ideas for First Grade
Grammar may bring groans from first graders {and their teachers}! I, for one, love teaching grammar, but I also know that it’s not everyone’s favorite thing to teach. That’s why I have found these painless grammar ideas for first grade. Overall, these simple ways to teach grammar are fun for
Fluency Activities for Growing Readers
Reading fluency is an important part of literacy. Fluency includes accuracy, rate, and comprehension. Fluency is a skill that takes lots of practice! Having our students read aloud to us will help them develop fluency. Fluency is a lifelong skill that students need for college and career readiness. Reading fluency
Why Punctuation Matters in Early Elementary Classrooms
Explaining when and how to use punctuation in K-2 classrooms happens almost daily! It’s a hard concept for young writers to grasp, but punctuation is such an important part of teaching writing. Read on to find out why punctuation matters in early elementary classrooms! This post contains affiliate links. By
