Writing feels like an overwhelming subject to teach, no matter what grade level you are in {it’s not just me, right?!}. But in the younger grades, it can feel especially daunting. Your students are starting with almost nothing. And the expectations of where they need to be by the end
Teaching writing should start early. Even your kindergarten students can start forming sentences and stories to share with their classmates and families. Keep reading to learn more about my favorite writing activities for first graders and even our youngest learners! This post contains affiliate links. By purchasing an item using these
There has been a lot of back and forth about whether phonics is the best way to teach reading in early elementary. Trust me: when it comes to reading, it’s so important to understand why phonics matters in early elementary classrooms. Of course, phonics is an important tool to help
One of the best tools for engaging your young learners in the classroom is using games! Games are a valuable tool for creating interactive and dynamic learning environments in the primary classroom. Not only are they entertaining, but playing games enhances engagement with hands-on learning, fosters critical thinking, and strengthens
If you’re looking for a way to make learning parts of speech fun with games, you’ve come to the right place! Games are an engaging and interactive way to learn, allowing your students to have fun even while learning material they may struggle with, like parts of speech. From online
It is finally summer around here. Well, the weather is still not ideal but at least I’m finally out of school! This book round-up is my favorite blog post of the entire year {you can catch up on my 2022’s Summer Reads here!} When I get this post ready each
