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How I Use Daily Slides to Build Independent Classroom Routines
Building strong classroom routines is one of the most important things we do at the beginning of the year! In first grade, there are…
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1st Grade Phonics Lessons: How I Teach Phonics with Slides
1st Grade Phonics Lessons are one of the most important parts of the day because this is when students build the skills they need…
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5 Math Centers Mistakes I Stopped Making (and What I Do Instead)
In 1st grade, math centers and small groups are hands-down my favorite part of the day! 💛 I love sitting down with my students…
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End of Year Phonics Activities for 1st Grade (Easy & Engaging!)
Simple, engaging end-of-year phonics activities for 1st grade that require no prep! These easy ideas help students review key skills while staying focused and…
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4 Activities to Teach Balancing Equations in 1st Grade
Teaching 1st graders balancing equations is such an important step in helping them truly understand what the equal sign means: not “the answer is,”…
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Pumpkin Activities in 1st Grade
Looking for pumpkin activities for your 1st grade classroom? During the Fall in 1st grade, we love learning about all things PUMPKIN! We spend…
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Doubles and Doubles +1 Strategy for First Grade Addition
When teaching addition strategies in 1st grade, Doubles and Doubles +1 are two of my favorites! They’re fun to teach, easy for students to…
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How to Teach Counting On to Add in 1st Grade
One of the very first addition strategies we introduce in 1st grade is counting on. Instead of starting from 1 every time, students learn…
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St. Patrick’s Day Activities for 1st Grade – Fun Leprechaun Theme Day Stations
Looking for fun and engaging St. Patrick’s Day activities for 1st grade? A Leprechaun Theme Day is the perfect way to bring excitement and…
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The Best February Classroom Activities for Elementary
Engage your class with fun February classroom activities! From Valentine’s Day to fractions, these no-prep ideas make learning exciting all month long!
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Teaching Data and Graphing In 1st Grade
Data and graphing is one of my favorite math units in 1st grade! It’s exciting to see students take ownership of their learning as…
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Valentine’s Day Activities for the Classroom: Easy & Fun Friendship Day Ideas
Looking for fun, meaningful, and no prep Valentine’s Day Activities for the classroom? I’ve got you covered! Valentine’s Day is such a fun day…
