Number Sense in First Grade – Ideas and Activities
At the beginning of the year in first grade, we spend the first several weeks exploring numbers and building number sense skills. Number Sense in first grade is so important…
Launching Guided Math Centers in 1st Grade
In my first grade classroom, I use a Guided Math Structure to teach math! It is the BEST! It allows me to meet with my students in small group instruction…
Favorite First Grade Back to School Activities
The first week of first grade can be exhausting to say the least! Usually by Friday I’m ready to crawl in bed by 8pm. Definitely a whole new level of…
5 Tips for a Calm Morning Routine in the Classroom
Mornings can be a hectic time in the primary classroom, but they don’t have to be! Today I have 5 Tips for creating a calm morning routine in the classroom…
Back to School Night Tips (without the stress!)
It’s almost time for my favorite night of the year- Back to School Night! Just kidding, it is most definitely NOT my favorite! Speaking in front of a room full…
Student Supply Classroom Organization
I don’t know about you, but I need my classroom to be a clutter-free and organized space! I consider my classroom my second home, and it’s important to me to…
My Favorite Classroom Organization Systems
Classroom organization has always been one of my favorite parts of back to school time! I love going into my room during the last few weeks of summer to get…
