Ideas for the 100th Day of School
It is almost the 100th day of school, and it is always an exciting day in 1st grade. My students love the change from our “normal”…
Author: Jodi
Curriculum | Fluency | Reading
The Importance of Using Fluency Folders in the Classroom
Reading fluency is an important skill for all students, even children just learning the alphabet and letter sounds. Fluency is the ability of students to read…
Curriculum | phonics | Reading
The Science of Reading — Decodable Text for Beginning Readers
Reading skills are so important! Great reading skills set students up for academic achievement, not just in language arts, but in all of their subjects. They…
The Benefits of Flexible Homework & Homework Menus
Okay, confession time: I am not a huge fan of homework. I know, I know… Homework is one of those staples in the classroom that you…
5 Activities to Build Community in the Classroom
It’s back to school season, teachers! You know what that means… Lots of introductions, icebreakers, and getting to know your new students on a personal and…
The Best Back to School Activity
Who else is getting excited for back to school season? The first day of school is right around the corner for many teachers, and I for…
What to do on the First Day of School
The first day of school brings SO much excitement, but it can also be very overwhelming to know exactly what you want to do. I am…
My Favorite Items for Phonemic Awareness
Phonemic awareness plays a HUGE role in reading success. Children that struggle with phonemic awareness have more difficulty with reading and writing. In the younger grades,…
Morning Tubs – All Your Questions Answered
Morning Tubs are my go-to every single morning with my 1st graders. They come in, put their things away, complete a quick morning work sheet on…
Digital Morning Meeting
The 2020-2021 school year definitely brought the importance of technology and digital learning into the forefront. Teachers and students had to adjust quickly and as seamlessly…
20 Books to Read Aloud at the Beginning of the School Year
The beginning of the school year brings so much excitement! One of my favorite things about the beginning of the year is getting to read so…
15 Things to Do Before School Starts
Have you started thinking about going back to school, yet? Maybe you still have plenty of time or your first day may be near. No matter…
