Reading Warm Ups
Time spent in small reading groups is so important, and we have to make the most of our time while I have them at my reading…
Seasonal
Interactive Fact Folders for Spring
It’s officially Spring, even though it definitely does not feel like it here in Indiana. Even if the weather is not cooperating, these Spring Interactive Folders…
100th Day Challenge
A couple of weeks ago, we had our 100th Day of School. It is always such a fun day, and one that the students look forward…
Comprehension Notebooks
Comprehension can be such a difficult task to teach, but these Comprehension Notebooks have been a life-saver over the past couple of years. They allow me…
The Christmas Challenge
Do you need a fun activity for your class during the hectic weeks before Winter Break? The Christmas Challenge is perfect. Your class will compete in…
5 Ways to Keep Your Students Engaged During the Holiday Season
Keeping your students engaged in your classroom during the busy holiday season can be tough. I put together a list of 5 Ways to Keep Your…
December Interactive Fact Folders
Interactive Fact Folders have been a game changer in my classroom during social studies and science time. I am always looking for good ways to integrate…
Interactive Task Folder
“I’m done. Â What do I do now?” Â I know you’ve heard this. Â My go-to answer is almost always “Go read a book.” Â This is always a…
Design Your Perfect Classroom – A Project Based Learning Activity
As teachers, we constantly think about how our classroom is set up. Â We may move furniture every year or even mid-year to change things around and…
First Grade Math Curriculum and a FREEBIE
How do you feel about teaching math? I have to be honest and say that it’s not my favorite subject to teach. However, I think my…
A Saint Patrick’s Day Craft
Now that Valentine’s Day is over, it’s time to start thinking about the next fun holiday, Saint Patrick’s Day. There’s just something simple and playful about…
Arctic Adventure – Classroom Transformation
Since we have been learning about the Arctic, I decided to transform our classroom into an Arctic Adventure today. I decorated my classroom the night before…
