If you’ve ever wanted to read math literature during your math block and didn’t know where to start? Keep reading to see how I bridge the gap between math and literature! It can be so fun and engaging! Which Math Literature Will I Share? 1.) The Button Box 2.) Counting

Science Investigations Month-By-Month If you LOVE teaching science using investigations and experiments…check out this blog post about how I implement Fahrenheit Friday in my first-grade classroom!  First, you need to look at your district’s scope and sequence and see which units you are teaching in what month. During those units,

Have you ever had a Friendsgiving with your first graders? I’m going to give you 7 Fantastic Friendsgiving Ideas for First Grade that will “melt your butter!” Read on to find out how I do it! 7 Fantastic Friendsgiving Ideas for First Grade 1.) Reading Turkey Mentor Texts 2.) Singing

My 6 Favorite Christmas Holidays Around the World! I love celebrating Christmas Holidays Around the World with my first graders! It is so fun to see the light in their eyes to learn about how other countries around the world celebrate Christmas! I love teaching my units cross-curricular so when

12 Reindeer Day Crafts and Stations that will rock your world!!! On the last day of school before Christmas break, we have our annual Reindeer Day celebration! Out in our first-grade neighborhood, we have set up 12 Reindeer stations that our students can roam through at their own pace. We

The Lit Kit Subscription Box is your all-in-one, ready-to-use cross-curricular resource designed to save you hours of planning while creating meaningful learning experiences your students will love. Each month’s box includes engaging, hands-on activities that seamlessly integrate reading, writing, math, science, and social studies around a common theme. Instead of

What This Writing Box Is Really All About! Let’s be real here: changing centers each week can feel exhausting. That’s why I wanted my centers to last a whole month! You teach them just one time and just switch out the materials, but the activities remain the same. I kept

What This Math Subscription Box is Really About! How many times do you change out your centers each month? Do you change them out each week or every other week? Or do you wait to change them out at the end of each month? I change my centers out once

If you love reading winter read-alouds during the month of January- then you’re in the right place! I can’t wait to share with you my favorite Winter read-alouds that I use in my first-grade class! I always read them with a purpose in mind with a specific objective, task and