Back to School Bootcamp: Empowering Connection Hey, K-2 teachers! It’s BACK TO SCHOOL time again!!! Are you a brand new teacher needing help and support to start the new school year? Are you coming back to the classroom after being away for a few years? Or, maybe you are new

Hey teachers! Check out my 12 Behavior Management Strategies that will rock your classroom management! A lot of teachers struggle with behavior management strategies, especially if they are a first-year teacher. They are either too nice and let the kids run all over them, or they’re afraid of disciplining because

In this blog post, I will share with you all of my tips and tricks for making your reading/phonics groups in first grade the best yet! Are you ready to learn some new strategies to make your groups successful and differentiated? I cannot wait to share my 7 ways to

You may be wondering, how to teach reading comprehension to your first graders. You’re in luck because this is one of my favorite things to teach! I teach with a framework of the “I DO, WE DO and YOU DO” also known as “The Gradual Release of Responsibility” using Reader’s

I can’t wait to share with you my 7 favorite Valentine read-alouds for first grade! If you love reading Valentine’s Day books to your students, then read on! I always read them with a purpose in mind with a specific objective, task, and activity in mind. It’s always important to

Let Your Students SOAR in 2024! Do you want to achieve writing excellence with your students in 2024? I bet you do! If you’re like me, I LOVE a challenge, especially getting my first graders to LOVE writing! I cannot wait to share with you my 5 Lessons to Achieve

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

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

Do you use Eureka Math and teach first grade? Are you looking for innovative ways to enhance your math workshop and boost student engagement? Eureka Math, known for its rigorous and coherent curriculum, can be a valuable resource in achieving these goals. In this blog post, we’ll explore how you

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