Sensational Science Books for your First Grade Classroom
Sometimes the smallest changes, like having the right science read aloud books in your 1st grade classroom, can make a huge impact. Build your students’ curiosity and strengthen their understanding of key science concepts simply by adding the right books to your classroom bookshelf. If your students are always asking you more and more questions about […]
10 Must Have Items Teachers Put on their Classroom Wish List
What are the 10 Wish List gift items first grade teachers want for their classroom. Check out these 10 classroom must haves. Whether it’s back to school or Christmas, you can donate to your favorite first grade teacher’s classroom.
Celebrate Reptile Awareness Day with 9 Fun Facts (Free File)
Teach your primary students about reptiles as you celebrate Reptile Awareness Day in October. Read the fun facts and get the free file to use in your science lessons.
All About Plants: Watch Your Kids’ Knowledge Bloom
Spring is the perfect time to teach all about plants to your 1st grade kids. Start with the life cycle of the plant. Then learn the needs of plants so they will grow and survive. Next learn all the parts as it grows. Learn all about plants.
How to Address Learning Styles in your First Grade Classroom
Inside a classroom of first grade students, there are visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners. Understanding the learning styles of kids can help you use teaching strategies and activities to increase their attention and interaction during lessons. Every child learns differently. Incorporating a variety of activities that address all learning styles can really make an impact! Whether you have visual learners who love anchor charts, auditory learners who thrive on songs, or kinesthetic learners who need hands-on activities, this blog post will help you differentiate instruction and keep your students excited to learn. Plus, grab ready-to-use resources to make lesson planning easier! Click to read more and discover strategies that work!
How to Teach Light for First Grade Science
Teaching light and shadows to first graders is an important science concept. Let’s introduce the light unit using a fun and hands-on activity. Keep reading for tips to help your students build a strong foundation about light concepts and topics.
Valentine’s Day Activities for 1st & 2nd Grade
Valentine’s Day Activities for 1st and 2nd grade. Teachers looking for crafts, writing prompts, persuasive or sequence writing ideas, scrambled sentences, math practice worksheets, or grammar review will find ideas here. Free writing activity included.