
Fun In First
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A Teaching Blog by Jodi Southard. Jodi is a 1st-grade teacher from Terre Haute, Indiana. Through this blog, she strives to make learning fun, practical, and rigorous for all students. Her goal is to make things that are easy to prep and can take some of the stress off of you as a teacher.
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1M ago
There are so many fun topics to teach in elementary school. For instance, it is incredible to see students read their first book independently. They have...
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If you’ve heard people say, “December is such a short month in the classroom,” then you know they are not teachers. While the month may be...
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Teachers work tirelessly to help students become strong readers and writers. They create hands-on lessons, provide small group instruction, and meet students where they are. At...
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4M ago
The leaves are falling, the temperature is cooling down, and Halloween is approaching! Honestly, fall is such a special time of the year with fall festivals...
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4M ago
Phonics is a crucial component of early literacy education. This is especially true for first-grade students developing their reading and writing skills. Since every student will...
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5M ago
When students enter the classroom on the first day of school, they instantly begin the process of forming a new classroom family. This consists of people...
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9M ago
Do your students love learning about insects? I’m sure they do! Honestly, insects are always the perfect component to add to lessons. Whether it is a butterfly, ant, bee, or ladybug, students are eager to learn more. So, teaching about insects in science is the perfect way to combine student interest with essential learning. Luckily, the All About Insects Unit is ready for you! Students will love learning all about insects with this incredible resource.
Benefits of Lessons on Insects
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9M ago
When students read, they are not just reading the words on the page. They are reading for meaning. The goal is to understand what the words mean and to be able to talk about them. However, students will need to learn how to do this. They need instruction on what it means to comprehend what they read. For instance, if they are focusing on comprehension using text evidence, they need to know what exactly this means. They need to practice identifying text evidence and understanding how it is not just any line of text. It is purposeful and relates to a specific question. So, let’s explore comprehe ..read more
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11M ago
Can you believe April 8th is almost here!? It feels like we’ve been preparing for the Solar Eclipse for such a long time, and it is finally weeks away! Since this event is monumental, it is crucial that teachers explain what it means to students. However, there is a limited amount to guide instruction since a solar eclipse is so rare. Thankfully, that is no longer a problem! The Solar Eclipse Activities and Keepsake has everything you need to prepare students for this fantastic opportunity!
When is the Solar Eclipse?
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1y ago
Building fluency in students takes a lot of practice, patience, and perseverance. However, all the work involved is worth it, as students need to be fluent readers. Since teachers understand this importance, they find creative ways to improve fluency. For instance, practice does not always need to be in the form of passages. It can be reading poems and songs! Both of these allow students to practice reading in creative formats. Thankfully, the Monthly Poems for February and A Year of Poems and Songs are ready to go! Students will love building fluency with these activities.
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