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Read the latest blogposts from The Teacher Bag. You will find teacher tips and tricks, read-aloud favorites, curriculum ideas and so much more. The Teacher Bag is a place to share strategies and teaching ideas for kindergarten and 1st-grade learners. My name is Renee Dooly. I am a wife, boy mom, and teacher just navigating life.
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2w ago
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9 Seed Books for the Classroom
Spring is the perfect time to teach about seeds and plants. There are so many great fiction and nonfiction books about plants and their life cycle. Did you know there are also many seed books? There are so many learning opportunities with seeds in the classroom; counting, sorting, and more. This post is a round-up...
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2M ago
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Carnival Literacy Centers
The end of the year is a fun time to review skills we have learned all year long. Using themes is a fun way to review. One of the themes I like to use is the carnival theme. These carnival literacy centers will keep your 1st graders engaged during small group time. 1st Grade Carnival...
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2M ago
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Alphabet Letter Craft Freebie
We spend a good portion of the year learning the alphabet in kindergarten. We do activities that reinforce letter recognition, letter formation, and letter sounds. Alphabet letter crafts are a fun way to practice all of these skills! Alphabet Letter Crafts Alphabet letter crafts are a hands-on way to practice cutting, gluing, and letter identification....
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4M ago
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Gingerbread Math Centers for 1st Grade
Gingerbread Week is always a big hit in my class. We have a large collection of gingerbread books. We compare and contrast gingerbread man stories. And our math tubs are filled with gingerbread math centers. This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you click on one of the product links and make a purchase,...
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5M ago
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1st Grade October Literacy Centers
Spooky season is here! My class loves it when October comes along and the theme of our literacy activities changes. Our 1st grade October literacy centers are always a big hit. 1st Grade October Literacy Centers The October literacy centers we use are great for the Halloween season. They are engaging and a fun way...
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5M ago
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Carnival Math Centers for 1st Grade
The end of the year is a great time to review and incorporate fun themes. One of the themes I like to set up is a carnival theme. This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you click on one of the product links and make a purchase, I’ll receive a small commission. This helps...
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5M ago
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1st Grade November Literacy Centers
November is the month of turkeys, football, scarecrows, and fall! My class loves it when a new month comes along and the theme of our literacy activities changes. Our 1st grade November literacy centers are always a big hit. 1st Grade November Literacy Centers The November literacy centers we use are great for the fall...
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1y ago
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Garden Books That Will Encourage a Love of Nature
There are many benefits to teaching students about gardening. Gardening can help students learn about science, math, and literacy concepts. Gardening also helps students develop fine motor skills and an appreciation for nature. If you are looking for garden books to use in your classroom, look no further! Here are our favorites. This post may...
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1y ago
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Valentine’s Day Math Centers for Kindergarten
One of my favorite ways to keep my kindergarten students engaged during our math block is through the use of centers. In February, I like to incorporate these Valentine’s Day math centers for kindergarten. Valentine’s Day Math Centers for Kindergarten These Valentine’s Day math centers for kindergarten are easy to prep and place in a...
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1y ago
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7 Candy Heart Math Activities
Valentine’s Day is approaching, so that means store shelves are filled with candy hearts. These conversational hearts can be used in the classroom for learning fun! We use them in our class for a candy heart math day. This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you click on one of the product links and...
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