Looking for graphing ideas, lessons, and activities? This page highlights three for you. Graph of the Day or Week: I’ve created an e-book of sorts that explains this activity. View or Download Graph of the Week or Day Printables Spin,…
Would any of your students benefit from activities that develop their fine motor abilities? I’ve successfully used Fine Motor activities in 1 on 1, small group, and whole group situations. They are suitable for independent student work times as well….
I now teach first grade, and rarely use printable emergent readers, but did want to continue providing this resource page for kindergarten teachers and other teachers that do. If you are familiar with my previous page of emergent readers, this…
Erase-a-Rhymes are rhymes that you draw on the board. As you read the rhyme aloud, your students erase. Color-a-Rhymes work the same way, but instead of erasing as you read, students color. Download/View Erase-a-Rhyme and Color-a-Rhyme Files These rhymes are…
We have over 3,000 books in our classroom. On top of those, we always have additional books from the school library and Door County Public libraries. We love books! We store the books in labeled tubs (of course!). September Bins…
Bee books are organizational binders for students. They replace the typical “take home folder” that is sent home every night and returned the next school day. These folders include a wealth of resources for families to utilize, and they help…
Do your students need to learn letter names, sounds, or sequence? I’ve successfully used the following ABC activities in 1:1, small group, and whole group situations. They are suitable for independent, student work times as well. You can view each…
I currently teach first grade. We assess both formally and informally. If you wish, you can view the overview sheet that I’ve prepared that will give you an idea of assessment that takes place in my classroom: View Supporting Assessment…
Roll-a-Games can be used during your literacy or math blocks. During the game, students work in partnerships, or independently. Play begins when the first player rolls the 6-sided die. Players take turns rolling and drawing the parts based on what…
We work together to establish classroom expectations. These expectations are our rules. They go hand in hand with our school-wide PBIS expectations. Our process? Whole Group Brainstorm: Students share ideas for classroom expectations. We try to aim for expectations that meet…
