Now we are up to Unit 6 in our Amplify Knowledge series, Astronomy! My first graders always love this unit - because who doesn't love learning more about space?
Now we are up to Unit 5 in our Amplify Knowledge series, Early American Civilizations! This unit closely examines the Maya, Aztec and Inca civilizations.
My students always enjoy learning about these 3 civilizations. It ties in so well with Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, so they don't have to switch their train of thinking too much.
Now we are up to Unit 4 in our Amplify Knowledge series, Early World Civilizations!
This is the first history unit of the year, so it is a bit of a switch in their thinking. They are used to hearing stories, and this unit has those. However, they are more of a realistic fiction, based on facts from these ancient civilizations.
The next unit in our CKLA Amplify Knowledge series is Unit 3, and it is always one of their favorites: Different Lands, Similar Stories
Part 2 in the CKLA Amplify Knowledge series is Unit 2, The Human Body!
My 1st graders always enjoy CKLA's Human Body unit every year. They have so many questions about how their bodies work, and this unit does a great job of helping them understand the way each body system functions.
It cover 5 systems: skeletal, circulatory, digestive, muscular, and nervous system. These are the activities I used to help to enhance their understanding of each system. We used some throughout, and again at the end of the unit to celebrate all they have learned!
Are you using Amplify's CKLA Knowledge program with your first grade? We have been using it for several years now, and I know it is a bit overwhelming when you are starting out.
I want to share all the celebration activities and resources I use to enhance learning with you - be sure to check out the entire series. It is linked at the bottom of this post.
We have used many different programs for our ELA Intervention block over the past 5 years: Heggerty, Brain Friendly Reading, and UFLI.
I love the daily repetition in these programs, and how it helps my students to feel confident when reading and writing.
Understanding an analog clock can be overwhelming for 1st graders, but these 5 tools will help your students to feel more confident!
Elementary teachers know that dismissal is one of the most stressful parts of back to school!
No matter how many forms schools send out, keeping track of who goes where the first week can be chaotic.
Learning how to form the letters in your first and last name correctly are important skills in K-1, and it needs to be practiced often.
I could not wait to get in and set up my classroom this year - even though we don't go back until September 5th.
Teachers know it is challenging to keep your students focused during independent or group activity times.
Classroomscreen has changed the way our day runs. and I could not be more grateful (or excited) about it!
I'm always working on finding new sustainable swaps for different parts of my life, and that applies to my classroom too. I want to make sure my students are aware of alternatives they can choose from, as well as ways to repurpose and reuse everyday items.
Here are some of my favorite swaps that I use in my classroom.