First Grade Classroom Decor - A Fresh Look for 2021!

I have always loved my word wall that I used in Kindergarten, but this summer I decided I wanted to refresh this area for first grade!

Classroom Seating for K-1

Pre-pandemic I always had tables in my classroom but for the past 2 years I have had desks - which was tricky at first, but I'm getting used to it now! 

K-1 Narrative Writing: 13 Donald Crews Books to Inspire Early Writers

Donald Crews is one of my students favorite authors to study each year. 

Classroom Lego Table

Our Lego table is everyone's favorite part of our classroom!

3 Ways to Start the New School Year Strong

Choosing books for the first weeks of school can be tricky!

Adding Within 10: Addition Anchor Chart for K-1

Getting K-1 students to understand the commutative property of addition can be tricky.

 

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Brain Breaks in the Classroom: Puzzle Table

I have always loved doing jigsaw puzzles and I have found over the past 15 years of teaching that my students always do too.

K-1 How To Writing: 14 Books that Help!

Over the past few years I have ended up with a lot of how to books and what I like is that they are not all nonfiction. 

How To Writing in K-1: Launching Activity for Your How To Unit

Launching a new writing unit always requires a fun and hands-on lesson, so I always start with how to make fruit salad!

Keep Track of Supplies in the Classroom

One thing that I dread is when I go to write on the board and my marker has been squished! 

K-1 Bingo Games for Literacy and Math

My first grade class enjoys playing games during morning arrival each week.

Monthly Calendars for Planning, Homework and Behavior Tracking

Back in 2014, my school used a color coded behavior system. 

New Year's Resolutions 2021 for Students - now with digital version

My 5th-grade class and I discussed resolutions and goals for the new year. 

Number Bond Google Quizzes for K-1

When we switched to distance learning in March I was glad my class had already started working on addition and subtraction. What we hadn't focused on yet was number bonds, and the idea of parts and wholes.