CKLA Skills 1 Engaging Review Games for 1st Grade

 

We have been using CKLA Skills program for 5 years now. I love how unit 1 is packed with so much great content, but have you ever noticed that it moves a bit too quickly for some students? 

I use these print and play games as a take home activity when parents are asking how they can help.

Add Daily Writing into Your CKLA Knowledge 1st Grade Lessons with Ease!


CKLA Knowledge units have such interesting concepts in their daily lessons. My students always have wonderful conversations, and make great connections afterwards. During year two, I noticed they weren't retaining all of that information throughout the year, so I decided to add daily writing into each unit.


Early American Civilizations Book for daily writing with CKLA Knowledge in Grade 1



8 Helpful Hundred Chart Activities and Tools for 1st Grade

One of the things I like to focus on from the very first day of school is the hundreds chart: counting, finding patterns in it, and many other counting activities. 


I wanted to share 8 of my favorite activities and resources with you for the back to school season! 


100 chart activities for back to school


Amplify 1st Grade CKLA Knowledge Domain 5: Early American Civilizations Celebration Ideas

The next part is Domain 5 in our Amplify Knowledge series, Early American Civilizations! This unit closely examines the Maya, Aztec and Inca civilizations.



Machu Picchu backdrop for ambience


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. 


Amplify 1st Grade CKLA Knowledge Domain 4: Early World Civilizations Celebration Ideas

Now we are up to Domain 4 in our Amplify Knowledge series, Early World Civilizations!


Early World Civilizations - Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt






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.