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One of my favorite math tools to have in the 1st grade classroom is playing cards! Today, let's talk about how to use playing cards to learn about related facts or fact families in first grade. First Grade Games, First Grade Lessons, First Grade Activities, Second Grade Math, Math Activities, Teaching Ideas, Easy Math Games, Math Card Games

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One of my favorite math tools to have in the 1st grade classroom is playing cards! Today, let's talk about how to use playing cards to learn about related facts or fact families in first grade.

Wizard of Oz is our very favorite novel to read aloud in first grade! Read about the literacy skills and learning activities we wove into this classic story in first grade! Literacy Skills, Literacy Activities, Activities For Kids, Drama Activities, Wizard Of Oz Characters, Valentine Activities, Thematic Units, Character Trait

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Wizard of Oz is our very favorite novel to read aloud in first grade! Read about the literacy skills and learning activities we wove into this classic story in first grade!

Most Fridays in first grade are math game days! Math games are engaging for kids, great skill practice, and an extra opportunity for me to give some math intervention to my struggling first graders. Read our ideas for first grade math RTI! 1st Grade Math Games, Kindergarten Math Activities, Fun Math Games, Preschool Games, Grade 1, Third Grade, Learning Activities

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Most Fridays in first grade are math game days! Math games are engaging for kids, great skill practice, and an extra opportunity for me to give some math intervention to my struggling first graders. Read our ideas for first grade math RTI!

The First Grade Roundup

The First Grade Roundup

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In first grade, my favorite math games are the easiest ones! And they all use only one material...a pack of play cards! Today, let's talk about two of my favorite math card games for building base 10 understanding. Card Games For Kids, Math Worksheets, Mental Maths Games, Maths Games For Kids, Mathematics Games, Kids Math

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In first grade, my favorite math games are the easiest ones! And they all use only one material...a pack of play cards! Today, let's talk about two of my favorite math card games for building base 10 understanding.

Decodable texts are essential in the primary grades. But how do we use them effectively? Read about how I use decodable readers, decodable passages, and assessments in kindergarten and first grade classrooms. Phonics Activities, Teaching Phonics, Student Teaching, Teaching Tips, Small Group Reading, Kids Reading, First Grade Reading, First Grade Classroom

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Decodable texts are essential in the primary grades. But how do we use them effectively? Read about how I use decodable readers, decodable passages, and assessments in kindergarten and first grade classrooms.

How can we practice math facts without just doing rote memorization? Fact Fluency is the answer! Working on fact fluency routines with partners helps deepen kids understanding of addition and subtraction strategies. Read about our number fluency routines in first grade. Teaching First Grade, 1st Grade Math, Teaching Math, Math Lessons, Second Grade, Math Fact Practice, Math Help, Learn Math

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How can we practice math facts without just doing rote memorization? Fact Fluency is the answer! Working on fact fluency routines with partners helps deepen kids understanding of addition and subtraction strategies. Read about our number fluency routines in first grade.

Sight word folders are the perfect way to give parents a tool to help them be a part of their child's reading progress without having a strict homework schedule. Read all about how I use sight word folders in first grade. Reading Words, Reading Fluency, Reading Intervention, Reading Skills, Homework For Kids, Reading Homework, Fluency Activities

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Sight word folders are the perfect way to give parents a tool to help them be a part of their child's reading progress without having a strict homework schedule. Read all about how I use sight word folders in first grade.

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Have students that cannot speak or write in complete sentences? This is especially a problem for early ELL students. I have used this activity for years and it is hands down the easiest way to teach my first graders about complete sentences. Now this resource is available in paper or DIGITAL resource to make writing mechanics and grammar practice more engaging! Writing Complete Sentences, Silly Sentences, Sentence Writing, Writing Sentences, Grammar Practice, Teaching Grammar, Teaching Writing, Writing Practice

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Have students that cannot speak or write in complete sentences? This is especially a problem for early ELL students. I have used this activity for years and it is hands down the easiest way to teach my first graders about complete sentences. Now this resource is available in paper or DIGITAL resource to make writing mechanics and grammar practice more engaging!

The First Grade Roundup

The First Grade Roundup

First Grade Lessons

Here's the thing. You're busy. And phonics scripts are BORING, right? So I've thrown out the scripts and done all the planning just for you. All you have to do is click and teach the kindergarten, first grade or second grade phonics lessons. No, really. It's that easy. Wanna try an entire digital unit for FREE? Kindergarten Lessons, Preschool Curriculum, Preschool Learning, Fun Learning, Homeschooling, Phonics Reading

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Here's the thing. You're busy. And phonics scripts are BORING, right? So I've thrown out the scripts and done all the planning just for you. All you have to do is click and teach the kindergarten, first grade or second grade phonics lessons. No, really. It's that easy. Wanna try an entire digital unit for FREE?

The First Grade Roundup

The First Grade Roundup

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Math talks are a great way to engage kids in conversations about math. It's as simple as talking to kids about math...so, what's the big deal? Why are number talks all the rage right now in the first grade classroom? Math Games, Love Math, Fun Math

Math talks are a great way to engage kids in conversations about math. It's as simple as talking to kids about math...so, what's the big deal? Why are number talks all the rage right now in the first grade classroom?

Small group time, problem solving, direct instruction, & hands on math games were all reasons I switched to guided math workshop in 1st and 2nd grade! First Grade Math, I Love Math, Math Blocks, Math Talk, Direct Instruction, 2nd Grade Classroom

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Small group time, problem solving, direct instruction, & hands on math games were all reasons I switched to guided math workshop in 1st and 2nd grade!

Do you have students who struggling decomposing 2-digit numbers into tens and ones? Roll It, Build It, Break It, is a great game for helping first graders visualize the tens and ones and the quantities of larger 2-digit numbers! Read about how to play this game with materials you already have on hand! Primary Maths Games, Simple Math, Easy Math, Grade 2, Tens And Ones

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Do you have students who struggling decomposing 2-digit numbers into tens and ones? Roll It, Build It, Break It, is a great game for helping first graders visualize the tens and ones and the quantities of larger 2-digit numbers! Read about how to play this game with materials you already have on hand!

Fun, engaging printables for first graders based on the YouTube music video sensation, "What Does the Fox Say?" Your students will practice finding missing numbers in all positions for addition and subtraction equations to lay the foundation for algebraic thinking in the primary grades! Print these worksheets for centers, math workshop or independent practice! Writing Practice Worksheets, Printable Math Worksheets, Music Worksheets, Printables, Numbers Kindergarten, Teaching Verbs

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Fun, engaging printables for first graders based on the YouTube music video sensation, "What Does the Fox Say?" Your students will practice finding missing numbers in all positions for addition and subtraction equations to lay the foundation for algebraic thinking in the primary grades! Print these worksheets for centers, math workshop or independent practice!

I love using a creation station in kindergarten and first grade where kids get to make crafts and learn how to draw each week using directed drawings. Read about my routines for this center and get a sample for FREE! Kindergarten Lesson Plans, Kindergarten Learning, Teaching Kids, Kids Learning, Kindergarten Readiness, Language Activities

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I love using a creation station in kindergarten and first grade where kids get to make crafts and learn how to draw each week using directed drawings. Read about my routines for this center and get a sample for FREE!

$Throw Away the Base 10 Blocks | The day I trashed my base 10 blocks and my students were better off for it! Math Resources, Maths, Base Ten Activities, Numeracy Activities$

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Throw Away the Base 10 Blocks | The day I trashed my base 10 blocks and my students were better off for it!

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The First Grade Roundup

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Read about the 7 things I learned to use to engage and challenge early finishers in my first grade classroom. Plus, download my FREE Early Finishers Anchor Chart! Classroom Jobs, Primary Classroom, Classroom Management, Classroom Routines, Physics Classroom, Classroom Setup, Classroom Displays

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Read about the 7 things I learned to use to engage and challenge early finishers in my first grade classroom. Plus, download my FREE Early Finishers Anchor Chart!

The First Grade Roundup

The First Grade Roundup

First Grade Lessons

One of my favorite math tools to have in the 1st grade classroom is playing cards! Today, let's talk about how to use playing cards to learn about related facts or fact families in first grade.

One of my favorite math tools to have in the 1st grade classroom is playing cards! Today, let's talk about how to use playing cards to learn about related facts or fact families in first grade.

And then, if you're like me, at least one kid has a page missing or out of place... Now, I've made all my decodable booklets print, fold, and staple friendly! It's that simple! Follow these 3 super easy steps and cut your booklet prep time WAAAAYYYY down! Comprehension Activities, Reading Activities, Kindergarten Activities, Reading Groups, Booklet Printing, First Grade Phonics

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And then, if you're like me, at least one kid has a page missing or out of place... Now, I've made all my decodable booklets print, fold, and staple friendly! It's that simple! Follow these 3 super easy steps and cut your booklet prep time WAAAAYYYY down!

Most Fridays in first grade are math game days! Math games are engaging for kids, great skill practice, and an extra opportunity for me to give some math intervention to my struggling first graders. Read our ideas for first grade math RTI!

Most Fridays in first grade are math game days! Math games are engaging for kids, great skill practice, and an extra opportunity for me to give some math intervention to my struggling first graders. Read our ideas for first grade math RTI!

The First Grade Roundup

The First Grade Roundup

First Grade Lessons

In first grade, my favorite math games are the easiest ones! And they all use only one material...a pack of play cards! Today, let's talk about two of my favorite math card games for building base 10 understanding.

In first grade, my favorite math games are the easiest ones! And they all use only one material...a pack of play cards! Today, let's talk about two of my favorite math card games for building base 10 understanding.

How can we practice math facts without just doing rote memorization? Fact Fluency is the answer! Working on fact fluency routines with partners helps deepen kids understanding of addition and subtraction strategies. Read about our number fluency routines in first grade.

How can we practice math facts without just doing rote memorization? Fact Fluency is the answer! Working on fact fluency routines with partners helps deepen kids understanding of addition and subtraction strategies. Read about our number fluency routines in first grade.

15 years ago I thought decodable texts were boring and had no place in my classroom. But boy was I WRONG! Read about why I now know that decodable texts are essential in the primary classroom and what the research has to say about the science of reading. Reading Resources, Reading Strategies, Reading Comprehension, Reading Intervention Classroom, Guided Reading Lessons

Reading Resources

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15 years ago I thought decodable texts were boring and had no place in my classroom. But boy was I WRONG! Read about why I now know that decodable texts are essential in the primary classroom and what the research has to say about the science of reading.

Total physical response, anchor charts and sort actiities are a great way to help ELL students understand verb tenses in first grade! Grammar Anchor Charts, Reading Anchor Charts, Verb Chart, Tenses Chart, Nouns Worksheet, Verb Tenses

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Total physical response, anchor charts and sort actiities are a great way to help ELL students understand verb tenses in first grade!