As primary teachers, a key focus of our reading instruction is on building comprehension. We want our young readers to not only use the strategies we've taught them but to ... Read More
Halloween Color Words Activities for Kindergarten
Building a solid sight vocabulary in our youngest readers is key to their reading success. I've gathered ten adorable color word activities so that your students can practice ... Read More
Free Fall Vocabulary Activities
Fall is just around the corner, and I for one am ready for some cooler weather! We don't have a typical Fall season where I live in Arizona, but thanks to Dollar Tree and lots ... Read More
Westward Expansion Books for 2nd and 3rd Grade
For the longest time my teammates and I had a hard time finding informational, Westward Expansion books in a 2nd and 3rd grade reading level. Ones that students could read ... Read More
10 Ways To Teach Westward Expansion During Your Literacy Block
I love teaching social studies. Learning about pioneers and westward expansion is always so exciting and interesting for my class. They are enthralled with ... Read More
All About Me Pop-Up Cards
With a new school year just around the corner, I thought I'd share an easy All About Me activity that is no prep and fits perfectly into your first week of ... Read More
10 Tips For Managing Meet The Teacher
Whether your school calls it Meet the Teacher, Back to School Night, Curriculum Night, or something else, new families flocking to your classroom all at once can be as ... Read More
Managing Data Folders in the Primary Classroom
Managing data folders in the primary classroom doesn't have to take a lot of time. In this post I'll share some management tips plus how I've learned to use student data ... Read More