Seasonal Classroom Activities for 1st & 2nd grade

As the seasons change, so does the opportunity to bring fresh and exciting ideas into the classroom! Let’s explore a variety of seasonal classroom activities that will not only engage your students’ imaginations but also enhance their learning experiences throughout the year. 1. Johnny Appleseed

A Case Study of the Lucky to Learn Phonics Curriculum

Through our interaction with teachers and students, we have identified a common issue when it comes to teaching phonics…finding engaging instruction materials that are effective and research based. To solve this problem, our team of master teachers, set to work on creating a phonics curriculum

Easy Science Experiments for 1st and 2nd Grade

Looking to stir up some excitement in your science lessons? Hands-on experiments are the way to go! But how can you plan easy experiments for your students, gather materials without spending a lot of money, and keep things organized and not chaotic? The answer is

1st & 2nd Grade Friendly Reader’s Theater Scripts

Are you or your students feeling restless or bored of the same old phonics routine, but you fear skills will be lost if you try something new? We’ve got good news for you! There is a new phonics routine that practices phonics, decoding, fluency and

Teaching Skip Counting in 1st Grade vs 2nd Grade

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] As a primary grade teacher, do you know which skip counting strategies work best at your grade level? Or, are you looking to differentiate your teaching strategies to meet all your learners where they’re at? Let’s delve into

January Math Centers for 1st & 2nd Grade

It’s time to talk math centers for January!  Winter has officially arrived.  Up here in Minnesota the snow is piling up, the temperatures are below freezing, and the snow sports are in full force.  I use these winter themed math centers as a way of

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