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Have you ever heard your students say something like, “I can’t do this” or “This is too hard”? Of course you have! These are common human feelings. However, with a bit of work on growth mindset in first grade, you can create a solid foundation
Enhance Literacy with Embedded Grammar Lessons Research on the Science of Reading (SOR) dating back to the 1970s shows that teaching grammar as isolated rules doesn’t effectively transfer to writing and speaking. What works better is embedding grammar within the context of writing. This is
Have you heard the buzz about “busy binders”? Even though most people may think of binders full of activities to keep little ones busy in the car, did you know busy binders are an amazing resource for the classroom as well? This post will take
What if we told you there was a simple classroom routine you could do every day that would reinforce the basic math and literacy skills your students need to succeed? The answer is right in front of your classroom – the calendar! Having a basic
Teachers start the beginning of the year with a super cute, ultra organized desk area. However, as we all know the days, weeks and months of the school year tend to add “debris” to this area. Having an organized system AND tools to keep this
Twos Day is a big hit in 2nd grade classrooms! Whether teachers celebrate all things TWO on February 2nd (2/2) or February 22nd (2/22), the creative ideas are flowing! Check out these innovative ideas for Twos Day from teachers all across the world. Thank you
