4 Exciting Ways to Teach Hands-On Story Retelling to First Graders
Story retelling is a powerful way to help first graders develop reading comprehension, sequencing, and communication skills. By actively engaging…
4 POWERFUL Ways to Empower English Language Learners Through Vocabulary Instruction
Fostering an inclusive learning environment where every student feels valued and supported is of utmost importance! This can be especially…
4 Powerful Ways to Manage Strong Emotions in the Classroom
Big emotions in the classroom can sometimes feel like a bad storm rolling in— sudden, intense, and unpredictable! As children…
5 Easy Tips for Effective Classroom Management: Balancing Fun and Self-Control
As an elementary teacher, you know that finding the right balance between fun and self-control in your classroom can often…
10 Simple Tips to Share with Parents to Ensure Elementary School Success
As a first-grade teacher, you understand the importance of building positive home-school connections. Parents are the number one influence on…
10 Proven Strategies to Build Strong Partnerships with Parents This Year
Creating successful relationships with the families of your students is a key part of creating a supportive and successful classroom…
8 Simple Ways to Teach Classroom Routines and Procedures During the First Month of School
The first month of school sets the tone for the entire year. It’s an essential time to establish clear classroom…
9 Simple Activities for the First Week of School to Build a Positive Classroom Community
As the school year begins, one of the most important things you can do as an elementary teacher is to…
10 Important Things to Do On the First Day of School in First Grade
Welcome to the First Day of School series, part 2! The first day comes with lots of big emotions for…
How to Plan for the First Day of School: 5 Top Tips to Consider BEFORE the First Day
Welcome to the First Day of School series, part 1! The first day of school sets the tone for the…
EASY Action Steps to Strengthen Executive Functioning Skills in Children
Planning, setting goals, and actually following through with them… these executive functioning skills are necessary for students’ success in school…
3 EASY Ways to Partner with Families to Teach Personal Space to Students
Personal space is an essential social-emotional learning skill for all elementary school students to learn! Like with any new skill,…
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