First Grade

  • Teaching Diversity in Kindergarten

    A Nation of Diverse Readers: Read Across America Week

    Celebrate a Nation of Diverse Readers this March! The NEA has revamped Read Across America on March 2nd to “celebrate a nation of diverse readers” using books, authors, and teaching resources that represent a variety of experiences and cultures.  This is a wonderful opportunity to teach our youngest learners about diversity and inclusion.  I wanted […]

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  • 20 March Activities for Kindergarten, 1st

    March Activities for Kindergarten and First Grade Last year, I began creating monthly bundles of all the resources that I use in my kindergarten classroom each month.  Little did I know that these bundles would literally save my life during the 2020-2021 school year.  Having all of my resources in one zip file allows me […]

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  • January Kindergarten Resources

    12 January Resources for Kindergarten

    Happy New Year!  I hope you have had some time to relax and recharge over the break.  I’m sure the last thing you want to do right now are post-break lesson plans!   I designed these January Resources for Kindergarten with YOU in mind! I hope that the ease of these print and go January activities […]

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  • Disguise a Turkey: A Must-Do Thanksgiving Activity!

    Each month, I assign a fun “Family Homework” assignment.  My November one is always a favorite!  Read more about my Disguise a Turkey Thanksgiving Activity! Disguise a Turkey Thanksgiving Family Homework The best part of assigning monthly family homework is that the students do the work at home, and you have an instant bulletin board!  […]

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  • Distance Learning Spring Activities

    Distance Learning Spring Activities for Kindergarten and First Grade I have combined 7 of my top-selling resources into my SPRING INTO DISTANCE LEARNING BUNDLE.  This collection is full of teacher-tested creations that are perfect for parents homeschooling their children!  I truly believe that art is the best therapy for kids during this unprecedented time. As most […]

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  • Be the Rainbow

    Be the Rainbow on World Kindness Day!

    Be the Rainbow in Someone Else’s Cloud! This famous quote by Maya Angelou can be used for so many activities in the classroom.  As Black History Month lead into Women’s History Month, we studied the life and legacy of Angelou.  We read books, and watched videos of her reciting poetry on YouTube.  My favorite of […]

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