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Algebra might sound advanced, but it fits right into our primary (K-2) classroom! At its core, algebra is about finding patterns and solving puzzles—skills that even our youngest learners can start developing. For example, you can use simple equations like “something + 3 = 5” and ask students what the "something" is. This helps them start thinking about missing pieces and how to solve for ...
Authors choose story structures for a purpose. Story structures that you can use when writing or teaching narrative texts. Narrative writing is an important skill that students need to master as it ...
Number charts serve as valuable tools for students, offering a visual guide that makes understanding numerical patterns easier. They enhance counting skills, boost mathematical fluency, and provide a ...
There is so much technology in the classroom now. I love to make sure I take advantage of it whenever I can. Science is one of those subjects my little learners absolutely love. Slow motion video ...
Celebrating a rodent who can't identify his shadow? Hi, it's us. First grade students everywhere in the United States. We live for random, odd holidays and Groundhog Day is one of those. So, as a ...
Looping with my class this year, I’ve really had the opportunity to invest in and get to know my students. With extra time to see them as people, not ...
Growth Mindset: The Power of Yet Recently my 1st grade classroom has morphed into a K/1 combination classroom and then resulted in HUGE gaps ...
1st Grade Classroom Reveal This is it, my big classroom reveal! This is the first year where I have stayed in the same room in the same grade. As I ...
The First Day Of 1st Grade What does the first day of 1st grade look like? Happy day, friends! I hope this post finds you well and loving (or ...
