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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 helps them to express themselves, develop critical thinking skills, and understand complex ideas. Reading Standard 5 requires students to understand the different story structures. RL.1.5 - ...
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 ...
The school year is quickly ending, and I can not believe how fast this year has gone! I love to share picture books with my students during the last few days because there are many good ones! Here are ...
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 ...
