Hello and Happy September! At the beginning of the year we practice printing our numbers almost every day. But that can get a bit boring so I always like to jazz things up when I can. Here’s an activity I’ll be doing very early on with my new ones: “Number Race”. DIRECTIONS: 1. Every player has their own game board … Read more
I always start the beginning of Grade 1 with pattern activities. My goal is always to keep things as simple and effective as I can. This activity fits the bill perfectly! Before we begin working with any manipulatives, though, I always give the children 10 to 15 minutes to play with the materials. This is really important with any grade, … Read more
First Grade Stinks: Don’t you just love that title? It cracks me up every time I look at it. This book was recommended by one of the — dare I say it — hundred(s) of bloggers I follow. I bought it last summer and the kids get a real kick out of it. Title: First Grade Stinks Author: Mary Ann … Read more
Inside: You’ll get 3 fun and easy activities your students will love in those first few days of schools, plus a printable you can use in the classroom. This is an updated post and no longer includes the balloon popping activity. Aah, the first days of school. Don’t you love ’em? Clean classrooms, empty notebooks, freshly sharpened pencils, eager new … Read more