Several years ago, in the midst of an election season, I began to think about how to teach my primary-age students about the upcoming election and involve them in the process. I created differentiated texts for various readers about…
Digital Timers for Virtual Learning Breaks
I am teaching First Grade virtually 100% through at least the end of December. In my District, parents were offered the option of in-person or virtual learning. They will have the option to change their decision after the first semester. …
Whole Brain Teaching Super Improver Wall
After using the clipchart system in my classroom for several years, I wanted a change. I often felt that it was the same students who clipped up every day and the same students who clipped down every day. For the…
Camp Learned A Lot – End of School Year Class Transformation
On the last full week of school, I transform my classroom into a camping scene called Camp Learned A Lot. This is truly the BEST week of First Grade! We spend the week reviewing curriculum, spending time with friends, making…
Camp Learned A Lot – Day 5
Sadly, Camp Learned A Lot comes to a close today but it has been a wonderful week full of review and memories! As with our previous days, we began with our Morning Meeting at the campfire. I call students to…
Camp Learned A Lot – Day 4
Day 4 of Camp Learned A Lot contains just as much fun and surprises as the other days! As always, we began with our Morning Meeting at the campfire. I call students to the carpet during Camp Learned A Lot week…
Camp Learned A Lot – Day 3
Camp Learned A Lot continued today with a focus on STEM for Day 3! Once again, we began with our Morning Meeting at the campfire. I call students to the carpet during Camp Learned A Lot week by playing camp…
