Learning with Firsties

First graders need more than worksheets, ipads, and computers.  They need scissors, glue, crayon, paint, glitter and so much more! We have t...

  Absolutely! Teaching is personal and teachers pour themselves into what they do.  If teachers' morale is at the forefront students ben...

  Graphic organizers help students make connections between ideas and information. They can be used at any grade level and with any subject....

Where do I even begin??? February is prime time for theme teaching.  There are never are enough days in the month to squeeze everything in, ...

Firsties completely engaged in weather research. For as long as I can remember I always told my students it was my job to make them independ...

  When I was in the classroom, January was always the beginning of theme teaching that carried over into February and March.  I LOVE theme t...

  I Love a Good Sale I am always on the lookout for a good sale and will stock up on items I find at a great price.  Hashtag sales are the p...