1st grade stations

If you love low prep, this is for you! Our Math and ELA Write and Wipe Stations are our lowest prep centers line of resources. In this post, we will take a closer look at both our math and our phonics Write and Wipe Stations for first and second grades.

I have been on a math kick lately. I think it is because my kids are strugglingggg with basic math concepts lately and it’s killin’ me! We have been learning addition strategies and practicing addition within 20 for two weeks now and my class has just started to pick up their momentum. They are […]

Word work in kindergarten, first grade, or even 2nd can be easy with these Daily 5 activities. Students use a variety of materials to work with words. Whether you are using this for centers, a hands on option for stations, or just some easy games to play with words during the day these ideas are a big hit! Organization is simple, there are NO COPIES to make, and your students will become better readers in no time. #kindergartenclassroom #wordwork #centers

Find 10 FREE sight word games and activities for your students to use during literacy centers. Many of these require very little materials to make.

Do you utilize math rotations in your classroom? Math centers are a great way to incorporate independence and corporative learning skills. It gives you time to work with students one on one or in small groups with skills they are struggling with. I know it can be overwhelming to get started with centers, especially if ... Read More about Time Saving Tips For Math Centers

Use these science of reading based word work options in your word work station during your classroom literacy center time for your kindergarteners or first graders.

This past week we launched our writer’s workshop lessons! I use my writer’s workshop units throughout the year, but before we dive into small moments we talk about what Writer’s Workshop looks like in our first grade classroom. This poster is hanging in our classroom and we go through each of these bullet points throughout […]

Literacy centers in kindergarten don't have to be a chore for the teacher! These center ideas are easy to implement and engaging for students.

teach reading skills using phonics centers

Teaching math to my first graders at the beginning of the year involves a lot of modeling routines, procedures, and new games/activities. We start off by focusing on numeration- identifying and count