Hi, I'm also a first year teacher struggling with the same issue. Here is a website that has helped me so far. I have 2 weeks until they need...
Hi, I just finished an author study in my first grade class on Steven Kellogg. They loved it. I related it to our writing also. We discussed...
Thank you! Will check it out. :D
Thank you everyone for the input. I'm aware of the issues surrounding how to teacher Columbus? Are there any books out there that are a happy...
Does anyone have any recommendations for a columbus book for first grade as a read aloud? There are so many books out there, just thought some...
Thanks for all the posts and links. The word wall will never go unnoticed again! :)
Hello Everyone, I'm sure this question has been asked before but I couldn't find any links. :sorry: But I was wondering if you could share...
Thanks for the picture idea. I think I might have a homework assignment be to bring in a few pictures of antonyms (from magazines) and make the...
Hello Everyone, I have a quick basic question. I have to do a brief antonyms lesson for my first graders. Does anyone have any center...
Yes that sounds like an excellent idea. I am going to continue to brainstorm as well and I will post if I come up with anything, or anything to...
I looked up We the Kids also and thought it look great for first graders. I got a copy from my school library but now I have the same problem......
1 word- E-Bay I discovered it this summer for books thanx to amanda and I cant stop bidding on books. I have probably won close to 75. Its...
Hi, I am a first year first grade teacher and I will be using harcourt trophies for the first time as well. I already assumed I would not use...
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Teach2004, I had the same question!!! Thanks for asking it :D
Wow I thought that mspowell website was great! Thanks!!
I have not had a couch in a reading corner before but I think it is a wonderful idea. I think it is a great way to children to feel comfortable...
Thank you all for your input :D There are so many great ideas out there!!
ok I have a very basic question I'm looking at name plates to buy for my kids' desks. Really Good Stuff has the basic ones just for their...
Thanks, She does have her committment letter. However, she was hoping to find a job on her own before she was placed somewhere. I spoke...
