We are about to begin one of my favorite units--community! Each year, we go all out and make a huge 3-d map of our city, complete wit...
My first year of teaching was HARD. I had five kindergarteners, one first grader, and one fifth grader.
Finding a homeschool math curriculum I can teach to two VERY different kids has been a challenge! There are now SO many options. Singapore has been around a long time, and is known to be an advanced program. Math With Confidence is still being written (one level each year till 6th grade), and is created
Yuck! Soup...that is. To practice reading words with /ck/, some of my first grade friends helped to illustrate /ck/ ingredients to put in...
Not all learning-to-read journeys are the same, but these tips can help.
Do you have a learner that sometimes reverses her b‘s and d‘s? I do! I created 4 more letter reversal worksheets for my first grader just this week. When she has our letter reversal posters nearby, she will often reference them and get them correct. But if she’s writing on her own without them, she will ... Read More about Letter Reversal Worksheets
My children adore match games - from preschool all the way up to my first grader! Besides the fact that they're just plain fun, matching games have so much educational benefit. They are a frequent flyer during our homeschool week. Note that this post was originally published in July 2012. I would say it is long past time for an overhaul! I left most of the original post intact, however, I updated the free printable match game. You can download it at the bottom of this post! Enjoy! ➡ Browse through all of the match game packets here at Mama's
I was only going to do three posts in my writing series but here I am with a bonus! My last post about informational writing was a long one and I realized I have so many resources for my first graders that I thought it would be helpful to give you some more specific examples ... Read More about Creating an Informational Writing Piece: 3 Resources To Get Your First Grader Started
Pre-teaching key vocabulary from text helps English language learners understand the content they read. Here are 8 strategies I use to front-load essential vocabulary to my students.
I was first introduced to the idea of creating Animal Dioramas when my son (who was a first grader at the time), brought home a shoebox an...
I was only going to do three posts in my writing series but here I am with a bonus! My last post about informational writing was a long one and I realized I have so many resources for my first graders that I thought it would be helpful to give you some more specific examples ... Read More about Creating an Informational Writing Piece: 3 Resources To Get Your First Grader Started
Disclosure: I received a free copy of Tapestry of Grace Primer to review and was compensated for my time. The opinions in this post are based on my own experience using this curriculum with my children. Please see my disclosure policy for more details. For the past 5 years, my children and I have used Tapestry of Grace as our core history curriculum - the curriculum thread that runs through every child in our homeschool. While each of my children work on their own level for phonics, spelling, and math, history is taught one-room schoolhouse style here at the
We are about to begin one of my favorite units--community! Each year, we go all out and make a huge 3-d map of our city, complete wit...
As a homeschooler mother of a first-grader, I made this when I noticed my first grader struggling with where to put the comma. These worksheets were designed for students who need a more guided and visual exercise in placing commas with a focus on commas in series. Includes a fun cut, paste, and dra...
by Heather Spring Dear Sweet Boy, You’ve probably noticed I’ve been a bit weepy this week, as we’ve gotten you ready for school. You are so big! How did we get here so fast? I mean, wasn’t it just …
Learning shapes in preschool goes beyond two dimensions! I created a free printable for also introducing our youngest learners to the world of 3D shapes in preschool. We had so much fun with our 2D shape activities, that I decided to take basic preschool shapes to the next level. The 3D Shapes Free Printable Activities are a great way to introduce 3D geometric shapes with fun, engaging math games. Adding these to your lesson plans takes little more than printing, protecting, and playing in small groups or with your whole class!
My First Day School / Handprint Hand Craft Art Poem / Starting Kindergarten PreK Preschool / Child Kids Teacher Resource / PRINT IT OFF 0560 DOWNLOAD - PRINT - CREATE. INSTANT ACCESS – Digital Download File. STEP 1. Download.STEP 2. Print file at home or local print shop.STEP 3. Print child's handprints. YOU WILL RECEIVE:A4 and 8x10" size (high quality JPG files).*No physical product will be shipped, this is a digital download art print.
We have been reading Are You My Mother for first grade reading. Whenever we read a book, a craft or activity to tie into it is a must! Here is our Are You My Mother craft from this past week. We have been going through our First Grade Reading List[Read more]
A few weeks ago, I shared my Michael's Create to Educate project called "Itty Bitty Word Books". They have been A HIT with my students, and so I wanted to come back and share my downloadable file in
A few weeks ago, we began our adventures in space! My first grade astronomers were busy at work writing their very first research pa...
Aluminmum foil moon is an easy and fun craft for preschoolers. Learn how to make craters on the foil moon and paint the beautiful moon glow!
Bring life to a drab classroom wall with this decorative vinyl tree tutorial. It's a fun way to decorate the classroom and it can last the entire year.
I was once an organized homeschool mom. When we first started homeschooling, I purchased a complete curriculum that came with a nice daily schedule. As I went through the materials with my first grader, I
A few weeks ago, we began our adventures in space! My first grade astronomers were busy at work writing their very first research pa...
Check out these cute, 1st Grade worksheets for January. Practice math, reading, and writing with these fun winter themes.
A beautiful school cone for little horse fans! This is how you make your little rider’s first day of school an unforgettable day! You are welcome to swap the fabrics, just write to me! I have a lot of fabrics in my collection ;) Name and a "Schoolchild 2023" (or similar) will be embroidered free of charge in your desired color! Fill out the personalization field! Optionally, you can order a conical-shaped filling cushion! This way, the first-grader can enjoy her school cone for a long time to come! The school cone is 70 cm long and has a diameter of 18 cm! It is also possible to order the school cone in size 85 cm! Please write me a message about this ☺️ For siblings, I am happy to make you a 35 cm large sibling school cone!
My rising first grader has been eagerly awaiting a Year 1 rite of passage in this house: receiving her very own binder! She squealed wit...
Surprise your mom on Mother's Day with a loving gesture that shows how much you care about her. This Mother's Day card "You are the very best", written in children's handwriting by a first-grader, is more than just paper - it's a hug in the form of a card. You can also use it to wish grandma 'All the best' on Mother's Day from afar. The card is part of our "1st Class" collection. It was created in cooperation with my daughter Oona when she was just starting to write me her first little messages. "You are the best" in front of a delicate yellow floral pattern is also perfect as a thank you card for a dear friend or sister. The sturdy Mother's Day postcard is approx. 1.4 mm thick and feels particularly high-quality and sturdy. On the back you will find enough space for your very own personal message. The yellow card is printed in Germany in a climate-neutral manner and delivered unpackaged. The surface of the card for mom made of FSC-certified groundwood cardboard is uncoated and therefore biodegradable and compostable. Surprise your mom with a handwritten message that comes from the heart! DETAILS: » Postcard in DIN A6 format (10.5 cm x14.8 cm) » sturdy groundwood cardboard (approx. 1.4 mm thick) » Manufactured in Germany » climate-neutral printing » biodegradable *** >> PLEASE NOTE >> >> The decorative objects in the background serve as an example and are not included. >> Colors may vary slightly depending on your screen setting >> If you purchase multiple items, the postage costs will only be charged once >> Do you have any questions? Then please contact me: etsy[!at!] myprettycircus.com or here directly via etsy. Kind regards, Maythe from My Pretty Circus ________________________________________________________________________ Mother's Day card "You are the very best", wish you all the best for Mother's Day, card for Mother's Day Mom, card for Mother's Day Grandma, gift for Mother's Day __________________________________________________________________________ The information on the right of withdrawal, the imprint, the general terms and conditions and the privacy policy can be found under the button below "Read more about terms and conditions & cancellation policy for MyPrettyCircus"
This product is a book companion to be used with Junie B. Jones, First Grader (at last!) by Barbara Park. Students LOVE these books (and so do I)! Junie B. is a spunky, fun loving, outgoing student who always finds herself in sticky situations even though she has the best of intentions. Students, teachers, and parents can find humor and a lesson in each and every Junie B. Jones book. This set includes: • Comprehension/recall questions for every chapter • Critical thinking/reflection questions for every chapter • Story Map Worksheet with characters, setting, problem & solution • Compare and Contrast Page • Writing Prompt Enjoy! Katy Thank you so much for your interest in my store! Be sure to become a follower to receive email notices of new items, sales, and new FREEBIES! Also, don't forget to earn TpT credits by providing feedback!
