The first days of first grade include introducing rules, routines, procedures, and developing a strong classroom community. We are sharing how we roll out these concepts to our classes and what we have learned about the must-do's to ensure a su...

The pencils are sharp, the crayons are fresh out of the box, the glue bottle isn't stopped up yet, and the scent of scented markers and stickers is in the air. To kick off season 2, we discuss school supply shopping, preparing our classrooms fo...

It's time to take a look back at our school year with memorable moments as we go page by page through our First Grade Memory Book with you. We discuss our favorite units, authors, field trips, and how we and our students have grown since last f...

As another school year concludes, we reflect on all our classroom celebrations. We discuss how we plan, include parent volunteers, and set up our parties for success when we have a room full of excited first graders. We've learned a lot about w...

Elementary teachers know that transitions can be intense. From getting the school day started to packing up to go home, students go through dozens of transitions each day. Every time students are asked to get out or put away supplies, rotate ce...