One of my favorite things about teaching kindergarten and first graders is using themes to teach skills. And using a Cowboy theme is always a favorite for both the kids and myself. So take a peek at these updated Rootin', Tootin Cowboy theme activities. I created the Rootin', Tootin' ...
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The Life of a Watermelon
It's hot outside and what better time to do a Watermelon Unit?!? The Life of a Watermelon is a fun watermelon shaped book full of informational text that will guide your students through learning about the life cycle of a watermelon. The Life of a Watermelon easily lends itself to ...
Spring Activities for Kindergarten and First Grade using Google Slides
Hallelujah, in some states (mine!!) the pandemic seems to be coming to an end. However, the use of Google Slides™ resources to teach kindergarten and first grade hasn't diminished. So let's look at some new Spring Activities for Kindergarten and First Grade using Google Slides™. Meeting the ...
Fall Noun Sort Printables
Just in time for fall! A Fall Noun Sort Printables 2020 Update. This is a great activity to add to a Fall Unit to introduce or review nouns and to get your first graders engaged in language arts. Fall Noun Sorting Pocketchart Activity and worksheets are great for introducing or ...
Kindergarten and First Grade Writing Activities
Writing in kindergarten and first grade is often the stepchild of the three subject areas: reading, writing and math. So you could call writing the Cinderella subject. And here's why. Most of the instructional time and money is spent on reading and math, and sometimes hardly any at all on ...