FirstGradeCorral

At about the October timeframe, students are ready to start showcasing what they are learning to their families at home! This weekly learning map is a perfect way to build that home-school connection and allow students to teach their families what they are learning (while also reinforcing skills) at home. I discuss homework during October conferences, and show families this low maintenance 'homework' that does not require a lot of time. I realize that families are busy. I typically ask that fami

If you're looking to add more writing into your literacy centers, here is a helpful resource! I have created 21 writing topics that you can use beginning after winter break. These would be used weekly. I had students on different daily schedules during independent 'workshop' literacy, and I would have a writing topic out each week. When it was their turn to work on this independent writing activity, they would grab it out of the basket, write, and keep it in their literacy folder to turn into m

Morning Routine Timeline

Template for a short letter

Writing fun with antonyms after reading A Porcupine Named Fluffy

Matter Word Search