First Grade Teachers

If you teach first grade, you're in the right place! The ideas, activities, and teaching resources on this board are just for you! Welcome!
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What does your morning routine look like? If you're like many of us, it may feel a bit rushed and include some amount of time waiting in line for the copy machine. One thing we did to streamline our mornings was to begin using morning work journals with digital prompts for the children to respond to in their own notebooks. It has taken that piece off my teacher-plate and given me more time to do other tasks in the morning. Plus, the children love the prompts and look forward to them each day.
Morning Work Journals for 1st Grade
What does your morning routine look like? If you're like many of us, it may feel a bit rushed and include some amount of time waiting in line for the copy machine, hoping the person in front of you doesn't do something to jam it up. One thing we did to streamline our mornings was to begin using morning work journals with digital prompts for the children to respond to in their own notebooks. It has taken that piece off my teacher-plate and given me more time to do other tasks in the morning. Plus, the children love the prompts and look forward to them each day. If you're curious, but have a few questions... "What if a child can't read the prompt?" "What if a child finishes early?" "What if I'm already doing a morning meeting?"... head over to this blog post to find out how we're doing it.
the main idea and details for this activity is to help students learn how to make their own items
Main Idea and Detail Activities for First Grade
Main Idea & details activities can be hard to find for first grade, but this is your one stop shop for everything you need!
the free sub plan for students to use in their homeschool and classroom activities
Free Full Day of Sub Plans
​Don’t be caught off guard when an emergency sick day arises. You know, the one where someone is throwing up on the way to school. (Even worse if it is YOU.)
the easter flueny practice for first grade students with pictures and text on it
Easter Fluency Practice for First Grade
Solidify your students ability to decode texts fluently with Easter activities that keeps them engaged and excited about reading!
a pile of school supplies with the words math tips for first grade
Math Tips for First Grade Teachers
Read about how I incorporated a variety of ways to teach math in my first grade classroom to help make math meaningful!
the august science experiments for kids
Beginning of the Year Science Experiments for 1st Grade Science Lessons in August
Need fresh beginning of year science ideas? These August science experiments for kids & back to school science activities are just what you need to spark excitement in teaching science elementary & set beginning of year expectations. Use engaging science anchor charts, explore science lesson plans elementary, & try creative beginning of year science activities that work well in both first grade science & back to school kindergarten science settings. Kick off your science lessons with confidence!
Our Class Is a Family by Shannon Olsen has become a back to school favorite in K-1 classrooms. We definitely think it deserves a spot in your stack of read-alouds for the first day of school. The book's message is simple, but important: A group of people who care about each other is a family. It's perfect for the first day of school and introduces children to key concepts like respect, perseverance, and teamwork. Before you wrap up your back to school plans, come grab some new ideas. Let's plan!
Our Class Is a Family Activities for K-1
Our Class Is a Family by children's book author Shannon Olsen has become a back to school favorite in kindergarten and first grade classrooms. We definitely think it deserves a spot in your stack of read-alouds for the first day of school. The book's message is simple, but important: A group of people who care about each other is a family. It's perfect for the first day of school and introduces children to key concepts like respect, kindness, perseverance, and teamwork. When you're done reading it to your students, follow up with activities that will help the children go a little further with their thinking. We've got some ideas to share in this blog post for kindergarten and first grade teachers. Before you wrap up your back to school lesson plans, come grab some new ideas. Let's plan!
three different colored plastic toys with the words pipe cleaner people written on them in white
Beaded Pipe Cleaner People
Building a community of students that treat one another like family is part of a normal start-up during back-to-school time. During this time of distance learning and blended learning, it is now more important than ever to teach children how to be responsible digital citizens.
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5 Reasons to Teach Digital Citizenship
Building a community of students that treat one another like family is part of a normal start-up during back-to-school time. During this time of distance learning and blended learning, it is now more important than ever to teach children how to be responsible digital citizens. ​ ​
What does your morning work routine look like? If you're like many of us, it may feel a bit rushed and include some amount of time waiting in line for the copy machine. One thing we did to streamline our mornings was to begin using morning work journals with digital prompts. The children love the prompts and look forward to them each day. If you've been thinking about giving your morning work routine a fresh look, come check out what we're doing... it beats a stack of worksheets every time!
Morning Work Journals for First Grade
What does your morning work routine look like? If you're like many of us, it may feel a bit rushed and include some amount of time waiting in line for the copy machine, hoping the person in front of you doesn't do something to jam it up. One thing we did to streamline our mornings was to begin using morning work journals with digital prompts. It has freed up my morning so I can spend more time on other tasks. Plus, the children love the prompts and look forward to them each day. If you've been thinking about giving your morning work routine a fresh look, come check out what we're doing... it beats a stack of worksheets every time! :)
the instructions for making legos that look like sea animals are great for kids to play with
Ocean LEGO Projects to Build (Sea Turtle, Crab, Otter, and Fish!) - Frugal Fun For Boys and Girls
Ocean LEGO Projects to Build - Sea Turtle, Crab, Otter, Fish
a paper plate with an image of a man wearing a mask and goggles on it
Paper Plate Snorkeling Craft Idea For Kids - Glued To My Crafts
some paper fish are hanging from the side of a window and one is made out of blue
Kids Suncatcher Craft — Ocean-Themed Shark Window Art
Looking for a creative kids suncatcher craft? This ocean-themed shark project is bright, bold, and easy to make! With just a printable template, tissue paper, and glue, kids can create a glowing shark to hang in the window. Great for kindergarten, 1st grade, and early elementary art time. Use it during ocean units, shark week, or summer activities. This cheerful shark suncatcher craft makes a big splash! Grab your free template and start crafting today. ​ ​
Simple Everyday Mom: Easy Kids Crafts & Activities
Simple Everyday Mom: Easy Kids Crafts & Activities 
these paper crafts are made to look like bugs
Toilet Paper Roll Bugs
Toilet Paper Roll Bugs - The Best Ideas for Kids
alligator cupcakes with green icing and googly eyes
Alligator Cupcakes