Hey teacher friends! Today I want to share 6 verb centers that are perfect for grammar instruction for first grade and second grade students. These will make great centers for literacy time, word work, or morning practice. Why Centers Are A GaME Changer I love using centers in my classroom because they are so versatile! Students can work on them… Read More
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How To Teach Sentence Structure
Hey there, Are you looking for fun and engaging ways to teach sentence structure to your Kindergarten or First Grade students? Building sentences is a great way to do this! Sentence building (also known as sentence scramble) worksheets are ideal for little learners who need practice with writing sentences. How do they work? Students practice their fine motor skills by… Read More
7 Noun Centers That Are a Must-Have For Teaching Grammar
Hey terrific teacher, Are you looking for an engaging and hands-on way for your students to learn about parts of speech? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered with these cute noun centers! Why use centers? A lot of students learn better through hands-on activities, Centers allow for pair and group collaboration, Once prepped, these resources can be used for months… Read More
No Prep Writing Crafts
Hey there, Are you looking for ways to make your writing lessons engaging? Some reluctant writers really struggle when they’re told to write on a blank piece of paper. That’s why it’s awesome if your students can write AND make a craft. They get to have so much fun; they forget that they’re learning! The other great thing about writing… Read More
How To Make Writing Lessons Fun Using Flip Books
Today I want to talk about how to make writing lessons fun and enjoyable for students. Even with an engaging topic, sometimes writing on a plain piece of paper is just not interesting enough for students. That’s why writing flipbooks can be an excellent way to engage your students in a writing lesson. Let me tell you all about them!… Read More
How to Engage Reluctant Writers
Hey, so tell me if this sounds familiar. You’re teaching writing. You’ve finished your explicit teaching and explained the writing task. Your students have started working and they seem to be on task and scribbling down their story ideas. Then, you look over and see one of your students. Let’s call him Johnny. He’s got a blank piece of paper… Read More