What is a closing sentence? A closing sentence is a sentence that concludes the paragraph and is centered on the main idea. In first learning about closing sentences, it's best to introduce how the topic sentence relates and can be restated as a closing sentence. While writing the closing ... View Post
Steps to Writing Topic Sentences in 1st Grade
When you teach paragraph writing, teach the supporting sentences last. As a result, students are more likely to remember the importance of writing topic sentences. What? But, I thought you teach in this order: topic sentences, supporting sentences, closing sentences, right? On the contrary, ... View Post
Teach First Graders to Write a Paragraph
Ask any first grader to write a paragraph on any given topic, and they want to go straight into writing the supporting detail sentences. It’s important to know your writing expectations and objectives for young writers before you teach first graders to write a paragraph. Knowing how to teach ... View Post
Dental Health for Kids Videos and Activities for 2021
It's that time of year to teach and review dental health to your primary students. I see you, kindergarten, first grade, and second grade teachers. Let's get you some resources to help you make dental health month fun with kid-friendly activities! First, you'll find videos on visiting the ... View Post
The Most Critical Vocabulary for Primary Students
What are the most critical vocabulary for primary students and beyond? Are some words more important than others? There are so many questions about teaching vocabulary. Where to turn? Let's go for a deep dive into the research behind academic vocabulary for primary students. Why Teach ... View Post
Teaching the Equal Sign and What it Really Means
We have been learning about the meaning of the equal sign this week. It can be a challenging concept for first graders to understand, so teaching the equal sign and what it really means may also be a challenge. Even my math wizards look at me funny when I say that it's true that any number is equal ... View Post
Top tips for hatching eggs in the classroom for the first time
Is this your first time hatching eggs in your classroom? It is fun for students and teachers, and the experience gives you a firsthand glimpse into the development of life. Let me show you how to prepare yourself for your first time hatching eggs in the classroom. Within 21 days, not only will ... View Post
St. Patrick’s Day Prepositions, Hundred Chart Mystery and Make a Ten
I'm so excited about St. Patrick's Day this year! We are going to have so much fun learning and playing with leprechauns. Here's how our day begins with first grade St. Patrick's Day activities that are fun and linked directly to learning standards. 1. First off, we are going to talk about ... View Post
How to Use a Hundred Chart with Students
As a teacher with over 20 years of experience, I am still in awe of all the different ways to use a hundred chart. It touches on so many math learning standards. Let's begin with how we introduce a hundred chart to students. Then, check out the long list of ways to teach other number sense math ... View Post
17 exposures to learn new vocabulary
How many times do students need to be exposed to learn new words in order to be able to know and use the vocabulary? The reason why 17 is THE number is that educational research2 shows that students need around 17 authentic exposures to new vocabulary before they are truly fluent in knowing the ... View Post
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