1st Grade Math Lesson on Counting Money with "Jenny Found a Penny"
Start by reading a well-done book about a little girl saving her money until she accumulates $1.00. Then do some cross-curricular follow-up activities …
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Hundreds Chart Activities for First Grade and Kindergarten Math
Here you will find ideas for getting the most out of the hundreds chart.
Continue ReadingMeasuring Distance in Units: A 1st Grade Math Lesson Plan
The great thing about a lesson on measurement is that it is usually a hands-on activity and it often gets the kids up and moving. This lesson fits …
Continue ReadingMake Tally Marks, Bar Graphs, and Other Data-Related Topics Interesting to Your First Grade Math Class
Organize, represent and interpret data? That sounds too technical! Actually it can be simple and fun for your young students. You can even include …
Continue ReadingCreating Timelines: 1st Grade Lesson
Timelines are a great way to put events in sequential order in a simple way for young students to understand. Start with some examples and then assist …
Continue ReadingAuthor Study with Eve Bunting: Teaching Literacy in the Early Elementary Grades
Eve Bunting is a true storyteller who has written over 150 books. She was born and raised in Ireland, as many of her books are based on Irish …
Continue ReadingCelebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in your 1st Grade Classroom: Ideas & Activities
Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15th and continues until October 15th. Include a lesson each week of the month and end it with a fiesta!
Continue ReadingLearning About Egypt: A 1st Grade Lesson Plan
What’s inside a pyramid? Where is the world’s longest river? Do the children in Egypt have to go to school? Find out these things and more in this …
Continue ReadingThe 13 Original American Colonies & the Beginning of the American Revolution: 1st Grade Lesson Plan
The number thirteen is a lucky number for the citizens of The United States of America. The number represents the number of colonies that banned …
Continue ReadingTwo-Day Lesson Plan - Writing Complete Sentences in First Grade
A sentence can be as simple as one that contains only a subject and verb. Start with the basics and build from there. After a thorough understanding …
Continue ReadingFive Minute Filler Activites for 1st Grade that Support Common Core Standards
Just like the Boy Scouts, adopt the motto, “Be Prepared”! Use the few minutes you have to your advantage. You can make it fun while still learning …
Continue ReadingCreate a Classroom Constitution on Constitution Day: A 1st Grade Lesson Plan for September 17th
Rules and laws are written with the goal of providing fairness, security and peace. Your students will find out about a most important document of …
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