First Grade Teachers Chatboard

Aug 30, 2016

Successful businesses, sports teams, the military, even Broadway shows—they all have a culture of consistency. So why not our schools?

Read the article linked below to see what it looks like and the specific steps you can take to establish a culture of consistency in your classroom.

How to Have Successful First Days of School

Aug 29, 2016

Successful first days of school are easily attainable. (Click below to access the article full of tips for the early part of a successful school year.)

How To Start Class Every Day

Aug 26, 2016

A study showed that in the classroom where the teacher greeted the students at the door, there was an increase in student engagement from 45 percent to 72 percent. How it's done makes a difference.

Read the linked article by Harry and Rosemary Wong to learn simple and enjoyable techniques for starting class every day.

Podcast for Children

by Michele

Aug 5, 2016

Hi Everyone, I came across this site http://podcastplayground.com/. Just thinking that you can share this with your students as well. What do you think of podcast for children? I think this is great. Happy to hear from your feedback.

Thys Boke is Myne - Sarah Powley

Jul 27, 2016

Maybe the problem is unique to me. But I don’t think so. I’ve seen too many crossed out names in books I’ve picked up in second hand stores. [Click below to read the rest of Sarah Powley's essay.]

Reading Program-Free Pilot

by Mrs.V

Jul 25, 2016

Hi Teachers,

I hope you are enjoying your summer! Eyeread (www.eyeread.co). developed a series of games for children in K-2 that focus on foundational reading skills and allow teachers to track student progress. The Eyeread games are being developed with research driven data, teacher input and fun for students to play.

If you woul...See More

K-12 - Quotes, links re students' body & mind

Jul 24, 2016

“Intelligence and skill can only function at the peak of their capacity when the body is healthy and strong.” John F. Kennedy

CLICK below for more quotes and articles related to the importance of physical exercise as it relates to learning.

Jul 21, 2016

Wisconsin teacher looking for a first grade classroom for pen pals. I'll have about 20 students. Please let me know!

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Debbie On 7/21/16, Marshall First wrote: > Wisconsin teacher looking for a first grade classroom for > pen pals. I'll have about 20 students. Please let me know! My First grade class in Phoenix would be interested. I have approximately 24 students.

Jul 21, 2016

Alarming Effects of Lack of Active Learning, Recess

Read this excerpt from Brad and Melody's book to learn why it's important that educators press NOW for more movement, more recess, more physical education in every school day. For example, this stunning fact:

Core muscle strength actually affects the area of the brain which controls executive function. Research shows that only one in twel...See More

Jul 20, 2016

Saxon vs. Treasures

by Tx1st grade reading

Jul 12, 2016

Does anyone have an opinion of Saxon phonics and treasures used together? We are required to use saxon, but it doesn't have the comprehension Texas treasures does.

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