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For K-1 students, centers are one of the most developmentally appropriate things that you can do for them. Let me give you the break down on each of my 5 centers, and how I manage them!

If you follow me on Facebook, you may already know what I am about to tell you. I took some time this weekend to update my Sight Word Stick Activities! ...

When teaching new vocabulary to early elementary students, it is important to help them make connections. That is why I love doing my vocabulary instruction for primary grades alongside our first grade writing time. Check out this post to see how I integrate the two!

These fun, engaging, NO PREP word work activities help students practice their words effectively and are the perfect option for your 1st or 2nd grade class!

My students love working on writing blends and digraphs through this fun Blends and Digraphs Write and Wipe Activity! Once my students master the ability to read and write CVC words, then we move on to introducing blends and digraphs. After introducing the sounds, I put these activity mats into their literacy center rotations. Each student will pull a card, say the word, write the word, and use the word in a sentence. When students are able to complete the activity mat with accuracy, I offer…

Back to school ideas to teach your students about sentences and their parts. This color-coded resource is perfect for K-1 literacy centers.