Compound Words Freebie!

 

Today I'm blogging about my compound words activities. Check out my ideas and a fun freebie below!



This was a great read aloud to begin our lesson on compound words. It really gets the kids thinking! I teamed up with one of my favorite first grade teachers for this activity @famousinfirst. The kids just loved listening to him read the story and then, there's me...disregard the strange look on my face.

 

Next up we played the compound words match up game to find our partners. Click on the picture to get this freebie from my TpT store! Students then worked with their partner to complete the compound words foldable (also in my freebie packet above). Overall, I'd say it was a very successful lesson!
 

March Math Freebie

Do your students love to break out the clipboards and write the room? I know mine do! Movement Is definitely a key factor in the primary grades because we know that when students are engaged and having fun - they are truly learning! If you agree, please check out my March math freebie: Write the Room - Fact Family Edition.



https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Write-the-Room-Fact-Family-Edition-1744694

Bringing Back Fun!

I've learned something extremely important this school year. As a teacher, sometimes you need to take a little time out of the day to just have fun! If you can steal away ten little minutes each day, then it could quite possibly make all the difference in your classroom. My idea of fun usually involves movement, laughter and getting all of your wiggles out. Some may call this a brain break, but I'd rather say it's a fun break. The most amazing resource is now available (FOR FREE) for teachers. It's a little website called Go Noodle and it has totally brought back the fun for myself and my students. The activities range from breathing techniques for reducing stress to dance parties and Zumba. Check it out and let me know what you and your kiddos think!

TPT Sale...I love to Shop!

The Teacher's Pay Teacher's sale is almost over! Check out my sale purchases. I am so excited to use these with my first graders! Next week we will be working on drawing conclusions, so the "Super Sleuths" Mini Unit will be perfect. It is going to be an extremely hectic week between Read Across America, Discovery Ed testing, and my observation! Yikes! I'm going to try my best to enjoy this weekend before the craziness begins. HH here I come...

 

Coming Soon: Jack Hartmann!

Jack Hartmann will be visiting the first graders at my school tomorrow. If you haven't heard his music yet, then check him out! He has all kinds of educational songs for math, reading, etc. I am so excited to get my dance on with my fabulous firsties!

ONE.HAPPY.TEACHER

Thanks for checking out my blog. I am so excited about my new design! I'm slightly obsessed with buntings, so I'm in love with this new look. I have so many fun ideas and activities to share, and I can't wait to get started. Stay tuned for my first ever TPT packet. It's all about BLENDS.
Ta-ta for now!