First grade blogspot about me book

I have been married to the most wonderful man for 12 years mr. I give the autograph books to the students on the last day of school. I dont know what it is about this time of year, but it always puts me into organization mode. I dont have a blog but i do have an idea with a picture book. However, with the news of a little girl on the way we had a decision about my up coming school year. I teach 2nd grade, but these are prompts that would still work. Even though most of your relationships are pretty established by midyear, they can always continue to improve. This product includes 10 different templates 5 boys and 5 girls to suit diverse children in the classroom. Students will incorporate their brainstorm list into a rough draft. Were all on a voyage together embarking on and embracing the common core state standards ccss.

As i began setting up my classroom, the opportunity came to switch roles and be a literacy specialist, working with small groups of kids k3 on just reading. Thanks for creating the decodables, they will be great for my lowerlevel readers. We are in our second year of a new math adoption, and our class has made it pretty clear how they feel about math in our classroom this year. I am also a mom to a couple of teenagers and that keeps me very busy.

Building these relationships will make the entire school year go much more smoothly. To see how i used the first grade packet in my classroom video. Jul 24, 2015 today i wanted to share about my 2nd grade book clubs. Since 2003 ive been either a first grade teacher or a kindergarten teacher. Aidan had fun in kindergarten, but hes nervous about starting the first grade. You may be thinking, how in the world am i going to teach these kiddos all these facts with fluency when i literally just taught them how to add first graders are usually expected to master all facts to 10 with fluency by the end of first grade so i wanted to share a bunch of tips and activities to help you help them get there. Meredith gilbert this is my 11th year teaching at osceola elementary in ormond beach, florida. I love christmas and all of the merry and bright decor that goes along with it, but when christmas is over, i always feel the need to reset everything. Part of the celebration includes the introduction of our theme for the following year.

We had a book about following rules to refer to all year. In our first grade class students read the book the artist who painted a blue horse by eric carle. One way our first grade team makes birthdays simple, easy, and fun is to send home the birthday in a bag. Erica teaches first grade and loves creating fun, engaging, and visually appealing teaching resources. Dec 11, 2019 although parts of this story were a challenge for first graders to understand, the idea of finding joy in diversity, acceptance, and friendship nestled in their hearts, and oh, the discussions we had. I am a first grade teacher and instructional specialist in spencerport, new york. My district, school, and fourth grade team have made the plunge this year, and while we have overarching themes, concept modules and frameworks, as well as essential questions, we are still working on actual toolboxes equipped with units, lesson plans, and activities to fit within those modules.

We learned that rules are things we follow to keep us safe. I have two inservice days and a meet your teacher night scheduled. For this reason, i held a 5day challenge on my instagram. I know, its a little ocd, but still yours are so cute.

Associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon. I created point posters 1, 3, 5, 7, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, and 50 in two designs for the students to sign each time they reach a specific point goal. Review important first grade reading concepts such as syllables, sight words, contractions, and vocabulary in playful and innovative ways. The small black bins are my listening to book centres ipod nanos i inherited from my mom when she retired this year and headphones. Spark their interest in writing with a minibook about their favorite subjectthemselves. Aug 22, 2017 first grade best welcome to first grade best. Just print the pages, staple, and give the books to your students. Some are more guided by me than others, just depending on their ability to share independently with one another.

It made him feel excited about a new grade, and he was able to read the whole book and only had to ask me for help on a few words. I applied for the position but had to go ahead and set up my first grade classroom. I am an early elementary teacher that loves to create and share k2 activities for my kiddos. I now teach 1st and 2nd grade language arts in a school that departmentalizes. I know ive been far, far less active on this blog, in comparison to when my site was first created in 2003 way before blogs existed. Pin it on the last day of school our faculty and staff say many a tearful goodbye to our cute kiddos, lock up the building, and gather at a local restaurant to celebrate the end of the school year. Two years ago, i taught full day kindergarten and was able to loop with my kiddos to first grade. Teacher should model this step as well by drafting the first few pages of their model book. All about me printable book free by learning at the. After much thought my husband and i decided this school year i would take a year off. My name is sara and i have taught 1st grade for the past 7 years. I love helping first graders express themselves through writing. This 100th day of school writing on what they liked and didnt like so far about first grade stopped us in our tracks. Students will gain confidence in their own writing skills as they share and write about themselves on each page.

Leslie, and i am a mommy to lukas 10 years old,olivia 9. Then i just put them in page protectors and stuck them in a pronged folder and voila. This little project took a lot longer to complete than i thought it would. Ive created this blog for parents and my fellow teachers. This type of simple activity is great to have on hand. Apparently my writing lines dont quite match yours. Popular first grade books meet your next favorite book. My kids start back the same day i do and i am pretty excited that this will be the first time i get to put my kids on the bus every day since my kids school went to a tier one bus. Its about a bear on christmas eve prepping for the big day.

Whether you are a brand new first year teacher, transitioning from another grade level, or simply coming back to the classroom after taking a break, i think you are going to love 1st grade. Patricks day this is the perfect book to start any lessons on st. I, also, have them count out 20 math cubes and put in a baggie. Apr 08, 2020 i think they love them so much because there are so many possible answers for each one. This bag gets sent home the first day of the month of the childs birthday, along with a letter explaining what the birthday in a bag is all about. I am also a certified reading specialist and love teaching and learning about literacy. First graders heart mo willems we have been busy working on an author study on mo willems hes famous for the pigeon books.

My son is going into 1st grade, and for his summer reading project i wanted a book that was fitting. Classroom snapshots a teacher blog by jessica meacham. Here are a few tried and true favorites that my students always love. They can also help you label the books with colored sticky dots in the corner that match the sticky dot on the basket label. I have the decodable books, but these sheets will bring it all together. She loves to come up with creative ways to engage students and help every child reach their fullest potential. I like leaving a transportation note for parents to fill out and turn into me before leaving meet the teacher. I started this blog a few years ago after finally getting my chance to teach first grade after many years wanting to. Very soon ill be getting out the witch and pumpkin decorations and my husband will be decorating the yard. On back to school night, i have students pick two books for their book box from our classroom library. We study the family this time of year as a celebration of what family is, why it is important, and especially the wants and needs of families. Susan understands the stressful demands of teaching and strives. Friends, let me tell youthe first day back after vacation is brutal. First grade jitters by robert quackenbush, with illustrations by yan nascimbene.

See more ideas about beginning of school, class book, school activities. I teach 3rd4th grade now after 9 years in first grade. Apr 04, 2012 i graduated from samford university in 2004. There are almost an endless number of ideas and ways you can use this all about me activity sheet in the classroom at school, childcare and daycare, and church.

Life in first grade there are many little ways to enlarge your childs world. For me, the first semester of first grade is all about cre. In the meantime, here are a few of my favorite halloween books i just love to read to my students. I like to clean out my cabinets, closets, reorganize kitchen utensils and read more. Check out our favorite books for first graders that are recommended by our panel of childrens book experts to enthrall, teach, and inspire your child. Jul 15, 2011 i know this is very kindergartenish, but on the 1st or 2nd day of 1st grade i thought id do the writing part for them. All about me worksheet and printable poster supplyme. Even though i always wanted to be a teacher, i attended the university of southern indiana where i earned a bachelors degree in business administration.

First graders heart mo willems diary of a first grade. Susan is a former primary and literacy teacher focused on providing quality, researchbased ideas to help k2 teachers all over the globe. Thanks for stopping by our blog to see whats happening in our first grade classroom. My old copy was in need of new clip art and a simpler font.

Jan 24, 20 i love the way your library is decorated with the palm tree and clouds. The students then spend about an hour or so signing each others books. My goal is to help my students survive in tomorrows ever changing global community and to help educators evolve to meet the needs of their students. This year i turned my desk against the wall and was able to move my kidney table closer and gained a little more space. The focus skill was cause and effect, which is no longer in the first grade standards. See more ideas about all about me activities, about me. My teaching roles have included teacher leader, mentor, tutor, balanced literacy presenter, standardsbased trainer, and a classroom solutions blogger. This theme comes from a book that we read together as a faculty over the summer.

Aug 04, 2019 it was a book i ordered from the scholastic book order last year and never did anything with. Sep 15, 2019 first grade garden amanda ross is a participant in the. Before we left for break, my firsties were working on place value. In my free time, i love spending time with my sweet family, frosting sugar cookies, running, and making things for my teachers pay teachers store. It was an opportunity for a change and a time to really focus on my skills teaching reading.

Patricks day books are great to read during the month of march when youre learning about leprechauns or this irish holiday. I have been living here for 2 weeks now and completely love it. It begins with a quick writing lesson on what to write in an autograph book. I am married to a terrific guy and have two boys in 6th and 8th grade. Although parts of this story were a challenge for first graders to understand, the idea of finding joy in diversity, acceptance, and friendship nestled in their hearts, and oh, the discussions we had.

Last week, for example, we were supposed to read animal park. If you have not had the opportunity to experience this delightful book, please go get it right now. Spark their interest in writing with a mini book about their favorite subjectthemselves. This is a 9page all about me book for students to write and draw in k2nd grade. I number all my books so students just have to find the song number. This worksheet is great for toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, and 1st grade, but it can really be used for any grade level elementary, middle school, or even high school. Aug 20, 2014 our first grade students goal is 50 points.

So i sat right down, read it and laughed the entire time. Posted on february 15, 2016 february 12, 2016 categories 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, book structures, geography, maps, uncategorized leave a comment barn owl bonanza the first graders in my friend debras class have been studying everything about barn owls and capturing their work in a variety of handmade books. It makes me think that i can cute up my room a little bit to make it a little more cozy. Oct 20, 2012 while looking through my plans for the next couple of weeks, i realized i hadnt shared my mini family unit. I have taught first grade for the past 7 years and love it.

Great books that you have ready to read on the first. The activity is an end of the year autograph book signing. S book first, you have to copy these words in your notebook vocabulary part and study them. Aaron blabeys use of rhyme throughout the entire book is fantastic and i immediately thought ive got to turn these books into readers theater scripts because they are awesome fluency. The first 11 years i taught 4th and 5th grade with a focus on the gifted learner. First grade brain creative resources to make teaching fun. Im sorry to be the downer, but i find this exercise to be a bit cruel. This makes a great back to school activity for 1st or 2nd grade, or for later on in the year with kindergarteners. Read for 20 minutes a book from home, from epic reading or razkids. Our district uses reading street, which i used to love, but now it is in no way aligned to the common core.

My little firsties fell in love with his books after we read dont let the pigeon stay up late. We talked about how different artist express the same things but in different ways. By incorporating a popular theme in first grade, the five senses, youll help them to expand their story with descriptive words and phrasesa great way to sneak in some vocabulary practice as well. Consider allowing the students to create the basket labels with you to help with ownership. It was so hard watching all of my teacher friends go back to school this year without me, however i know this is for the best. This classic features the escapades of frog and toad, an adorable amphibious duo who are the best of friends. I think one of the most stressful times during the first day of school for me is dismissal time. Almost all of my students have made their way into a book club.

My main goal each year is to establish strong teacherstudent relationships. We started the week off reading the short book i wrote in the unit. Long island, ny about blog this is a teaching blog by erica bohrer. Jul 22, 2011 first grade best welcome to first grade best. First grade reading activities these creative and fun 1st grade reading activities will be a big hit with your first grader. All of us have some type of student created booklet for the first week of school. I teach at an awesome school in alabama which also happens to be where i went to school many years ago. Its not work its play, a direct quote from my father. If i can get all my babies home the right way, i can relax and call it a successful day. I love my students and my amazing first grade team. Is there any way you could add an extra page for kids who write more than a couple of lines. Sep 23, 2012 its time for the 2nd holiday picture book linky party. The first one shows my teacher corner behind the bookshelf that has the students book boxes on it.