There are so many fun topics to teach in elementary school. For instance, it is incredible to see students read their first book independently. They have

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14.12.2024

Keeping Students Engaged Before Break - Fun in First

If you’ve heard people say, “December is such a short month in the classroom,” then you know they are not teachers. While the month may be

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18.11.2024

Making Words (Word Manipulation) - Fun in First

Teachers work tirelessly to help students become strong readers and writers. They create hands-on lessons, provide small group instruction, and meet students where they are. At

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18.10.2024

October Printables - Fun in First

The leaves are falling, the temperature is cooling down, and Halloween is approaching! Honestly, fall is such a special time of the year with fall festivals

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29.09.2024

Phonics Intervention Ideas - Fun in First

Phonics is a crucial component of early literacy education. This is especially true for first-grade students developing their reading and writing skills. Since every student will

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09.09.2024

Apple Unit - Fun in First

Our youngest learners spend so much time in school each day. During this time, they learn all about reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. Since

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26.08.2024

All About Me Flipbook - Fun in First

When students enter the classroom on the first day of school, they instantly begin the process of forming a new classroom family. This consists of people

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12.08.2024

Morning slides - Fun in First

Do you ever feel rushed to complete everything as students enter the classroom? Does this list of responsibilities, such as checking folders and taking lunch counts,

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25.05.2024

Teaching About Insects in Science - Fun in First

Do your students love learning about insects? I’m sure they do! Honestly, insects are always the perfect component to add to lessons. Whether it is a

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15.05.2024

Comprehension using Text Evidence - Fun in First

When students read, they are not just reading the words on the page. They are reading for meaning. The goal is to understand what the words

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13.03.2024

Solar Eclipse - Fun in First

Can you believe April 8th is almost here!? It feels like we’ve been preparing for the Solar Eclipse for such a long time, and it is

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24.02.2024

presidents' Day ActiviTies - Fun in First

When students hear the words “President’s Day,” they often think about an extra day off school. However, they must know the reason behind the day. It

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11.02.2024

Monthly Poems - Fun in First

Building fluency in students takes a lot of practice, patience, and perseverance. However, all the work involved is worth it, as students need to be fluent

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20.12.2023

New Things To Try In the New year - Fun in First

As the ball drops on New Year's Eve, people make new resolutions and goals for their personal lives. However, teachers also have students do this before

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13.10.2023

October Differentiated Reading Comprehension Passages - Fun in First

Honestly, there are not enough words to describe how hard it is to teach students to read. Since everyone picks up decoding, blending, and segmenting at

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13.10.2023

Favorite Phonics Activities - Fun in First

Phonics instruction is crucial in developing the reading and writing skills of our students. With the right lessons and activities, students do not memorize words. Instead,

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09.09.2023

Building Relationships and a Classroom Community - Fun in First

As students settle into their new classroom, they may have all sorts of nerves. For instance, many need time to warm up to a new teacher

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03.09.2023

Teddy Bear Activities - Fun in First

Did you know September 9th is National Teddy Bear Day in the US and October 27th internationally? This day is always popular among students since they

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21.08.2023

Phonics Assessments - Fun in First

When many teachers were in elementary school themselves, they learned to read by memorizing words and reading pictures. However, reading instruction is much different today! There

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19.08.2023

Ideas for the Morning - Fun in First

Honestly, how the morning starts is a great predictor of how the way will go. So, if students come in loud and excited, they will often

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06.08.2023

Classroom Must-Haves for Back to School - Fun in First

As teachers plan for the new school year, they often make needed purchases. These items may be something they wished they had last year or saw

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31.07.2023

1st Grade Phonics Curriculum - Fun in First

Students build the foundation for the rest of their lives during elementary school. For instance, they start by learning letters and transition into writing words. Then,

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24.07.2023

Daily Word Fluency Cards - Fun in First

Learning to read fluently is really hard! Students have to apply many skills, such as decoding and phonemic awareness, as they read each line. On top

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16.07.2023

Favorite Books For Back To School - Fun in First

At this point during summer, teachers feel rested and relaxed. Additionally, their minds are often spinning with back-to-school planning. For some, this is coming up with

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08.07.2023

List of Classroom Organization Items - Fun in First

Teachers handle so much each day! Yes, the main priority is on teaching students through amazing lessons. However, there is so much that goes on behind

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06.07.2023

Word Play - Fun in First

When learning to read and write, students often work in a similar progression. For instance, they begin learning individual letters and sounds. Then, they work on

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03.07.2023

Phonics Fluency Cards - Fun in First

Phonics is a key aspect of students becoming readers and writers. Honestly, strong phonics instruction allows students to gain the confidence to read words and learn

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14.06.2023

5 Tips For New Teachers - Fun in First

Do you ever think back to your first year as a new teacher? If so, you probably experienced many questions, concerns, and uncertainty. Sadly, there were

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07.06.2023

What Can You Do Over the Summer to Prepare for the Next School Year? - Fun in First

Teachers can finally take a deep breath now that summer break has started or will in the next few days! However, many wonder: What Can You

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06.06.2023

Wrapping up the end of the school year - Fun in First

As the year winds down, teachers are running around like crazy! They plan fun end-of-the-year activities, clean their classrooms, and take down decorations. Honestly, there is

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19.05.2023

Phonics Word Play - Fun in First

Learning to read and write takes time, practice, and patience. This is because there are so many skills to learn! For instance, students must know each

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13.05.2023

May No Prep Worksheets - Fun in First

May is finally here! The weather is warming up, and the rain is finally slowing down. However, this also means students are ready to go! They

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23.04.2023

Bossy R Triplets - Fun in First

Learning all about phonemic awareness and phonics is tough! There is so much to keep straight between discovering blends, digraphs, syllable types, and letter patterns. However,

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20.04.2023

Construction Day Classroom transformation - Fun in First

After so many years of doing the same activity, teachers often switch things up. This keeps lessons fresh and exciting while incorporating student interest. Honestly, it

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08.04.2023

ABC Countdown Freebie - Fun in First

Add some fun to the last 26 days of school with The ABC Countdown FREEBIE! Celebrate student progress and the amazing year you've shared.

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29.03.2023

April Math and Literacy Worksheets - Fun in First

As the end of the year approaches, students and teachers experience various emotions. For instance, both are eager for summer break and time to enjoy warm

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22.03.2023

Weather - Fun in First

Have you ever looked at the weather and cringed when many different elements may happen in the same week? For instance, snow is predicted one day,

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16.03.2023

Saint Patrick's Day Activities - Fun in First

Students will soon wear green to school and be on the lookout for a leprechaun! So, they hope their teacher has fun activities to celebrate the

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12.03.2023

Write the Rainbow Writing Organizer - Fun in First

Learning how to write is such a complex skill. There is so much to process, from organizing thoughts to incorporating sentence structure and grammar. Students need

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01.03.2023

Decodable Sentence Trees - Fun in First

Learning how to read requires so much time, effort, and practice. During this process, students can become frustrated and overwhelmed. Often, this is due to seeing

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Making Words (Word Manipulation) - Fun in First

October Printables - Fun in First

Phonics Intervention Ideas - Fun in First

Apple Unit - Fun in First

All About Me Flipbook - Fun in First

Morning slides - Fun in First

Teaching About Insects in Science - Fun in First

Comprehension using Text Evidence - Fun in First

Solar Eclipse - Fun in First

presidents' Day ActiviTies - Fun in First

Monthly Poems - Fun in First

New Things To Try In the New year - Fun in First

October Differentiated Reading Comprehension Passages - Fun in First

Favorite Phonics Activities - Fun in First

Building Relationships and a Classroom Community - Fun in First

Teddy Bear Activities - Fun in First

Phonics Assessments - Fun in First

Ideas for the Morning - Fun in First

Classroom Must-Haves for Back to School - Fun in First

1st Grade Phonics Curriculum - Fun in First

Daily Word Fluency Cards - Fun in First

Favorite Books For Back To School - Fun in First

List of Classroom Organization Items - Fun in First

Word Play - Fun in First

Phonics Fluency Cards - Fun in First

5 Tips For New Teachers - Fun in First

What Can You Do Over the Summer to Prepare for the Next School Year? - Fun in First

Wrapping up the end of the school year - Fun in First

Phonics Word Play - Fun in First

May No Prep Worksheets - Fun in First

Bossy R Triplets - Fun in First

Construction Day Classroom transformation - Fun in First

ABC Countdown Freebie - Fun in First

April Math and Literacy Worksheets - Fun in First

Weather - Fun in First

Saint Patrick's Day Activities - Fun in First

Write the Rainbow Writing Organizer - Fun in First

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