1st Grade Literacy Ideas

First grade literacy ideas ranging from centers, lessons, activities, worksheets, games, stations, and more for the busy 1st grade teacher!
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Free Pumpkin Activities For The Classroom
Searching for engaging pumpkin activities for your K-2 classroom? How about 11 FREE pumpkin-themed activities ready to go? Dive into our blog post packed with math, reading, phonics, and science activities perfect for fall! These resources are ideal for September, October, and November. Read the post and grab your free classroom resources today!"
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Effective Reading Exit Tickets to Track First Grade Literacy Progress
Enhance your first-grade literacy activities with these reading exit tickets! Perfect for quick reading checks and formative assessments, these tools help you monitor reading comprehension and fluency in your classroom. Explore these first-grade reading resources designed to support your ELA curriculum and boost student success!
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Fun Activities to Teach Problem and Solution in 1st Grade
Teach problem and solution in stories with these fun, low-prep activities! Aligned to 1st grade common core standards, our blog post provides lesson plans, anchor chart ideas, and mentor texts to make learning engaging and meaningful. Check it out now!
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First Grade Reading Assessments
Looking for the best reading assessments for your 1st grade classroom? This blog post highlights informal phonics and comprehension assessments to help you group students and guide your reading instruction. Check out our favorite tools for evaluating reading skills!
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1st and 2nd Grade Activities For Fall Learning
Get your classroom ready for fall with fun and educational activities! These reading, writing, and math exercises are designed to captivate 1st and 2nd graders. Help your students develop key skills in main idea, punctuation, phonics, and math operations like addition and subtraction—all while celebrating the fall season. Your students will love these fall-themed learning activities!
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Quick and Easy First Grade Reading Exit Tickets for Daily Assessment
Need a quick and effective way to assess reading comprehension in your first grade classroom? These first-grade reading exit tickets are perfect for formative assessment! Check out these ELA resources designed to boost reading skills and fluency while providing you with valuable insights. Ideal for daily literacy activities and quick reading checks!
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A Differentiated Writing Center in 1st and 2nd Grade
Keep your 1st and 2nd graders engaged in literacy centers with a dynamic writing center! By offering a variety of writing options—like book reviews, lists, opinion pieces, and narratives—you'll help students build essential writing skills while having fun. This writing center promotes creativity and fosters a love for writing. Perfect for reading centers!
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The Best Mentor Texts For Halloween Writing
Spice up your October lesson plans with Halloween-themed read-alouds and writing prompts for first and second grade! These fun and not-so-spooky picture books are perfect for the Halloween season and can be used in writer's workshop too. Explore creative writing with your students and get ready for Halloween with these must-have mentor texts. Check out the blog post for more details!
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Interactive Activities to Explore Character Traits in First and Second Grade
Looking to teach character traits and main character analysis in first and second grade? This blog post offers activities designed to make character study fun and effective! Explore story elements and build reading comprehension skills with these ready-to-use materials!
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Setting Up a Successful First Grade Writing Center: 5 Tips and Ideas
Using a writing center during literacy centers is a great way to keep your 1st and 2nd grade students engaged and continuously working on their writing. Giving the opportunity for them to choose their type of writing and giving them the time to write helps strengthen those critical writing skills. Different types of writing includes book reviews, lists, opinion writing, narrative writing, how to stories, nonfiction writing, and more. Your students will love this center for reading centers.
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Boost Reading Comprehension with These Simple First Grade Exit Slips
Looking for a simple and effective reading assessment tool for first grade? Try these first-grade reading exit tickets! Perfect for reading comprehension and fluency checks, these exit slips help you track student progress. Discover how these classroom resources can enhance your ELA activities and improve literacy in your students!