first grade

  • Anzac Day Activities for Primary School Children

    Anzac Day is a significant occasion in Australia, marking a time to reflect on the sacrifices made by servicemen and women. For educators and parents, it’s an opportunity to teach primary school children about this important day through meaningful Anzac Day activities for primary school children. While classroom discussions are essential, hands-on activities and participation […]

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  • Fun and Engaging Cinco de Mayo Classroom Activities

    Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner, making it the perfect time to introduce students to fun and engaging Cinco de Mayo classroom activities that celebrate Mexican culture, history, and traditions. Whether you’re teaching in person or virtually, there are plenty of exciting and educational ways to make the celebration both fun and meaningful […]

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  • Fun and Easy Book Week Costume Ideas for Teachers

    Book Week is undoubtedly one of my favourite times of the year. It’s a time to celebrate the magic of literature and ignite a love for reading in our students… But I understand the stress that can come with finding the perfect costume. The good news? It doesn’t have to break the bank or consume […]

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  • Harmony Week Classroom Activity: Celebrate Diversity Creatively

    Celebrate Harmony Week in the Classroom with an engaging, creative, and meaningful activity that students of all ages can enjoy! Every year during Harmony Week, my school groups students from different year levels into buddy pairs to explore cultural activities and themes. However, finding activities that cater to students from Kindergarten through to Year 6 […]

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  • 5 Spooktacular Procedure Writing Activities for Halloween Classroom Fun!

    Halloween is just around the corner, and it`s the perfect time to harness the excitement of this spooky season for some engaging procedure writing activities in your first-grade classroom. As we all know, young learners thrive on hands-on experiences, and what better way to channel their enthusiasm than by creating step-by-step guides for some classic […]

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  • Setting High Expectations for Kindergarten Sentence Writing

    As a kindergarten teacher, you know how important it is to set high expectations for your student’s writing skills. One crucial aspect of writing is sentence construction, which requires a strong understanding of punctuation, capitalization, finger spacing, sight words, and meaning. Here are the five writing expectations that I set for my kindergarten students at […]

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  • Celebrating Harmony Week In The Classroom

    How to Celebrate Harmony Week in the Classroom: Fun and Meaningful Activities for Students Celebrate Harmony Week in the classroom by embracing activities that foster cultural diversity, inclusivity, and respect. Harmony Week is an ideal opportunity to teach your students about the importance of cultural understanding while engaging them in fun and meaningful classroom activities. […]

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  • St. Patrick’s Day Activities: Fun Activities for Writing, STEM & More

    St. Patrick’s Day is the perfect time to engage your students with creative and fun St. Patrick’s Day activities. From writing prompts to STEM, these activities will spark your students’ imagination and enhance their learning experience. One of the best ways to spark creativity in the classroom is by reading How to Catch a Leprechaun […]

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  • How to Catch the Easter Bunny in the Classroom

    As Easter approaches, classrooms are buzzing with excitement, and it’s the perfect time to blend festive fun with engaging learning experiences. One of the most popular and creative ways to celebrate is by designing Easter Bunny traps! Not only does this activity spark imagination, but it also ties perfectly into procedural writing lessons. Using the […]

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  • How to Catch a Turkey – Thanksgiving STEM Activity and Procedural Writing

    I always love teaching procedural writing… but a procedural writing activity that lends itself to STEM is the BEST! Reading the book How to Catch a Turkey by Adam Wallace & Andy Elkerton is the perfect starting point for this fun and engaging project-based learning Thanksgiving activity. The kiddos love being creative and designing their […]

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