Hi Friend! Now that we have determined how to group students, choose literacy centers and organize classroom space and student materials, (see this post if you missed it) in this second post I’ll explain how I introduce new centers and share strategies I use to keep my students accountable for doing their best work while I am busy teaching small groups. Don't forget to download the FREEBIE in this post! Introducing New Literacy … [Read more...]
How to Launch Literacy Centers in the Primary Classroom
Hello Friend! Does the thought of planning literacy centers overwhelm you? Do you wonder how you’ll manage your students or prep and organize all the materials? Are you unsure of how to best group your students? These are all very common concerns that many teachers have when they think about starting to implement centers. Yes, establishing literacy centers can be a lot of work, but once you get them up and rolling I promise you they … [Read more...]
How to get Your Students Begging to Write!
Hello Friend! Are your students reluctant to write? Do they struggle to get started because they don't know what to write? Are your students unable to sustain a level of independence at a writing center? Do they make writing progress with a scaffold of support? If you can answer yes to any of the above questions, I have some proven, effective strategies for you that you can implement in your classroom tomorrow! I promise, … [Read more...]
Writing Picture Prompts
Hello Friends! Is writing a struggle in your classroom? Do students have a hard time choosing a topic or getting started? Is it hard for them to write multiple details about their topic? Do your some of your students feel limited in their vocabulary about their topic? Are your students apprehensive about writing due to their knowledge of spelling words? If you can relate to these writing roadblocks, keep reading and grab a … [Read more...]
Student Written Class Plays!
Hello Friend! I am excited! I had an idea and it came to fruition better than I imagined! Today I want to share with you how I made a big shift with my end of the year class plays. This year instead of giving my students a part in the play I picked out, have them memorize the lines, and act the way I interpret the character should act, my first graders wrote their own plays. If you like the idea you are welcome to download the FREE … [Read more...]
Spring Into Reading Giveaway!
Hello Friends! If you are new here, I am Christina from Mrs. Winter's Bliss. I have been teaching 1st grade for 20 years. Being a former California girl, I now get excited for the warmer weather that spring brings! To celebrate I have teamed up with 7 other amazing bloggers to share some of our favorite spring books and FREEBIES with you! Along with the freebies for each book, we are also giving away a copy of each book. Make … [Read more...]
