A Primary Teaching Blog
After the 2020 year, we are stuck with a TON of digital resources, but don’t hit the “trash” button just yet! There are appropriate places we can still use digital resources in the classroom to keep us organized and our students engaged. Although we won’t be using digital resources 100% of the time, there are some benefits to them-like they… Read More
Looking to bring hands-on science back into your classroom? KiwiCo has you covered with their STEM crates! These crates can be used inside and outside of the classroom for hands-on science and are teacher-verified! KiwiCo sent me a few sample boxes to share (but my review is my opinion). These crates can easily be aligned to standards that you are… Read More
Virtual learning, distance learning, asynchronous, synchronous, unprecedented times, flexibility. The words we are tired of hearing, am I right?? Let’s chat about the first day of (virtual) school! I’m going to take you through my first day of (virtual) school slides. It kept me organized to have everything I would be doing in one powerpoint (or in this case-google slide… Read More
The first day of school is a time the students get “all the feels”– excited, scared, sad…the list goes on. I created a first day of school activity called First Day Feels which helps them and you identify how they are feeling and realizing, they aren’t alone. Each student can fill out a sheet of paper about the first day… Read More
It’s always a good time to celebrate your students. Originally, these student posters were for the end of the year celebrations we do in the classroom. During distance learning, we couldn’t meet together and celebrate the end of the year, so I created a digital version. But this can be used in the classroom and for more than just the… Read More
Phonics can easily be left out during virtual learning because it seems so hands on and teacher-directed at times. But I’ve got all the tools you need for teaching phonics during virtual learning! These ideas will make low effort on your part, but high engagement on the students part! Introducing the Phonics Pattern YouTube Video Library I honestly love starting… Read More
I wanted to offer some of my favorite distance learning tools (including tutorials). These are simple enough to use and effective enough for any classroom. Screencastify screencastify.com With this screen recording program (best used as an extension with Chrome web browser), you can record lessons or instruction to send to your students. You can record your screen with yourself as… Read More
YouTube is a great resource for fun and engaging videos that enhance lessons. Here is a list of my favorite 8 YouTube Channels for the primary classroom. If you’re looking for specific YouTube videos to teach phonics, make sure to check out this blog post. They make some fun educational songs with great digital videos! We currently love their silent e… Read More
