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Teaching Firsties shares practical, research-informed strategies and time-saving tips to help first grade teachers deliver effective, standards-aligned literacy instruction. Our blogs are designed to make daily instruction easier and more impactful by offering quick tips, how-tos, and solutions to everyday classroom challenges.
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Best practices and practical strategies for teaching literacy standards using Science of Reading-aligned methods. Get tips for breaking down each standard and planning effective instruction.

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Practical ways to meet the needs of all learners without extra plans or materials. Learn how to adjust instruction so each student is challenged, supported, and successful.

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Solutions for common first grade literacy instruction challenges. Get practical strategies for student engagement, differentiation, classroom management, and more.

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Easy strategies you can implement right away. Quick tips to help you avoid common mistakes, make the most of your  time, and adapt activities to meet your student’s needs.

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CVC Word Decodable Readers

Build 1st Grade Phonemic Awareness Skills with CVC Word Decodable Readers on Boom Cards

Use CVC word decodable readers to build short vowel fluency and decoding accuracy in your first grade classroom. Each.
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Turn Spookley the Square Pumpkin Classroom Activities Into Skill-Based Reading Practice

Extend your October read-aloud with Spookley the Square Pumpkin classroom activities that reinforce comprehension skills like sequencing, story elements,.
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20 Best Pumpkin Read Alouds For First Grade Classrooms

This list of 20 pumpkin read alouds for first grade includes fiction and nonfiction titles that build vocabulary, teach.
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5 Quick and Easy Pumpkin Writing Activities for 1st Grade

This blog shares 5 pumpkin writing activities for first grade, with strategies for building vocabulary, modeling sentences, using prompts,.
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Pumpkin Investigation Day in First Grade: Materials, Setup, and Science Skills

Pumpkin Investigation Day in first grade turns seasonal fun into real science learning. This post shows how to plan,.
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First Grade Apple Day Activities For Writing, Science, And Reading

Apple Day is a great way to bring fall learning to life in your first grade classroom. This post.
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