The Teaching Firsties blog
Articles for first grade teachers
Practical, research-informed strategies and time-saving tips for standards-aligned literacy instruction.
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Why Assessing Readers Theater Matters—and 5 Simple Strategies That Work
Assessing Readers Theater doesn’t have to mean quizzes or tests. In this post, you’ll find five practical, low-pressure ways to…
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How to Build Reading Fluency with Readers Theater in Your Classroom
Fluency is more than just reading quickly—it’s about reading with accuracy, expression, and understanding. In this post, you’ll learn how…
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Organizing Readers Theater Shows: Tips for a Confident and Successful Student Performance
A Readers Theater performance gives students a clear reason to practice fluency skills like expression, pacing, and accuracy. It also…
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Choosing The Right Readers Theater Scripts
The right script can make or break your Readers Theater experience. This guide walks you through how to choose scripts…
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8 Earth Day Books for First Grade That Teach Kids to Love and Protect the Planet
Looking for a simple way to celebrate Earth Day in your classroom? These picture books are a great way to…
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Top 5 Ice Breaker Games For The Start Of School
Looking for quick, low-prep ways to help your students feel comfortable on the first day of school? These five back…
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Simple Earth Day Classroom Ideas for Busy And Overwhelmed Teachers
Looking for easy Earth Day classroom ideas that won’t add more to your plate? This post shares simple, low-prep ways…
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Organizing Readers Theater Materials: 7 Tips To Keep Practice Running Smoothly
Tired of scrambling for activities for your student’s fluency practice? This blog shares practical, teacher-tested tips for organizing Readers Theater…
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Structuring Readers Theater Practice: 10 Tips for K–2 Classrooms
Looking to make your Readers Theater time more effective and easier to manage? This blog shares ten practical tips for…
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7 Engaging Readers Theater Strategies
Ready to make Reader’s Theater a success in your classroom? This post outlines seven essential strategies—from assigning roles fairly to…
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