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First grade reading comprehension blog posts aligned with standards and the Science of Reading. Includes low-prep ideas for whole group, centers, intervention, and independent practice. Skill-based strategies support differentiation with targeted instruction for each comprehension skill.
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10 Close Reading Strategies You Can Use With Your 1st Grade Students
These quick close reading strategies help your first graders read to understand a short passage without feeling overwhelmed. By modeling…
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How to Fix the Most Common Problems with Close Reading Activities in 1st Grade
Close reading activities can be difficult to adapt for first graders because young readers are still building decoding skills, stamina,…
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Using First Grade Close Reading to Meet ELA Standards
Close reading in first grade gives students rereading practice time to notice key details, build vocabulary, and answer text-based questions.…
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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, and…
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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 science…
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21 Best Apple Read Alouds For First Grade Classrooms
Looking for apple read alouds for first grade? This list features 20 teacher-approved apple books for kids, organized by category…
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10 First Day Of School Read Alouds To Build Classroom Community
Looking for the perfect way to ease first-day jitters and build classroom community from the start? These 10 back to…
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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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17 Free Reading Bookmarks To Use In Your Literacy Centers
Hi teachers, we’ve got a great reading freebie for you today. It’s a simple tool designed to elevate your beginning…
Free for first grade teachers
Free reading comprehension bookmarks
Printable comprehension bookmarks for your reading centers and small groups.