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Reading Activities
Blog posts about first grade reading activities that align with standards and the Science of Reading. Each post focuses on skill-based instruction to support comprehension, fluency, and vocabulary through targeted practice. Explore close reading routines, independent centers, small group strategies, and low-prep lesson ideas. Includes tips for using reading passages, setting up centers, and building routines that reinforce reading skills in meaningful ways.
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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.