Spring has officially sprung! And we want to help you bring the bright, colorful joy of warmer weather, blooming flowers, and all things spring to your first grade classroom!

Keep reading for our favorite 10 fun and educational spring activities for first grade teachers. Get excited – some of them ...

What makes our students want to come to school?

It’s not about getting good grades, excelling in the classroom, or even simply liking school.

Our students want to be at school when they feel safe, loved, and valued. 

Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to prioritize the emotional needs of your st...

Reserving physical activity for the playground or when kids are in physical education is no longer standard practice. Research shows that connecting physical activity with learning improves student comprehension and retention of information. Incorporating movement with learning each day also builds ...

There are so many studies done that show the importance of adding movement to learning and how it increases blood flow to support cognitive learning. Another added benefit of incorporating movement into your phonics learning is that students don’t realize they are learning! They are having fun, bein...