
Planning a first grade geometry unit can feel overwhelming. You might start thinking, “We’ll just learn some shapes,” and then realize there’s so much more
Between teaching phonics, comprehension, fluency and vocabulary, plus feeling as though you need to cram in read alouds, whole group, small groups, mini lessons, spelling practice and more, it can be SO overwhelming. The good news is that this guide is here to help you set up a reading block that works perfectly for you and your students.
Are you looking to set up your math classroom so it runs like a well oiled machine? Whether you are teaching 2nd grade specifically, or any primary elementary grade, this guide is for you. Teaching math is my passion and there are so many great EASY TO USE strategies that you can implement in your classroom TODAY. Let’s take a look.

Planning a first grade geometry unit can feel overwhelming. You might start thinking, “We’ll just learn some shapes,” and then realize there’s so much more

Have you ever watched a group of first graders excitedly hold a ruler up to everything in your classroom? Pencils, desks, shoes, books. . .

Raise your hand if you’ve ever watched a student carefully count “1…2…3…” all the way up to 78 just to add 25. Yep, we’ve all