It seems like yesterday the big, yellow school bus pulled up in front of our house, and my twin...
Category - Grade 1
Ready to Read and Take on the World!
Learning to read by the end of the third grade is critically important to student success in school
Why Flashcards Work
When I was in elementary school, my favorite activity was whole-class flashcard races. I already...
Summer Solutions Reading Activity for Young Children (Pre–K to...
Springtime can be magical for children and their pets. Spend some time with an adorable pup by...
Phonics Instruction: Less Reteaching, More Time for New Learning
Download the free samples below. See all grade levels here. While the best way to teach reading is...
How to Find More Classroom Time for New Learning
More classroom time can be devoted to introducing new material when the teacher is not required to...
Leap Into Math!
We have created two math activities to celebrate leap day, although this activity can be used any...
A Flurry of Math
Snow is starting to fall in Northeast Ohio and to celebrate we’ve created a “Flurry of Math” to...
Digital Quiz Reports
Teachers who use Simple Solutions know that the S2TaR Center has some amazing features that...
Meet Reading Comprehension Goals for Students in First Grade
The ability to read impacts all aspects of life, but above all, reading is essential for learning...