A WEEK IN FIRST GRADE | Picture Day, My Small Groups, Sub Plans + a FUN Cricut Project!

[@CourtneyCQuinn]

You’re such a breath of fresh air! Thank you for the long video- and a circut sponsorship?! That’s awesome girl!

[@puttingthemfirst]

RIGHT!!! I about passed out when they reached out LOL thank you so much for your kind words Courtney 💖

[@staceyaskew5337]

I just love your videos about your small group instruction! Keep them coming!

[@michellemp1626]

Love your videos and all of the ideas and inspiration you provide! I especially love and appreciate your positive attitude and awesome sense of humor, I literally laugh out loud as I watch your videos. Wishing you a wonderful school year and congratulations on your new teaching position in Illinois. I teach k-5 art in a southwest suburb of Illinois. Those kinder kiddos are so blessed to have you as their teacher!

[@nadiashaikh7168]

I LOVE that you share all your amazing ideas and days. I’m a 2nd year first grade teacher and you give me so much motivation and fresh new ideas ☺️

[@erikawoolner6906]

Could you do a video or tutorial about how you use your iPad and apple pen to teach ?

[@ForemanTeaches]

I really enjoyed this vlog! I love hearing what other teachers are doing during their whole group and small group lessons. Do you mind sharing the name of the Core Phonics Survey you used?

[@puttingthemfirst]

Thank you for watching! Here’s a link to some info and a pdf version: p10cdn4static.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_19566293/File/Academics/Exceptional%20Children's%20Services/CORE%20Phonics%20Survey.pdf

[@puttingthemfirst]

I purchased this digital version so I could show them in slides to make things easier (totally optional): www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/CORE-Phonics-Survey-Assessment-on-Google-Slides-5997774

[@ForemanTeaches]

@@puttingthemfirst Thank you so much for sharing!

[@ForemanTeaches]

@@puttingthemfirst Thank you!

[@Slauterbach]

I have a reading. A-Z membership and print off books for the kids to take home. That way I don’t have to worry about getting my readers back!

[@koverbaugh91]

So helpful thank you for this!! What core phonics survey do you use??

[@puttingthemfirst]

Of course! Here’s the pdf: p10cdn4static.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_19566293/File/Academics/Exceptional%20Children%27s%20Services/CORE%20Phonics%20Survey.pdf And a digital (optional) version to make administration a bit easier: www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/CORE-Phonics-Survey-Assessment-on-Google-Slides-5997774

[@koverbaugh91]

@@puttingthemfirst thank you!!!

[@kathytodd983]

What’s in your free play centers?

[@camiwilliams28]

We did the same thing for the class pictures they like put the kids full standings pictures Together so it looks like they're all standing next to each other. It turned out pretty good actually but they had me stand up as well with my hands down like the kids, not sure how they're gonna photo shop u in there sitting lol 🤣🤔

[@katekc100]

I’m from Massachusetts as well and just passed my last MTEL test for my license in pre k thru 2nd grade ! 😊

[@puttingthemfirst]

Congratulations!!!! ❤️🥳

[@rebeccasaxton4354]

I love these videos! You are the positive fuel that I needed - thanks for sharing your rainbow and sunshine optimism with us. 💓

[@puttingthemfirst]

I love that I can share some sunshine! Happy to have you here ❤️

[@ahra6598]

Yay for science of reading and West Virginia phonics!

[@leticiaangel3127]

So happy to see a new video :) I have a few questions for you, and appreciate you taking the time to read and/or answer any of them! How long is your reading block? How many small groups are you able to see a day? About how long is each group? Thank you for sharing!

[@puttingthemfirst]

Hi, Leticia! Our full ELA block lasts 135 minutes: 30 minutes phonics, 30 minutes read-aloud (vocabulary & comprehension), 45 minutes centers/small groups, 30 minutes writing. I see two small groups a day for 15 minutes each. With my 5 groups, that means I see each group twice/week. 😊

[@leticiaangel3127]

@@puttingthemfirst Thanks so much for sharing! Do you teach high frequency words during your phonics time?

[@puttingthemfirst]

Leticia Angel Of course! Yes, the high frequency words are embedded in our phonics curriculum (Fundations by Wilson Language). We typically learn a few new words each week and use orthographic mapping to dissect which components of the word are irregular and which we need to learn “by heart”. We drill the previously learned words as a warm up. 😊

[@leticiaangel3127]

@@puttingthemfirst Thank you! Happy Holidays :)

[@joanbarone7259]

I so love your videos!! Quick question for using West Virginia Phonics: Do you make all of the words cards that are used in the lessons or do you pull from other already-made-resources? I definitely want to add these lessons to my small groups! Thanks so much! ❤

[@donnameadows4583]

Loved the video!! Can you tell me or maybe link where the striped tunic is from?? It is adorable!!!! Have a great Thanksgiving!!!!

[@puttingthemfirst]

Hi! It’s from Blushing Brunette. Definitely a splurge for me, but I’ve already worn it so much: theblushingbrunetteboutique.com/products/perfect-moment-tunic?_pos=1&_sid=cc16fead2&_ss=r&variant=39392849363028

[@Nina_Marie_ox3]

LOVE your black/dark sweater -- where is it from?

[@puttingthemfirst]

Thank you - It’s a dark emerald green! 💚From Old Navy: oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=720553042&cid=20408&pcid=20408&vid=1&nav=hamnav%3AWomen%20%26%20Women%27s%20Plus%3AShop%20Women%27s%20Categories%3ASweaters%20&cpos=26&cexp=2223&kcid=CategoryIDs%3D20408&cvar=16849&ctype=Listing&cpid=res21112406762673654948674#pdp-page-content

[@jenniferespinoza2668]

Hi!! Could you link the garage sale stickers you used?

[@puttingthemfirst]

Hi! I grabbed this big pack in 2019 and still have sooo many left: www.amazon.com/dp/B016LDXXJY/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_mw

[@arieladzerigian707]

Oh my gosh! I love your videos so much! Thanks for sharing a week in your life again with us. Watching them always fills my bucket! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!

[@puttingthemfirst]

Hi Ariela!! Thank YOU for always cheering me on and making me smile. Happy Thanksgiving to you as well! 🤎

[@jamieh5208]

Love your Vlogs!! We had full days Monday and Tuesday too. Then I had conferences Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. I’m exhausted! Lol happy thanksgiving!!

[@wendlit]

Just watched this! Really enjoyed it! 👏👍⭐️ next week is Thanksgiving- what? 😂3.9.22

[@colleensedote1901]

Do you use the Weat Virginia Phonics as your whole group, or small group time? I am really interested in this.

[@puttingthemfirst]

Small group - so that I can meet each student where they are at and differentiate. Our whole group phonics is Fundations by Wilson Language.

[@meghan89]

We get a composite (sorority style) as a class pic

[@puttingthemfirst]

Love that someone got the reference! & cannot wait to see it 😍

[@marisolmartin1329]

So glad to see your video, it’s been awhile. I use the vinyl numbers to separate my students as well. I also did the rainbow colors. It does help with contact tracing. Happy Thanksgiving.

[@puttingthemfirst]

Happy Thanksgiving! ❤️🦃

[@jaylinsutterfield7871]

Can you link the pop its that you found?

[@puttingthemfirst]

Sure! I purchased these (they’re on sale today too): www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B09GFK445G?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

[@lettyb5344]

Really enjoyed the video. You are a great teacher 🥰

[@puttingthemfirst]

Well thank you so much for making me smile!! 😊

[@samanthanofal9554]

Hey i love your videos so much!!! My moms a teacher too. I hope you have a great thanksgiving week!!

[@puttingthemfirst]

Hi!! Happy Thanksgiving 🤎

[@samanthanofal9554]

@@puttingthemfirst thank you so much :). Do you get the whole week off of school? At my moms school in texas they do. I hope your day is really good

[@Brittsworld2024]

I love your videos

[@Teallovesyouu]

It doesn’t look like the phonics curriculum is free anymore :(

[@puttingthemfirst]

I had to “make a login” recently but still had access to it all! Try that!

[@avianaendress4705]

Hi

[@littlebigharvest6893]

I've tried a few different acronyms for independent reading time, but the one I'm using this year is my new favorite: OTTER. Our Time To Enjoy Reading. Sometimes I project a pic of an otter holding a book while the kids are reading. :) The kids love it.

[@meghan89]

The sound is very muffled

[@MichelleGayscienceteacher]

I agree!

[@puttingthemfirst]

I’m with y’all! Not to worry, new camera coming soon. Thanks for sticking it out with me! 💖