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Starting your first year teaching kindergarten, 1st grade, or 2nd grade can feel exciting and overwhelming at the same time. This guide walks new K-2 teachers through everything they need to think about before the school year begins, from classroom setup and organization to routines, parent communication, and first-week planning.

R-controlled vowels are vowel sounds that change when followed by the letter r. The five most common r-controlled vowel spellings are ar, er, ir, or, and ur. To teach r-controlled vowels, start with clear sound-spelling instruction, use word lists and anchor charts, then give students repeated practice ...

Are you a new 1st grade teacher? Welcome to one of the most exciting years in elementary school! First graders grow academically, socially, and emotionally faster than almost any other grade level. They are learning independence while still needing lots of structure, movement, and encouragement throughout the day.

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