As a new blogger, I am always looking for inspiration. I recently searched the internet to find some of the best first grade blogs. I specifically looked at organization, materials, and theme of the blogs to decide which ones were going to be my favorites.
- Fluttering Through First Grade. This blog caught my eye from the search page! The clever title foreshadows the blog’s theme of butterflies. The home page has a calming color scheme with the title at the top. Directly under that is three menu options for the blog posts, the online store, and the teachers involved in creating the threads. Their posts range from how to teach math in a fun way to classroom decorating tips and tricks to having/implementing a growth mindset. This page not only keeps you interested, but also provides valuable and helpful information to anyone looking for solutions. Here’s the link: https://www.flutteringthroughfirstgrade.com/
- Organize and Educate. I love simplicity. As you can tell by my blog, I like neat and organized with a calm collection of thoughts. That’s exactly what Organize and Educate does in this blog! The author created a layout of the page where each article/blog post is sectioned off. This promotes focus on a specific topic and isn’t overwhelmingly abundant with scattered information. Not only is the clean look attractive, but the content is very insightful. The most recent post is about creating a writing block in the classroom so that every student can take their own pace. The other sections in the feed shed light on how teaching is a difficult job but it gets better and how centers are the best part of the day. Overall, the blog is visually pleasing and interesting to read. Here’s the link: https://www.organizeandeducate.com
- The Teacher Talk. Materials and lesson planning activities are sometimes difficult to create. Luckily, the author of this blog provides fun and engaging worksheets and kits for every subject in first grade. Not only is there a detailed explanation with each activity, but there are pictures and tips to help the implementation process go smoothly. This is another simply designed blog with bright colors and easy access. The three main sections are blog feed, resources, and read-alouds. I love that the writer included read-alouds as a section because that is a big subject area in first grade. The content in this blog is helpful in preparing first time teachers for new events and activities, such as parent teacher conferences or crafts. My most favorite part of this site is the alphabetical list of blog posts/resources on the right side of the screen. Having that tool allows for finding things quickly and efficiently. Here’s the link: https://theteachertalk22.blogspot.com/
There are thousands of first grade teacher blogs out there to find, but these three proved to be the ones I ultimately would visit when I needed assistance or resources. If you see an educational blog that you think I might like, comment the link and i’ll take a look!
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