Proud to be Primary https://proudtobeprimary.com/ Be inspired, motivate kids, and make a positive impact in your classroom. Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:46:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://i0.wp.com/proudtobeprimary.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/cropped-Untitled-design-2.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Proud to be Primary https://proudtobeprimary.com/ 32 32 100254005 Place Value Activities for Kids: The Ultimate Guide for Kindergarten, 1st Grade, & 2nd Grade https://proudtobeprimary.com/place-value-activities/ https://proudtobeprimary.com/place-value-activities/#respond Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:46:45 +0000 https://proudtobeprimary.com/?p=36906 These place value activities give students hands-on opportunities to build, represent, compare, and explain numbers in meaningful ways. You can easily adapt each activity for kindergarten, first grade, and second grade by adjusting the numbers, representations, and level of challenge. Place Value Activities for K-2 Place value is one of those math concepts that seems […]

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]]> https://proudtobeprimary.com/teaching-math/feed/ 0 36914 11+ Essential Ways to Bring Social-Emotional Learning Activities into the Classroom https://proudtobeprimary.com/social-emotional-learning-activities/ https://proudtobeprimary.com/social-emotional-learning-activities/#comments Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:57:03 +0000 https://proudtobeprimary.com/?p=8160 A complete guide to SEL in elementary classrooms! Learn why it matters, the five CASEL competencies, easy ways to weave SEL into your day, helpful resources, and simple next steps to support your students. Social-Emotional Learning Activities Children need strong social and emotional skills to navigate the world, build relationships, and manage their emotions. Teachers […]

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]]> https://proudtobeprimary.com/favorite-childrens-books-for-fall/feed/ 0 1811 Fall Activities for Kindergarten, First, and Second Grade: The Ultimate Guide https://proudtobeprimary.com/30-fall-activities-for-the-classroom/ https://proudtobeprimary.com/30-fall-activities-for-the-classroom/#comments Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:53:33 +0000 https://proudtobeprimary.com/?p=5546 The BEST fall activities for kids in a classroom setting include arts & crafts, fall science, STEM activities, literacy, and math ideas kids will love! Fall is one of the richest seasons for learning in the elementary classroom. As students settle into the school year, the changing leaves, cooler weather, apples, pumpkins, and other seasonal […]

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]]> https://proudtobeprimary.com/30-fall-activities-for-the-classroom/feed/ 1 5546 The Best Back-to-School Read-Alouds and Activities for Kindergarten, First, and Second Grade https://proudtobeprimary.com/back-to-school-read-aloud-activities/ https://proudtobeprimary.com/back-to-school-read-aloud-activities/#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:30:11 +0000 https://proudtobeprimary.com/?p=20356 Wondering what stories to choose as your back-to-school books for your read-aloud time? These books and read-aloud activities help teach important back-to-school classroom concepts and help build a community and relationships with students. Back-To-School Books and Read Aloud Activities The first few weeks of school can feel like a lot. New names to learn, routines […]

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]]> https://proudtobeprimary.com/back-to-school-read-aloud-activities/feed/ 1 20356 The Best Morning Meeting Questions to Ask Kids in Class https://proudtobeprimary.com/morning-meeting-questions/ https://proudtobeprimary.com/morning-meeting-questions/#respond Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:02:53 +0000 https://proudtobeprimary.com/?p=17194 The morning is an important time to reconnect with the class and settle into the day’s classroom routines. It’s the ideal time to incorporate meaningful morning meeting questions that encourage thoughtfulness and build classroom community. Clever Morning Meeting Questions to Ask Kids The morning rush can set the tone for the entire school day. Students […]

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]]> https://proudtobeprimary.com/morning-meeting-questions/feed/ 0 17194 The Complete Morning Meeting Guide for Teachers in Grades K-5 https://proudtobeprimary.com/morning-meeting/ https://proudtobeprimary.com/morning-meeting/#comments Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:33:54 +0000 https://proudtobeprimary.com/?p=9843 Make an impact in your classroom each morning with this complete morning meeting guide! Get practical morning meeting ideas plus ready-to-use greetings, sharing questions, activities, games, and morning messages to help you create a meaningful daily routine. Morning Meeting Ideas for the K-3 Classroom Morning meetings can be one of the most meaningful ways to […]

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]]> https://proudtobeprimary.com/morning-meeting/feed/ 10 9843 Must-Have Classroom Routines to Make Teaching Easier https://proudtobeprimary.com/must-have-classroom-routines/ https://proudtobeprimary.com/must-have-classroom-routines/#respond Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:53:37 +0000 https://proudtobeprimary.com/?p=32034 Classroom routines are the backbone of a calm, organized, and productive learning environment, and learning how to set them up effectively can make all the difference. Classroom Routines for K-3 If there’s one thing that can transform a chaotic classroom into a calm, focused learning space, it’s routines. Whether it’s helping students know what to […]

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