Now soaring in Kindergarten
Hi there, I am so happy you are here! My name is Jennifer White and I am the author behind First Grade Blue Skies. I am a National Board Certified teacher and have been teaching 25 years. I’ve presented at a state and national level on literacy and math. Directed drawings are my specialty, as well as, read aloud activities. Kindergarten is where my heart is, but I’ve taught up to third grade. I love teaching and am so excited to help make your job easier by providing materials for you to use with your amazing students! [READ MORE…]
It can be difficult to teach about history in early elementary. Young children aren't usually independent readers, so our job is to make it fun and interesting. March is Women's History Month. It is important that we have representation for the many great achievements of women. Because of this, I created a pack of directed drawings for some of my favorite famous ladies. Each drawing has … [Read More...]
I love St. Patrick's Day. Maybe it's because of my love for all things Irish or maybe it's the green beer? Either way, I always enjoy celebrating in my classroom with someone my favorite books and folklore. I have a leprechaun craft that I used in first and third grade, but I wanted to create something simple. Something like this is perfect for kindergarten and Pre-K or independently first grade … [Read More...]