Use a playful theater activity to teach your first graders how to change a verb from the present to the past tense.

Mindfulness 101! Students focus on the present moment using their senses to observe what is happening right now. They are introduced to the idea that mindfulness is about paying attention to the present.

What happens when students explore their senses on the inside? This lesson encourages students to look at, listen to, and feel what is happening on the inside through practicing mindfulness.

Use a letter writing activity to teach your first graders about the three different ending sounds of past tense verbs.