It’s finally summer! Most teachers have said goodbye to their classes and are taking some time to relax, unwind and rejuvenate. Others are hoping that their students don’t forget everything that they have learned during the previous school year. While it’s extremely important to exercise your body physically, it’s just as important to exercise your […]
Morning work is such an important and engaging activity that helps your students review their ELA and math skills. This Morning Work pack is common core aligned. 1st and 2nd graders can practice adding, subtracting, place value, telling time phonics skills, writing, and language skills. #morningwork #secondgrademorningwork #2ndgrademorningwork
I know some of you are already in summer mode, but I know there are still some teachers holding down the fort in the classroom. I wanted to make sure you had some read aloud recommendations for the month of June. These read alouds are light-hearted, perfect for summer and are great for taking outside […]
Wow! The school year is winding down. Does your school let out in May or do you have to go into June? If you’re like me, you’re thinking “Woah, where did this school year go?” Can you believe that I’m writing my May read aloud recommendations already? This year flew by! I can honestly say […]
Contractions are a huge skill for second grade. We use contractions in our everyday speech. It’s the “shortcut” of our language. We want our students to be able to use contractions in their writing, so teaching contractions is a major focus for me. For some students, it’s a difficult skill to grasp. They’re often thinking […]
Ahh who else can FINALLY see spring on the horizon?! I know that I have been waiting anxiously for the weather to break and for flowers to bloom! And now with the month of April just a few days away, I can definitely smell spring in the air. I’m back to share this month’s top […]
Okay y’all. I know February is a short month, but seriously… where did this month go!? In the blink of an eye, March is tomorrow and I’m hoping spring is coming soon. Didn’t Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow this year?!? Meanwhile, I am scrambling to change my classroom calendar and gear up for a naughty […]
Ready to teach telling time to your students? Read this blog post for some creative and interactive ways you can make telling time a breeze. Telling time is a very tricky skill for some students. Especially in a digital world, trying to instill and reinforce learning analog clock skills is extremely important. When most students […]
February is *almost* here! Do you have your books ready? There are so many holidays and celebrations you can incorporate into your classroom this month from Black History, Groundhog’s Day, Valentine’s Day, President’s Day… the list goes on. This month is busy, so this list will make planning your read-alouds a breeze. I am going […]
Phonics Flipbooks are an excellent way to get your students involved without the use of a basic worksheet. They are effective, easy to administer, and able to be adapted to the needs of your students. My students enjoy doing them and have now gotten to the point where they need a little direction on how […]
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