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Fun & Free Halloween Math And Writing Activities For 2nd Grade
Halloween season is full of sugar highs and spooky chaos, but that doesn’t mean your lesson plans have to be scary. I’ve rounded up my favorite fun and free Halloween math and writing activities for 2nd grade — all teacher-tested, kid-approved, and low prep. Let’s make October a little more
Affordable (and FREE) Decodable Texts That Actually Work
As a former 2nd-grade teacher, current reading intervention specialist, and mom of two growing readers, I’ve seen firsthand how powerful decodable texts can be. In the classroom, they help build confidence and fluency. At home? They’ve become a regular part of our bedtime routine—right alongside Oliver Jeffers and Jory John.
How to Set Up Magnetic Letter Boards for Phonics Instruction
How to Set Up Magnetic Letter Boards for Phonics Instruction Letter boards are a simple, effective tool to support explicit, hands-on phonics instruction. Whether you’re working one-on-one, in a small group, or during independent centers, having a ready-to-go board can make word building seamless and engaging. Let’s walk through exactly
How to Teach Addition with Regrouping so Students Get It
If I’m being completely honest, teaching how to carry over or regroup wasn’t exactly my favorite math lesson. When I started teaching 2nd grade, the math curriculum we used taught 2-digit addition with regrouping before place value. Seriously? Who does that? Once we rearranged the math curriculum chapters (because obviously,
4 Activities to Build Working Memory to Support Reading
Ever feel like your students’ brains are full of open tabs, and they keep clicking on the wrong one? Working memory is the secret weapon behind strong readers—it helps them hold onto sounds, blend words, and actually remember what they just read. But here’s the catch: if working memory is
Long E Made Easy: Fun Activities for Vowel Teams
It’s time to teach vowel teams! And, it’s not always a breeze. There are just so many to remember; some have clear rules, and some don’t. But, with the right information and resources, teaching long e vowel teams can be fun and easy! Rules for Long E Vowel Teams Alright,
Mastering Singular and Plural Nouns: Engaging Activities for Elementary Classrooms
Teaching singular and plural nouns is essential for building strong reading and writing foundations. But, with so many rules and those tricky irregular nouns, changing a noun from singular to plural can be challenging. These steps to teaching singular and plural nouns will ensure your students are working towards mastering
Quick and Easy December Morning Meeting Activities
Morning Meeting has always been one of my favorite parts of the school day. But let’s be honest—coming up with a quick, engaging, low-prep activity can sometimes feel like one more thing on an already full to-do list. If you’re looking for simple ways to bring some December cheer into
Easy AI/AY Long A Vowel Team Activities with FREE Poster
Are you ready to teach long A vowel teams? There are over 8 different ways to make the long a sound. Ai and ay are two of the most common spellings. With a little creativity and some engaging strategies, your students will confidently tackle those long A words in no
5 Tips for How to Teach Silent Consonant Letters
Silent letters can be one of the trickiest parts of spelling for young learners. They sneak into words without making a sound, leaving students wondering why they’re even there! But with the right strategies, teaching silent letters doesn’t have to be confusing or frustrating. In this post, I’ll share 5