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10 Fun and Easy February Classroom Activities Get ready for a refreshing February! Sure, it may be chilly here in Pennsylvania, but there’s so much to love about this month. #Januaryistheworst We’ve got an exciting lineup of themes and skills for our 2nd graders to dive into. Need some classroom inspiration? Here are 10 awesome […]
January in 2nd grade always feels like a reset button. Not the new school year kind of reset (that belongs to August), but the “okay, let’s refocus and get back into learning mode” reset. By January, students are more independent, routines are established, and we can finally dig into some deeper skills. That’s why I […]
As the school year progresses, classrooms can often experience increased distractions and decreased engagement. However, a class reward management system offers an effective way for teachers to regain student attention and enthusiasm. Discover a powerful and positive classroom management tool that has been successfully used with thousands of students to enhance engagement for the entire […]
I love writing. Teaching writing is a different story. But, I am slowly evolving from a wanting-to-control-everything writing teacher to a let-them-write-and-guide-them teacher. Letting them write is the key. And I struggle with keeping my mini-lessons mini. I talk way too much. It’s something I am working on. So let’s cut to the chase. How […]
The first comprehension skill for the school year I teach is how to identify story elements. I love using Mentor Texts to support my shared reading lessons. I pick this skill for a few reasons; but, primarily because in order to effectively retell or summarize a fiction story, students need to know the main elements […]
Kicking off the school year with a clear set of classroom rules and expectations sets the stage for a successful and enjoyable year ahead. It’s during those first exciting days that we lay the groundwork for a positive and productive learning environment. By establishing guidelines early on, we create a space where everyone feels respected, […]
