Take your teaching from basic to bold
Here’s a common scenario: You have a class full of many fluent readers. Their accuracy is strong. But, they struggle with comprehension. Whether it’s an oral retelling or a written response, we need to engage students by using comprehension strategies, such as sequencing events, in a variety of ways so they can apply skills that […]
Math fact fluency is a critical skill for students to develop, but let’s face it: drilling math facts can be a drag. If you’re looking for engaging ways to help students master their math facts while having fun, you’ve come to the right place. This blog post will explore math fact fluency games and activities […]
Are you looking for some engaging ideas to help your students understand cause and effect? If so, you’re in the right place! This blog post is full of activities, mentor texts, and other resources to promote understanding of how one event leads to another. These strategies will help your young learners make meaningful connections between […]
Are you looking for character traits activities for 2nd grade? Do you want to find some relevant mentor texts that will help teach character traits? If so, then this blog is perfect for you! Here I will provide a free list of engaging titles and authors associated with teaching character traits and creative strategies for […]
The beginning of the school year is overwhelming. There are so many things to prep, plan for and teach. It’s easy to forget the “little things.” Having your students learn their classmates’ names is so important. In my first year of teaching, I was SO proud of how quickly I learned my students’ names. *pats […]
I love that my students get a lot of choice in how they want to practice. And I love that it is easily differentiated. This week, I introduced 6 word work centers to my student so we can get started when we return from Labor Day weekend. But, throughout the year, I will change these […]
