Virtual Libraries have so many uses in the classroom. The changes to the way we deliver instruction this year required a lot of new technologies and tools for keeping students engaged. My two passions are having fun while learning and reading every day. I always made it a goal to
Get ready to hit the ground running after a well-deserved break! While it can be challenging to jump back into the swing of things, I’ve got some great tips to help you make a smooth transition. So let’s dive in and make this return to routine an exciting and successful
It’s December! There are just a few weeks until winter break and I am here to share my plans with you for the upcoming weeks. I chose the following themes and you can check everything out in my FREE downloadable December lesson plans for 2nd grade: Winter Holidays Trees and
Facts and Opinions I love having activities and books for teaching fact and opinions prepared and ready to teach! In this post, I’m sharing with you how I teach facts and opinions using mini-lessons and mentor texts. Out of all of the comprehension skills, I have found that teaching facts
Are you struggling to get your students interested in author’s purpose? Teaching this important concept can sometimes be dull or perplexing. But fear not! There are plenty of exciting and enjoyable methods to teach author’s purpose that will capture your students’ attention. In this blog post, we’ll explore ways to
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 ideas for
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
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
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
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
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