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
Writing daily is the key to building students’ confidence and growing their writing skills. Yet, many students struggle to generate ideas or lack enthusiasm for writing. Utilizing writing prompts can help support reluctant writers and ignite their creativity. With built-in support and teacher feedback, these free writing prompts will help
Are you finding that your students’ daily prompt writing is becoming tedious and monotonous? As teachers, our goal is to keep learning exciting for our students so they can fully achieve their academic potential. Fortunately, by taking a few simple steps to switch things up in the classroom, we can
Informational writing can be fun and exciting for young learners! With these simple strategies, your students will become experts at informational writing! How to teach informational writing My first suggestion is to walk through the informational writing process together as a class first. Research the same topic, guide students in
I’ve often heard teachers ask, “How can I make writing more engaging for my students?” Writing can be challenging, which is why it’s a common pain point for many learners. For teachers, writing instruction requires a delicate balance of providing guidance and offering constructive feedback. Here are some straightforward strategies
Setting up a writing center can feel overwhelming. Where should everything go? How can I keep it stocked without running out of supplies too quickly? Will students actually use the examples, vocabulary words, and writing prompts, or will they just breeze past them? And who’s going to keep it all
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
Virtual learning snow days are… a vibe. Students are excited. Teachers are scrambling. And no one wants a full, jam-packed lesson schedule when half the class is still in pajamas eating cereal. The goal?Keep kids engaged without overcomplicating your day. Here are 5 easy, low-prep activities that work beautifully for
Building students’ sight word fluency is a key part of reading instruction. Did you know about 150 common words make up 50% of written text? These high-frequency words are essential for reading fluency because they appear so frequently in everyday reading. Developing a strategic plan for assessing and teaching sight
Let’s be real: coming back after Thanksgiving break is rough—for everyone. The kids are still in turkey-coma mode, you’re surviving on leftover pie and caffeine, and that Monday morning energy? Yeah, it’s not giving. But instead of jumping straight into assessments or new units, try easing back in with a
