Activities to Teach Johnny Appleseed
Do you teach a Johnny Appleseed unit at the beginning of the year? It was always a favorite of mine! Read this blog post for
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Teaching Kids How to Represent 3-Digit Numbers
In this blog post, you will learn different teaching tips, strategies, and activities to help your 1st and 2nd grade students learn how to represent
Virtual Back to School Ideas for Teachers
As of now, back to school is all over the place. Some teachers are going virtual. Some teachers are in-person. And some teachers are doing
Tips to Maximize Your Teaching Time
As teachers, there seems to always be a to-do list a mile long. Whether it is during the school day with our students or after
How to Create a Welcoming Environment
One of the most important and enjoyable jobs that we have as teachers is to create a welcoming classroom environment. Students learn best when they
How to Teach Regrouping in 2nd Grade
This blog post is full of tips for teaching your 2nd grade students about regrouping strategies. These strategies will help students fluently add and subtract
Compare and Contrast Activities for Fiction Texts
Today’s blog is all about comparing and contrasting fiction texts! This skill is key for students as it allows them to think critically about the
End of the Year VIRTUAL Balloon Pop
Every year, I suggest the ballon pop activity. This balloon pop activity is a way to keep students engaged through the last few days. It’s
How to Use Graphic Organizers Digitally
With the current transition to distance learning, teachers are finding creative ways to deliver content and resources virtually. Many teachers are adapting their current resources
Virtual Comprehension Activities
This blog post is being written during one of the most transformative times in education, the COVID-19 Pandemic. Teachers and students are turning to distance
How to Teach 2D and 3D Shapes
This blog post is all about 2nd grade 2D and 3D shapes activities. These activities build on 1st grade common core geometry standards and prepare
The Benefits of Using Lexile
This blog post focuses on the many benefits of the Lexile Framework for Reading. Lexile reading scores can be used for grades Kindergarten and up.
