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The first week back after Winter break is always a hard one… the kids are not *quite* back in the routine of school, and let’s face it… neither is the teacher! We started the week off with a complete review of all our classroom expectations and procedures. Before break, we were getting a little lax on our classroom policies. Even… Read More
We’ve had such a blast working through our gingerbread unit! It almost makes the weather outside feel like winter. I mean as much as it can with 85 degree weather everyday #flweatherproblems. I love using the different variations of “The Gingerbread Man” to stroll through the standard CCSS RL 2.9 of comparing and contrasting two or more versions of… Read More
It is starting to feel like “Fall” around these parts. Thank you 80 degrees with a breeze. Honestly, I’d prefer some sweater weather, but I can’t complain. This past few weeks we’ve been all about the season, Fall and a little turkey persuasive writing. This time of year I love doing a little Fall Thematic unit! I feel like I… Read More
Have you ever read a book and just thought… “You are perfect! You will be my favorite.” I knew you would understand that feeling! #bookloversunite Well… I had that exact moment with the book, Crankenstein by Samantha Berger. You can check out this book on Amazon by clicking here or on the pic! This book is perfect for this… Read More
Is it just me, or do second graders just not seem to know how to write a complete sentence? I mean, sure, they’ll have a complete thought, but it’s missing the capital letter and the period at the end. Or, there are only three words in their sentence. PLEASE tell me this isn’t only my seconds??? To help… Read More
Do you have a favorite book series you just look forward to sharing with your students year after year? I most certainly do! The “Mr. Putter and Tabby” Series by Cynthia Rylant is seriously one of my favorite series! I love this series so much, I even pushed it into with a little author study I did my thirds last… Read More
Trying to get your second graders ready for the big THIRD GRADE? Send them to 3rd Grade Training Camp!
Third Grade Training Camp: End of the Year Review for 2nd
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Not sure where to begin when prepping for the end of the year for your second graders? Then send them to Third Grade Training Camp!Close Reading is all about the books! Something amazing happens when you show kids the magic that can take place in a book!
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