So here’s the deal with teaching writing: IT IS HARD! So challenging, in fact, for the first few years of my teaching career, I avoided writing instruction as much as possible. Kinda like… if I didn’t teach it… then how could I mess it up? Teacher friends, what a mistake that was (for so many reasons)! But we live, we… Read More
7 Mistakes You are Making In Your Writing Instruction and How to Fix Them
The 10 BEST Spring Activities for Your Classroom
Teacher friends, I know it doesn’t seem like it (hello ice storms and snowmageddon) but Spring is just around the corner! Today, I’m sharing some of my favorite activities to teach in the Spring in 2nd Grade to help make planning for this magical time of year extra simple for you! 1. April Fool’s Day Writing and Craft Activity We’ve… Read More
Leprechaun Glitter Slime: Classroom St. Patrick’s Day Activity
Make this easy three-ingredient Leprechaun slime for your students as a fun St. Patrick’s Day activity! What’s green and gooey and full of Leprechaun magic? Leprechaun glitter slime, that’s what! If you’re looking for an activity to do with your students this St. Patrick’s Day, this one is fun, easy, and full of some Leprechaun mischief and magic! Please note… Read More
Using Google Breakout Rooms in Your Digital Classroom
Teacher friends… it finally happened! Google has added Breakout rooms to their activities tab! 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌 Now, this rollout is coming in waves, so if this feature isn’t available to you yet, be sure to check out this post that shares a sidestep way to using breakout rooms with your digital classroom! What are Google Breakout Rooms? Recently, Google introduced an… Read More
28 Ways to Celebrate I Love to Read Month
February is here! It’s a fun month in the classroom because… well, Valentine’s Day of course. And it’s Black History Month! But also Groundhog Day and President’s Day. Seriously, February is just packed with amazing learning opportunities! But, did you know? February also is “I Love to Read” month. That’s right: an entire month dedicated to promoting a love of… Read More
Reading Response Journal Glue-Ins: The Simple Way to Build Reading and Writing Skills
You can create meaningful and deep reading connections using a Reading Response Journal. Today I’m sharing how you can make this simple Reading/Writing routine even easier with Reading Response Journal Glue-Ins! Here’s the thing about building deep reading comprehension and writing skills. It takes time… it takes practice… and it takes consistency. So if you’re a teacher struggling to “fit… Read More
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