
Must Have UFLI Resources for 2nd Grade
Teaching UFLI in 2nd grade? It’s a game-changer, but let’s be real, it can also feel like a full-on juggling act. Between the magnetic letters,

My Knuffle Bunny Activities Week!
This past week, I used the Knuffle Bunny books by Mo Willems to engage my second graders as we worked on story elements and compare

The One Word Goal Setting: A Fun and Meaningful Way to Start the Year
Are you ready to help your students set some real goals this year and kick off the New Year with a bang? Have you heard

5 Sneaky Ways I’m Optimizing My Reading Small Group Block
In an effort to maximize my tiny reading small group time block, I’ve started doing a few different things. Today, I’m sharing those hacks for

Reading Graphic Organizers for ANY BOOK!
You just finished reading a juicy informational book on how plants use sunlight, water, air, and the nutrients in the soil to produce food. Then,

Pumpkin Egg Math Game: Fun Math Idea for October
Well, we’ve just missed one hurricane and have another barrelling our way… MUST BE OCTOBER in Florida! All jokes aside, I hope everyone here in

Summer Refresh: A Teacher’s Guide to Relaxing and Revitalizing This Summer
Teachers work incredibly hard throughout the school year, and summer is the perfect time to relax, recharge, and focus on our well-being. But when you’re

Understanding Theme: Freckle Juice Activities and Ideas
Are you ready to introduce your third graders to the classic Freckle Juice but aren’t sure where to start? Today, I’m sharing Freckle Juice activities

Amazon Classroom Supplies: Items that You’ll Actually Use!
Ok… so let’s be honest for a sec… every teacher influencer on Insta or Tiktok will say that *THIS* is the one thing you need