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A Classroom Case Study: How Explicit Writing Instruction Transformed My Second Graders’ Writing
For my Master’s of Education program in Instructional Design, I studied explicit writing instruction in the primary classroom. So, for my capstone project, I designed
The One Word Reset: A Gentle Way for Teachers to Set Goals (Without Burnout)
About five years ago, I stopped making New Year’s resolutions. Not because I didn’t care about growth, but because the kind of growth resolutions demanded
Snowflake Bentley Activities
Why Snowflake Bentley Is a Powerful Anchor Text for Building Deep, Meaningful Reading Comprehension Some books earn a permanent place in our classroom libraries…not because
5 Simple Ways to Refresh Your Classroom in the New Year
We’re on the final countdown of break, so today, I’m sharing a teacher-friendly new year reset that boosts engagement without burning you out The New
Burnt to an (Apple) Crisp
Burnt to a Crisp That is the only way I describe how I’m feeling right now. More than a little burnt… a full 5 alarm,
Quadrilateral Pumpkin Patch: A Hands-On 3rd Grade Quadrilateral Activity
Geometry in Fall? Apparently, that can happen. If you’re like me and working on quadrilaterals in October, this simple, fun, and creative quadrilateral activity project
Student Writing Folder” How I Manage the Paper Chaos while Turning My Class into Writers
My third graders finally started writing, and honestly, all the papers were becoming a problem. So, I designed this Student Writing Folder in an effort
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
