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,
Valentine’s Day Glitter Slime: Strawberry Glitter Slime for the Classroom!
Make this easy three-ingredient strawberry-scented slime for your students as a fun Valentine’s Day activity! What’s pink, red, and gooey and smells of sweet strawberries?
2nd Grade Fraction Activities: Fun with Fractions
Looking for fun and engaging ideas for teaching fractions in your 2nd-grade classroom? This post includes tons of ideas for fraction activities for your 2nd-grade
5 Genius Anchor Chart Storage Solutions
Today, we are tackling the anchor chart storage chaos and discussing ways to level up your classroom organization game. Having designated anchor chart storage space
8 Favorite Bulletin Board Ideas for January
January is just around the corner, so it’s the perfect time to start planning your bulletin board ideas now! Honestly, I always feel like bulletin
Fall In Love with Your Reading Groups Again- And here’s a Day-By-Day Guide for How!
What should I teach at my teacher table during small group reading lessons? I get asked this question A LOT! And honestly, I know why…
9 Easy Bulletin Board Ideas for November
As the leaves begin to change and the air turns crisp, it’s that beautiful time of year again – Fall is upon us! In celebration
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