
Small Groups, Big Impact: A Fresh Approach to Math Instruction
As elementary teachers, we know that small-group instruction can be incredibly powerful. It allows us to listen to student thinking, target specific needs, and guide

Jellybean Activities Problem-Based Learning: A Hands-On Math PBL Students Love
Looking for fun and easy jellybean graphing activity this Spring season? This Jellybean PBL is exactly what you need! Read on to learn more about

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

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
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