
Reading Response Journals
When I first started teaching, I knew I wanted my kiddos to engage with text in a meaningful and purposeful way. Not just a worksheet

Arctic Thematic Unit: Part Two
So let’s dive into the second week of our Arctic Thematic Unit! Didn’t get a chance to read about our first week? Check it out

Arctic Thematic Unit Study: Part One
Brr! It’s been cold here in sunny Florida! Nothing like seeing our little sunshine babies all bundled up because it’s 55 degrees outside! To help

Snow Day!
Well it’s been cold here in FL for the past few days. I mean nothing compared to the rest of the country… but cold enough.

Gettin’ Cranky with Crankenstein
Have you ever read a book and just thought…“You are perfect! You will be my favorite.” I knew you would understand that feeling! #bookloversunite! Well… I

Sentence Practice
Is it just me, or do second graders just not seem to know how to write a complete sentence? I mean, sure, they’ll have a

Mr. Putter and Tabby Activities
Do you have a favorite book series you just look forward to sharing with your students year after year? I most certainly do! The “Mr.

Main Idea, Similes, and Bird Nests!
Can you believe it is almost the end of the year? Where has the time gone??? Well… things have def not slowed down for this

Charlotte’s Web Book Study
Ready to share the classic, Charlotte’s Web, with your third graders this year? This post gives a step-by-step glimpse into how I used this book

April Fool’s Day and State Testing…
State testing and April Fool’s day… Yeah… those two words should NEVER go together, but for some strange reason this is the second year in
Hi, I'm Leigh.
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