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
Ways to Celebrate Earth Day in your Classroom
Earth Day is a great way to introduce your students to the importance of caring for the environment. It is also the perfect time to
New Year’s Resolution Activity Freebie- Print and Digital
For the past few years, on the first day back from Winter Break, I’ve had my kids work on their own New Year’s Resolutions. I’ve
Snack Attack Persuasive Writing Activity for 2nd Grade
Teaching persuasive writing to your kiddos can seem tricky at first. You might find yourself wondering where to start or trying to decide what resources
9 Back to School Activities for 2nd Grade- Planning Made Easy
Ahhh, sweet, sweet summertime. The time where teachers can relax, read all the books, and even sneak off to the bathroom whenever they need to!
3 Favorite Brainstorming Technique for 2nd Grade
Organizing writing in 2nd grade can be a challenge. What if I told you there was a better way to set up your students for
7 Mistakes You are Making In Your Writing Instruction and How to Fix Them
So here’s the deal with teaching writing: IT IS HARD! So challenging, in fact, for the first few years of my teaching career, I avoided
9 Ways to Improve Your Students’ Spelling While Writing
Teaching writing is a challenge. Then add spelling into the mix, and it’s a whole other level. How can you support students’ spelling while they
2nd Grade Opinion Writing: My Favorite Season
Teacher friends… the leaves are changing, the weather is getting colder and PSLs are back at Starbucks. My favorite season has joyfully returned (and in
5 Easy Ways to Improve Student Writings
Time for some real talk… Writing is always (I mean ALWAYS!) an area of “opportunity” for my fresh-faced second graders. I’ve decided that writing must
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