Writing
Writing can be tricky, but not if you have these writing ideas and resources! Tons of 2nd grade writing, 2nd grade expository, 2nd grade persuasive, 2nd grade narrative writing ideas and lessons. Includes links to more resources and free writing activity downloads.
Responding to Text: a Shift in Writing Instruction
I slump down at the table in the middle of my academic coaches’ room. I wasn’t just exhausted from the day, I was already exhausted
How Sweet It Is: Valentine’s Day Writing
So what’s sweeter than all the chocolate that students bring you on Valentine’s Day and also doesn’t go straight to your thighs? Having those same
My Thankful Heart: A Thanksgiving Writing Activity
In writing, we’ve been working on where authors get their ideas. Following our small moments lesson, we were ready to keep looking inward to find
Halloween Mummy Writing Activity
Halloween is just around the corner! This is hands down one of my favorite times of the year to teach! Bats, spiders, pumpkins! They all
Persuasive Writing: the Battle of the Pets
Let’s talk persuasive writing, shall we? To me, this is the hardest type of writing to teach. Why? Simply put… kids aren’t used to defending,
9 Ways to Up the Engagement of Any Lesson
Ok… we’ve all been there. Where you peer out to your classroom and you’re having a via GIPHY Kind of day. This is seriously
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
Gingerbread Fun!
We’ve had such a blast working through our gingerbread unit! It almost makes the weather outside feel like winter. I mean as much as
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