Fun Division Worksheets for 3rd Grade: Math Practice That Feels Like Play If your students hear the word “division” and instantly sigh, squirm, or check out—this post is for you. Math doesn’t have to feel dry or difficult. In fact, it can be something students actually look forward to. And no, I’m not talking about …
How to Build Reading Comprehension Skills with Text Evidence All Year If you’ve ever asked a student, “Where did you find that answer?” and gotten a shrug in return, you’re not alone. Helping kids slow down, return to the text, and find actual evidence is one of those small-but-mighty skills that can transform the way …
End-of-Year Engagement Ideas for 2nd and 3rd Grade The final stretch of the school year can feel like herding kittens in a windstorm. The weather’s warmer, field trips and assemblies are popping up left and right, and students (and teachers!) are mentally drifting toward summer break. But here’s the good news: engagement doesn’t have to …
5 Reasons to Use Morning Work in your 2nd Grade Classroom Starting the school day on the right foot is key to a successful and productive classroom, especially in second grade. One simple yet powerful tool to make that happen is morning work. Incorporating meaningful morning tasks into your daily routine offers a range of …
7 Heartwarming Valentine’s Day Read-Alouds and Activities for Kids Valentine’s Day is a special time to celebrate love, kindness, and friendship, and there’s no better way to share these messages with kids than through stories. Whether you’re a teacher, a parent, or a caregiver, incorporating read-alouds and fun activities into your Valentine’s Day celebrations is …
New Year’s Activities for Elementary Students The start of a new year can also be a fresh start in your classroom! And sometimes after break, a fresh start is just what we need! Whether you’re easing back into the school routine after the winter break or looking for fun ways to celebrate the season, I’ll …
Make Math fun with addition and subtraction math riddle worksheets As teachers, we know that keeping students engaged during math lessons can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. When it comes to practicing foundational skills like addition and subtraction, the repetition of traditional worksheets can start to feel a little…boring. We’ve all had that moment …
Tips and Activities to Teach Comparing 2-Digit Numbers Comparing 2 Digit Numbers is a fundamental part of building number sense and helping students understand the value numbers have and their relationship to each other. When students master comparing numbers, it helps set the foundation for key math skills like: ✔️ Estimating ✔️ Ordering Numbers ✔️ …
Fall Lesson Plans I love teaching during the fall, but the same things that can make fall a lot of fun in the classroom, can also make lesson planning overwhelming! That’s why, in this post, I want to share one week of fall lesson plans that I hope will help you as you are planning …
Summarizing with the S.W.B.S.T. Method Helping students summarize can be a challenge, but the S.W.B.S.T. (Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then) method is an easy-to-use strategy that breaks down the process of summarizing. It puts this skill into manageable steps for students. I love teaching with this method, because it allows students to focus on the …
