by Krys Warstillo | Jul 23, 2022 | Brag Tags, Routines & Procedures, Social Skills, Teacher Support
I am a firm believer in positive and encouraging classroom environments. Students who feel safe and encouraged are being set up to take risks, challenge themselves, and work hard. There are a few ways that I achieve this in my classroom. This post...
by Krys Warstillo | Jul 10, 2022 | Math, Setup & Routines
If you follow Lucky Little Learners on Instagram, Facebook, Teachers Pay Teachers, or Pinterest it is no surprise to you how much love my team and I have for the humble interactive notebook. Looking at pictures of complete...
by Krys Warstillo | Jul 9, 2022 | Literacy, Writing & Language, Writing Instruction, Writing Projects
Informational writing is a big part of 2nd grade. It’s one of the types of text that your students will be expected to confidently read and write by the end of the year. There are a lot of ways to introduce informational writing but one of my favorites is with...
by Krys Warstillo | Jun 25, 2022 | 2nd Grade, Comprehension, Literacy
Reading is a big deal in K-2. Yes, there’s math, science, social studies, art, and music but reading instruction looms over all other subjects. It makes sense, it ties into all the other topics. Between Kindergarten and 2nd grade, students’ reading...
by Krys Warstillo | Jun 8, 2022 | Comprehension, Literacy
I don’t know about you but I’ve always had a few learners who just struggle with moral of the story. It seems to be a skill that some kids grasp quickly and others need a lot of repetition. A story like, “The Emperor’s New Clothes” is interpreted by some...
