The CUBES math strategy is a step-by-step problem-solving routine that helps students understand and solve math word problems. Each letter reminds students what to do: circle the numbers, underline the question, box the key words, eliminate extra information, and solve/check the problem. This strategy is
Heart words are high-frequency words that students learn by connecting the sounds they hear to the letters they see, while paying special attention to any irregular or “tricky” parts. To teach heart words, introduce the word, identify the sounds, map the regular letter-sound connections, mark
Teaching the 4 types of sentences becomes easier when students use hands-on activities, anchor charts, games, and sentence sorting practice. These first and second grade sentence activities help students identify declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory sentences in fun and meaningful ways. Are you teaching types
Fun literacy activities for 2nd grade help students build reading, writing, phonics, fluency, and comprehension skills through engaging, hands-on practice. These classroom-tested literacy ideas make learning feel interactive while supporting important foundational reading skills. We all know there are SO many ways to engage students
Word work activities help students practice phonics, spelling patterns, sight words, and vocabulary through hands-on literacy routines. These engaging word work ideas make literacy centers more interactive while helping elementary students build stronger reading and spelling skills. Word work is an essential piece of the
Summer is here, and it’s finally time to read something besides emails, lesson plans, and curriculum guides. This updated 2026 teacher summer reading list includes the newest BookTok favorites, emotional literary fiction, fantasy escapes, cozy romances, and page-turners teachers are talking about right now. Whether
