Planning a classroom transformation doesn’t have to mean spending your entire weekend cutting out decorations or scrambling to find dinosaur books at the library. If you’re a 1st or 2nd grade teacher looking for a simple but exciting way to bring learning to life, this
Addition strategies give students tools to solve problems efficiently while building deep number sense. Instead of memorizing procedures, students learn how numbers work. In this post, you’ll find 14 addition strategies used in kindergarten through 3rd grade — plus step-by-step ideas for modeling each one
Tired of nightly reading logs and half-finished homework packets? A monthly reading BINGO board might be the change you and your students need! 1. What is Reading Homework BINGO and Why Use It? Tip: Mention how this supports reading stamina, listening comprehension, and early fluency.
Poetry is one of the most fun and engaging ways to get your students writing. However, many teachers find it challenging to introduce and teach different types of poetry in 2nd grade. We’re here to guide you through the process and share our top four
The back to school season is always chaotic, but when you add on the extra layer of being a Kindergarten teacher, things get even more hectic. For many students, Kindergarten is their first school experience, or even first experience with an adult outside of their
Messy handwriting. Difficulty drawing or coloring. Low stamina for typing. Frustration when cutting with scissors. Does this sound like one of your students? Fine motor skills play an important role in academic and personal success. What can teachers do if they observe student fine motor
