To teach verbs to elementary students, start with action verbs kids can act out, then add linking verbs (is, am, are, was, were) and helping verbs that work with a main verb. Model each type on an anchor chart, practice finding verbs in real sentences,
We all know teachers are swamped. Because of this busy career, many teachers, looking for some calm to their chaos, have turned to subscription sites. These online platforms have revolutionized the way teachers access resources, collaborate with their team, and stay up-to-date with the latest
Inflectional endings are letters added to the end of a base word to change its meaning, tense, number, or comparison. Common inflectional endings include -s, -es, -ed, -ing, and -est. In 2nd grade, students learn how these endings change words and when spelling changes are
Starting your first year teaching kindergarten, 1st grade, or 2nd grade can feel exciting and overwhelming at the same time. This guide walks new K-2 teachers through everything they need to think about before the school year begins, from classroom setup and organization to routines,
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
Summer break is exciting—but it also brings a common question from families: “What can we do at home to help prevent summer slide?” The challenge is that most parents want to help, but they aren’t sure what actually matters. Many families start with the best
