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January Math Centers for 1st & 2nd Grade

It’s time to talk math centers for January!  Winter has officially arrived.  Up here in Minnesota the snow is piling up, the temperatures are below freezing, and the snow sports are in full force.  I use these winter themed math centers as a way of

9 Principles for Syllable Division

By now you have surely heard about the importance of teaching syllables to your young learners. If not, read why right here. However, keeping students engaged in the process of syllable division can be difficult. Teaching syllable breaks is vital to students being able to

Unpacking Standards: A Guide for 1st & 2nd Grade Teachers

As educators, we know that the road to effective teaching and successful student learning begins with a clear understanding of the standards we are tasked with. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the crucial process of unpacking standards, and we’ve tailored this guide specifically

Homophone How-To for 2nd Grade

Have you found yourself in a homophones teaching funk? Are your students just not understanding this important grammar skill? If so, keep reading this post set up as a “homophone how to for 2nd grade”, to learn tips, tricks and strategies to launch you and

15 Fall Read Alouds for 1st & 2nd Graders

Gather around, grab a warm blanket, and bring the wonders of the most colorful season into your1st or 2nd grade classroom! We’ve got all the autumn themes covered with these 15 kid and teacher-favorite fall read alouds. Jump to your favorite fall theme Fall Leaves

Beginning of Fall Review Activities for Primary Grades

It seems like the school year ends, summer flies by and just like that, it is back to school time! When the whirlwind called summer is done, it is time to plan some fun (and low prep) beginning of fall activities for your 1st or