by Mary Kate Bolinder | Jul 13, 2022 | Grammar, Literacy, Writing & Language
Welcome to the wonderful, wild, weird world of amazing, awesome adjectives! This post is filled with ideas for how to introduce adjectives to your first and second grade learners, as well as fun activities to share with the whole class. Keep reading to find out...
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 Angie Olson | Aug 28, 2015 | Back to School, Classroom Setup, Fall
Phew! My classroom is FINALLY feeling close to done and some of my favorite areas of my classroom are my bulletin boards. They make me happy. They will make my students happy. They will make other adults who come in to help in my classroom...
by Angie Olson | Aug 2, 2015 | Back to School, Classroom Setup, Tips & Hacks
Well, it’s that time of year when teachers are starting to get back into their classrooms! I don’t know about you, but one thing that I do enjoy getting ready are my bulletin boards. I feel it’s an easy way to brighten up the classroom...
by Angie Olson | Mar 19, 2013 | Literacy, Winter, Writing & Language, Writing Instruction, Writing Projects
Looking for a fun, winter-themed way to help your students practice adding descriptive language to their paragraphs? This creative snowman-building activity blends hands-on fun with writing skills, making it the perfect addition to your classroom this season. Your...