The scene is all too familiar: a quiet, orderly classroom suddenly descends into a chaotic (and very loud) parade the moment the bell rings for lunch or recess. ... Read More
2nd Grade Grammar Scope and Sequence & Free Grammar Pacing Guide
In second grade, grammar instruction focuses on building a strong foundation in parts of speech, sentence structure, context, and mechanics to help students become ... Read More
How To Use Science Passages to Teach Reading Comprehension in Your 3rd Grade Classroom
If you teach 3rd grade, you already know the challenge of teaching multiple subjects with minimal time. You need to strengthen reading comprehension. You need to ... Read More
5 Common Mistakes When Teaching Informational Text Features and How to Fix Them
With the shift from learning to read to reading to learn in 3rd grade, informational texts become a crucial element in the classroom. Teaching informational text ... Read More
How to Teach Main Idea Using Science Passages in 3rd Grade
Teaching main idea in 3rd grade is one of those skills that sounds simple… until you start grading student responses. You end up with students who copy a sentence ... Read More
50 Fun Friday Ideas for the Classroom
By the time Friday rolls around, students are ready for a break (and we may be as well). Fun Friday is the perfect opportunity to build classroom community, boost ... Read More
