Every single year my students love learning about plant life cycles in 2nd grade. It’s such an engaging unit that lends itself to lots of hands-on learning. However, ... Read More
Animal Life Cycle Activities: 5 Virtual Field Trips for Kids
What second grader doesn’t love learning all about animals? Although field trips to the zoo and nature centers are fun, I know they aren’t always feasible. ... Read More
6 Creative Spring Writing Activities for Second Grade
Your students will love these fun writing activities and you’ll love the creative hallway displays you can make with them! I’ve rounded up my favorite Spring writing ... Read More
What are Diphthongs and How To Teach Diphthongs?
Are you teaching diphthongs soon and need lesson ideas? Perhaps you’re wondering what exactly diphthongs are and how you should teach them? In this post, I’ll ... Read More
What Are Digraphs And How Do I Teach Them?
The explicit teaching of digraphs plays a crucial role in helping students decode words. If you're asking yourself, "What are digraphs?" you've come to the right ... Read More
Free Decodable Phonics Passages & 5 Skills to Teach With Them
Do you ever wish you had decodable phonics passages that would help your students practice individual phonics skills while also working on reading fluency and ... Read More
