Using mentor texts to teach grammar skills is a great way to get students’ attention and demonstrate how authors use correct grammar in their writing. In this post, ... Read More
10 Easy Inherited Traits Activities for 3rd Grade
This post is a helpful collection of easy and engaging inherited traits activities, lessons and experiments, aligned to NGSS, to teach about inheritance, variation ... Read More
How to Fit Science In To A Full Classroom Schedule
Sadly, not all elementary and primary teachers have a set time for science. For several years in a row, I had 45 minutes twice a week to teach science. And I’ll tell ... Read More
Free Friday Letters Starter Kit and Parent Letter
Have you heard about the benefits of Friday Letters? I really can't say enough about the insights I gain, the keepsakes they create for parents, and the writing ... Read More
20 Second Grade Science Experiments That Build Essential Skills
Looking for fun and hands-on ways to teach your students about science concepts? In this post, I’ll share twenty 2nd grade science experiments that will get your ... Read More
A Simple Strategy That Will Transform Your Writing Workshop
Teaching writing was one of my least favorite parts of the school day. Honestly, I never really received formal training on how to be an effective writing teacher. I ... Read More
