It's all things Plymouth and Pilgrims in my classroom and I'm still wondering where October went! I thought I'd share a few things we've been up to and some ... Read More
Teaching with Stellaluna: Turning Readers Into Comprehenders
In this post, I share teaching ideas and my favorite Stellaluna activities that have helped turn my readers into comprehenders! Stellaluna is a teacher's dream for ... Read More
Building and Writing About Landforms
Learning about landforms is always a highlight for my students. We do a building and writing project that gives students not only a chance to show what they've ... Read More
Back to School in Second Grade: Week 4 Activities
The beginning of the year is so busy I've barely been able to catch my breath! Here's a little bit of randomness and a few things we accomplished this week! Like you ... Read More
Louder, Lili (A Little Gem of a Back to School Book!)
I'm always on the lookout for out for those not so ordinary back to school books. Last year I found this sweet gem of a book that's so perfect for building community ... Read More
Classroom Tour Around the Kampfire
We're a few weeks in and my room is finally coming together enough to give you all a little classroom tour. Each year I move things around a little and organize a ... Read More
Spruce Up Your Computer Lab with Chalkboard Decor
Now that my classroom is in full swing and beginning to to run smoothly, we'll soon be spending some time in our computer lab. Our lab definitely needed some sprucing up so I ... Read More
They’re Finally Here! Our First Week of School
They're finally here! My brand new class of second graders! I've been waiting.... and waiting...and WAITING for them to arrive! And they finally did! Here's a little ... Read More