Early in my teaching career, I struggled to fit in grammar lessons during jam-packed reading blocks. I knew grammar was important, but the time constraints made it ... Read More
2nd Grade Prefix Activities That Take 15 Minutes or Less
When I first started teaching, I found it difficult to plan and squeeze in grammar lessons. Grammar always seemed to be the first to go during a busy reading block. ... Read More
President’s Day Books & Videos for Kids
Even though you may be out of school on Presidents Day, that doesn't mean your students should miss out on learning about it! I know my students are always intrigued ... Read More
5 February Reading Ideas and Writing Activities
February is always a fun month in the classroom. I like to capitalize on students' excitement about Valentine's Day and President's Day by incorporating themed ... Read More
Videos & Books About Weather and Climate
Weather is always a fun science unit to teach as it typically brings a level of excitement that isn't always there. My students love diving into tornadoes, ... Read More
Easy Celery Experiment-How Does Water Move Through a Plant?
In this easy celery experiment students can observe how water moves through a plant. Ultimately, this demonstration will help students to understand how a plant’s ... Read More
