Finally! Math centers that are aligned to the standards, easy to manage, and perfect for 15-20 minute rotations! Exactly what I needed for when I’m working with my small groups. I can focus on my [group] knowing that my students are fully engaged. I don’t have time to prep math activities so this is the […]
Are you looking for engaging grammar centers? These parts of speech activities are perfect. Here are 7 noun centers for teaching grammar.
Practice addition & subtraction in new ways in your classroom. Learn how to set up and play these free 2nd grade math centers. Centers launch kit included!
Try these essential tips for how to run Math centers: Easy, simple, and effective organization ideas and resources for the K-2 classroom.
Hi Friends…. The past two weeks we have been working on Prefixes and Suffixes in our second-grade classroom! My kiddos were having such a good time brainstorming words with prefixes and then figuring out the meaning. They really had a strong grasp of the concept… I was pretty impressed. After our whole … Prefixes, Suffixes and a FREEBIE Just for YOU! Read More »
These 5 fun 3D shapes activities for kindergarten are a great way for students to learn about shape attributes while having a blast.
One thing that is fundamental for students to understand in mathematics is place value. I think that by the end of second grade it really is essential that students have developed a solid number sense and understanding of place value concepts. To do this kids need a lot of different kinds of instructional experiences.
Creative ideas to get kids excited about reading deeper.
These 5 fun 3D shapes activities for kindergarten are a great way for students to learn about shape attributes while having a blast.
As educators, we know the importance of building a strong foundation in reading for our students. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is through the use of decodable words and sentences. These specially designed reading materials are crucial for young readers, helping them develop essential skills and confidence. In this blog post, we will explore the concept of decodable words and sentences, discuss their importance, and provide practical ways to integrate Decodable Word and Sentence Strips MEGA bundle into your classroom. You can purchase the BUNDLE HERE What Are Decodable Words and Sentences? Decodable words are words that follow regular phonetic patterns, making them easier for beginning readers to sound out and recognize. For example, words like
Are you looking for Writing lesson or bulletin board ideas? These no prep writing crafts are ideal for your literacy lessons!
Try these free literacy centers, including activities for grammar, phonics, reading, and writing in your 2nd grade classroom!
GRAMMAR UNIT 7: CONTRACTIONS It is time to teach contractions ! My students have come so far with their grammar skills in units 1-6. Our language has improved so much as we have been learning about nouns , adjectives , verbs , adverbs , capitalization , and punctuation .
Activities that boost fluency all year long…and that you only have to prep once!
Dive into the world of literacy centers and unleash their full potential with insights from the science of reading!
Find hands-on butterfly life cycle activities, butterfly science labs, and free printables to incorporate reading skills and get kids writing about science!
These worksheets for main idea and supporting details are a great way to build reading comprehension in young students. Grab the free sample.
I love incorporating games into math as much as possible. Who doesn't love playing games, right?! But the problem with games is that they often require quite a bit of prep work for us teachers. I've been trying to come up with some that require little to no preparation to use. I'm so excited to
Are you looking for engaging Geometry math centers that are no prep for you and that your students will love to use? My first graders loved these 2D geometry centers. Use these same activities in Google Slides too with adapted 2D Geometry activities for google slides, perfect for distance learning or 1:1 classrooms.
My students love to SUBITIZE. Subitizing is like quick images. It is simply the ability to quickly identify the number of objects in a set without counting. Perceptual Subitizing is the instant visual recognition of a pattern such as numbers in a ten frame. Conceptual Subitizing involves recognizing smaller groups and adding them together, for example “I see five dots on the top row and 4 dots on the bottom row. So, that is 5+4 =9. I'll show my students a dot card, ten frame, a domino, etc. for about three seconds because I don't want my kids to count the dots. Then I ask them what did they see. My kiddos come up with answers like "I saw 6 dots, I saw 4 dots on the top and 2 dots on the bottom, I know 4 and 2 is 6, I saw 3 groups of 2, I saw 2+2+1+1, I saw 4 missing, 10-4=6. 2 x 3=6." Yes, even some of my 1st graders are multiplying using this technique. It's amazing how their number sense has improved tremendously. Here are some of the different Subitizing cards that I use in my classroom. If you want to try Subitizing you can pick up this resource here. Thank you for visiting and have a fantastic week!
ALL ABOUT EARTH Get ready for a month filled with so many fun activities to teach your kiddos all about our planet Earth . I teach this unit in April so it coincides with Earth Day. I’ve loaded up this blog post post with read aloud book ideas, free videos you can share with your students,
The first few weeks of school are all about setting the foundation. We're establishing routines and procedures, encouraging a growth mindset culture, building classroom community, etc. I also like to spend some time laying the foundation for what students will need to be successful writers throughout the year, especially since writing is a focus that threads through all subject areas. In second grade especially, sentence structure is a great place to start. We review the 4 parts that every sentence has to have in order to be a complete sentence:
Looking for awesome shapes worksheets for kindergarten and games to use in your classroom? This pack is filled with hands-on activities and no-prep worksheets to help children learn about and use shapes.
Daily grammar practice is a tool that helps students practice and master grammar standards. Learn more about grammar spiral review in the classroom.
Second graders need to have hands-on practice with ELA skills in a meaningful way. This post shares some fun 2nd Grade literacy center ideas.
Want to know how I keep math centers running smoothly in my classroom?! I love maximizing my time with small groups by making sure that my centers are meaningful and low-prep! Click here to read more!
Learn how to plan and manage literacy centers through differentiated instruction activities, rotations, & behavior management strategies.
Let's dive into some new options to teach vocabulary, for those who have the time and energy to pursue them. In this post and podcast, I'm sharing ten ideas for making the study of vocabulary something students might even look forward to.
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We are headed quickly for Back to School! Summer seems to go by faster every year, don't you think? This year for one of my goals in reading as we start back to school, I
BOOM! Sink the ships in this free printable, Hundreds Chart Battleship math game to help kindergarteners counting with 100s chart.
This 5-page easy-print flip book allows students to draw and write about the features of different 2D shapes. Choose from 4 different versions, each with an optional blank last page so you can omit the last page and allow students to add a 2D shape of their choosing. The 4 versions are: Familiar shapes – Circle, Square, Star, Heart, Diamond Common Regular Math shapes - Circle, Square, Triangle, Rectangle, Oval Less Familiar 2D shapes – Rhombus, Trapezium, Pentagon, Hexagon, Octagon Polygon Flip Book – Pentagon, Hexagon, Heptagon, Octagon, Nonagon Suggested Use: Print and copy the three chosen A4 pages Students draw a picture of the 2D shape and (if appropriate) can write a sentence or name the key features of that shape e.g. 4 straight sides, 4 corners etc They can then color in and cut around each full box ready to assemble.
Integrate math and art with these symmetrical pattern coloring cards. This is a great math art project that kids love doing!
