Okay teacher friend. It’s finally here. And I’m so excited! I’ve had this resource collecting dust on my computer for years now. I’ve been using this strategy in my classroom for the last few years, but haven’t had the energy or time (teacher life + mom life is exhausting, am I right?) to put it all together so that it’s ready to go for busy teachers like you! Well, it’s finally finished and I finally get to unveil it to you! Did you know I have a FREE downloadable reading response menu board that you can print now and use in your
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2nd grade is the year of chapter books! From beloved classics to favorite series', know what books are grade level appropriate and super fun!
2nd grade reading list.
It feels like forever since I've written a book list! I used to do them every week but I took a little break and it's been hard to get back in the habit,
Chronicles of Momia Free Homeschool Curriculum, especially for Homeschool Co-ops. Great for use with Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade . Everything included!
Take a fun plunge into the classic book by E. B. White with our free Stuart Little novel study.
This post is part of the 31 MORE Days of Literature Unit Studies series. You can find all of the links to the thirty-one studies in this post. If you’d like to use these ideas to create your own unit study, this post has step-by-step instructions as well as a free unit study planner. (Want
Find an extensive list of primary Mentor Texts for Common Core Literature Standards to help compliment your lessons in the classroom.
Terrific choices for funny and charming 2nd grade read aloud books that are appropriate for classroom story time or reading at home.
I've got one more summarizing idea to share with you! Did you see my other posts about writing summaries HERE and HERE?
To say the least, I have A LOT of favorite picture books. {You can also see our Favorite Picture Books for Pre-K/K.} And once again, it was hard to narrow down our absolute favorite picture books for K-2nd grade. Many of these are texts that have such rich content, that I have used them over and ... Read More about Favorite Picture Books for K-2nd grade
Want a list of 2nd grade books for summer reading list that your kids will love? These best books for 2nd graders, ages 7 or 8, will keep kids reading!
Find an extensive list of primary Mentor Texts for Common Core Literature Standards to help compliment your lessons in the classroom.
Looking for the BEST 2nd Grade Reading List? This second grade book list is arranged by reading level, with free printable for the library.
Today, I wanted to share some of our favorite chapter books series in honor of Children's Book Week . The Lil Divas truly look forward to re...
Find an extensive list of primary Mentor Texts for Common Core Literature Standards to help compliment your lessons in the classroom.
Get 8 Books For Teaching Story Elements to support your instruction in first and second grade! Grab the free story elements printable.
Hi everyone! I've decided to share my lesson plan outlines with everyone each week or at least as often as I can. If you aren't signed up for my newsletter, please sign up now. I'll send the lesson plans and free resources out each month for you to have. If my newsletter opt-in doesn't pop up for you, just email me and I'll add you to the list. My hope is that we can collaborate and make the best learning experience possible for students. You will definitely find lesson ideas and outlines in these series of posts. You will not find detailed plans in these posts, but you will find links to my detailed units in my TPT store. The following lesson plan templates are from A Modern Teacher. Just like every teacher at back to school time I'm spinning my wheels and working through my exhaustion to get my plans up, going and best suited for students. Please be patient with me. Below you will find a very rough draft of my yearly plans. As the next month goes by I will be updating these outlines and replacing them. The first two weeks of my lesson plans are short. My main focus is building a classroom culture with students and going over procedures with students that will set them up for success. In my lesson outlines you will see T for teacher and Ss for students. Grizzly Bear Unit Superhero vs. Villain Character Education Print and Teach Phonics Games Mini ELA Anchor Charts for students Asking and Answering Questions: Differentiated Panda Passages The first week of writing is most successful when procedures are created to set students up for success. My main focus is on teaching students proper penmanship and a love for writing. Youtube has a ton of videos that you can use to walk students through handwriting instruction. Free Handwriting YouTube Tutorial
Dragons Love Tacos Reading Lesson Ideas for 2nd grade. Reading comprehension strategies and responding to literature with these fun activities and ideas.
Do you teach how to write realistic fiction in your first or second grade classroom? See how this first grade teacher has students creating characters,
If you teach an older struggling reader, you know what a challenge motivation can be. Many of them have said, “I can’t,” for so long when it comes to reading, that the label reluctant reader doesn’t even begin to tell the half of it. By the time a child is in upper elementary school {4th/5th grades}, ... Read More about High Interest Low Readability Books for Struggling Readers
Check out my recommendations for the best picture books to use when teaching Math. These storybooks are the most engaging read alouds!
Sample a day of Rooted in Reading with these lesson plans and activities for Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, and Grammar!
Best science books for an early introduction to science. What do kids learn in early elementary science? Well, a lot of what is covered in elementary school science involves the water cycle, the butterfly life cycle, matter, forces, energy, the weather, what is science, and what scientists do. These picture books make fantastic additions to your science class, whether you're a teacher or a homeschool parent. Discover fantastic picture books for your science bookshelf.
Do you teach growth mindset to your students? These new growth mindset picture books by Kobi Yamada are perfect for helping students.
Find an extensive list of primary Mentor Texts for Common Core Literature Standards to help compliment your lessons in the classroom.
Looking for the best living books for your elementary students? Here is a list of our hands-down favorite reads for 1st-5th grade.
Tweet Does that say Volume 52?!?!?!?! You read it right! This is my 52 installment of Monday Math Literature which means this has been going on for an entire year! You would think I would have run out of things to say by now but I really haven't. I started this series doing quick reviews of some of my favorite math literature books and it has evolved into much more. My posts have gotten much more in depth and I have been so inspired to build whole lessons off a piece of literature. I have shown some of the lessons from the Math and Literature series and even come up with some of my own ideas for using regular literature books in a math context. Today I want to do something a little different to celebrate a full year of math literature posts. I have spent several hours compiling all of the math literature posts from the last year and organizing them by topic. You can check the list out on the page below or download the entire thing from Google docs. It will also be available on the Math Literature tab at the top of my blog! The topics include geometry, measurement, addition, subtraction, fractions, counting, 100th day of school and more! Math Literature I look forward to continuing to share with you how I use literature to enhance math class! Which book on this list is your favorite?
It's never too early to start teaching Shakespeare! You may want to avoid the end of Romeo and Juliet there are still several ways to introduce Shakespeare ...
Get a list of books to teach main idea to improve literacy and increase engagement in your early elementary grade classroom here!
Cindy West has put together a HUGE list of geography living literature for your books around the world reading pleasure.
Guys.... it's time! 3rd Grade Rooted in Reading is coming your way. Amy and I have read a gajillion picture books over the past few weeks in search of the VERY BEST literature for your 3rd graders.
A favorite activity in my second grade classroom was creating our own Flat Stanley project. We were able to bring reading and social studies together in one fun activity. Here are the step by step plans that I used to do Flat Stanley in our classroom. Check out my YouTube video that walks through all
If you're looking for read alouds for 2nd grade, whether you're a 2nd grade teacher, librarian, or parent, find the best 2nd grade read aloud books.
Favorite second grade read aloud titles recommended by 2nd grade teachers.
Find powerful point of view teaching activities and ideas including strong books and anchor charts to strengthen students' understanding.
You can find similar posts for 5th grade read alouds and 4th grade read alouds at these links! It's no secret that read alouds enrich your classroom. (If you're not convinced of that, check out this post!) I love taking the time to choose the perfect novel. But since there are SO many great options out there, it's hard to narrow it down. So now what? How do you choose the read aloud that's best for you? Typically, I do a new read aloud every month. Dragging a book on for too long will cause a loss of interest. Plus students begin to forget details from the beginning of the book before we even finish. I also consider the needs of my class. Are we studying something in Social Studies I can reinforce? Are we experiencing a social problem (i.e. the need to build empathy)? Choosing a book that my students need will ALWAYS make the read aloud more meaningful. After these considerations, I head to my list of favorite novels! You can find those below: These are my TOP 10 novel choices for 3rd grade Wonder: In this realistic fiction text, August has a medical condition called Treacher Collins syndrome which affects many things, including his facial features. He begins a new school year and navigates fitting in and making friends. >>View my read aloud companion<< The BFG: Sophie is shocked to be “kidsnatched” by a giant one night, right out of her bedroom window! But she soon learns that the giant means her no harm, he is the Big Friendly Giant. >>View my read aloud companion<< The One and Only Ivan: This story is told from the perspective of Ivan, a silverback gorilla. He is living in a stationary circus, but promises his dying friend that he will help move himself and another animal friend from captivity. >>View my read aloud companion<< The True Gift: This sweet holiday story is sure to get your class in the giving spirit. Liam and Lily are visiting family for the holidays when they notice a cow in need of a friend. >>View my read aloud companion<< Mr. Popper’s Penguins: Mr. Popper is a bored house painter who is given 12 penguins from the South Pole. As his house is turned into a winter haven for these penguins, he comes up with a plan to help pay for their upkeep. >>View my read aloud companion<< Pax: The main character of this story is forced to abandon his pet fox (Pax) when his father goes to war. When he decides to find and rescue Pax, Peter must go on a coming of age journey. >>View my read aloud companion<< Ramona Quimby Age 8: Ramona is a third grader with a big heart and a lot of spunk. She often finds herself in humorous situations that celebrate childhood and growing up. >>View my read aloud companion<< Charlotte’s Web: This classic is told from the perspective of Wilbur, a farm pig saved by his beloved Fern. Throughout the novel, Wilbur befriends the other barn animals, including a spider named Charlotte. >>View my read aloud companion<< Superfudge: In this humorous novel Peter (Fudge) deals with a lot of changes that are relatable for your students. His parents have a new baby, his family moves, and his new school is not what he hoped for. >>View my read aloud companion<< Because of Winn Dixie: This novel is the perfect book to lead into summer. It follows a summer with Opal as she moves to a new town in Florida. She finds an unexpected friend in a dog named Winn Dixie. >>View my read aloud companion<< When I use these novels as read alouds, I've developed a bookmark and journal system for each book. As I read, I keep my students thinking with 2 questions. One question is asked before I read, the second is asked after. Sometimes we do these orally, sometimes in journal format. That's it! See below! You can find a read aloud companion for EVERY novel on my list in my TpT store. Click here to view all 10 novels for 3rd grade!
Teaching setting of a story to your first graders in an engaging way with these different activities. Build comprehension skills by teaching this story element.
