Kindness. Something we all expect and dream of having in our classroom communities. I have been teaching for some time now and there has not been a year where being kind to others hasn’t made our classroom rules list. Most of the time my kiddos are kind to one another, maybe because of my “we are stopping what we are doing and talking this out" mentality when unkindness erupts, or because their home community has instilled these great skills in their hearts. BUT… sometimes, our students lose sight of those compassionate ways and I am left wondering what has taken over my sweet little … [Read more...] about 3 Ways to Teach Kindness in the Classroom
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Back to School Activities for 2nd Grade {with FREEBIES}
Hey there friends, I know many of you get giddy thinking of meeting your new students and planning the perfect back to school activities. For some of you it might create stress and worry thinking of how to make that first week just right. Now, I am not going to tell you my back to school routine is all fairytales and perfect behaviors, but I do have some fun and effective routines and projects that I can count on! I thought I would share five of my favorite back to school activities for 2nd grade. My 5 Favorite Back to School Activities for 2nd Grade 1. Supply Time {Freebie} AGHHH … [Read more...] about Back to School Activities for 2nd Grade {with FREEBIES}
Summer Writing Prompts Journal
Hey there friends, Every spring I get parents worried about keeping their child's academics fresh over the summer. They are looking for activities or programs to help support various areas of the curriculum. One area I love to keep kids working is on is their writing. I know how much the expectations jump from year to year and if there is a way I can help support that transition and growth I'm going to. Summer Writing Journal I used to use generic composition notebooks for writing journals, but I decided a few years back that I wanted their everyday, free-style writing to align with … [Read more...] about Summer Writing Prompts Journal
Guided Reading Program: Guided Reading With A Purpose!
Hey there friends, I'm wondering if you have had the same dilemma as my teammates and I... A few years ago we made an amazing reading workshop curriculum map packed with the standards, themes, and elements to be taught throughout the year. So great, we now knew exactly what we need to teach but we were left wondering... how do we really hit those standards? Of course, we have a reading curriculum, but it always felt shallow and we were always left scrambling to find activities that really connected with our kids. We really needed a guided reading program to deepen our students' understanding … [Read more...] about Guided Reading Program: Guided Reading With A Purpose!
