Hey there! I was so excited when I transitioned to 2nd grade to get to study space. So excited that I created a fun unit this summer in anticipation. So we just finished up the unit in our room and boy was it a success! The kids absolutely loved learning about the different planets and other fun elements of the solar system. The kids reports, art and other fun activities turned out wonderfully and really impressed parents as the walked through our open house. I love offering open houses as a less formal and flexible option for the kids to show off their work. Check out these pics below … [Read more...] about 3, 2, 1.. Blast off!
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Double Digits, Subtraction, Regrouping… OH MY!
Hey there! I just have a quick post tonight about a great hands on tool I used with my 2nd graders when teaching regrouping with subtraction (OH MY). I don't know about your kids but mine were staring at me like a deer in the headlights when I introduced not only double digit subtraction, but with regrouping?! Wait... what is regrouping? Yep, I felt bad for my little nuggets. Luckily, I had spotted a teammate using these little gems when we were working with place value earlier in the year. I decided to make the numbers more visual to the kids and really show those numbers moving. Oh wow I … [Read more...] about Double Digits, Subtraction, Regrouping… OH MY!
Ready, Set…Write!
Hey! So I have had a few people ask me if I would compile all of my writing templates and organizers. I am happy to say that I finally have done it. I am so excited to share this, mostly because I LOVE being organized and if you are anything like me you will love having all of these templates in one place. I have included lots of different options to keep your little writers focused and on track. Cheers to making your life easier! Just click on the cover below to check it out on TPT. … [Read more...] about Ready, Set…Write!
NEW BLOG..100 FOLLOWERS..CELEBRATION!
Hey there! So I have a double celebration in the works... You may have noticed that I updated my blog and my brand name (THANK YOU Alexis at Laugh Eat Learn for your amazing design). Now that I am back in 2nd grade I didn't want to be grade specific (even though I never created primarily for first) Anyway, I'm excited to now be "Having Fun First" which really represents me more! ALSO exciting....I now have over 100 followers on TPT (hey baby steps) To celebrate I will be having a sale in my store all week as well as a few fun freebies! The … [Read more...] about NEW BLOG..100 FOLLOWERS..CELEBRATION!
