Hi there friends,As I am sure you have too, I have been thinking about the end of the year stretch and what that entails. Spring is one of my favorite seasons in teaching because you realize how far your kids have come since the beginning. They are just capable of so much more especially in their writing. As a result of this new skill set, we transition into more research projects in the spring. With that in mind, I’m sharing with you some tools and resources for teaching informational writing. Getting Organized Research projects always seem to offer students a sense of independence … [Read more...] about Tools for Teaching Informational Writing
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Buzzing with Excitement for Insects Reading Comprehension & Author’s Purpose Activities
Hey there friends, Though our weather can’t decide if it’s going to be spring yet, the animals and insects are out and about here in Washington state. With the arrival of spring brings one of my favorite nonfiction units… insects reading comprehension! Insect Unit Study In 2nd grade our science curriculum always had 2-3 insects delivered to our classrooms including caterpillars and mealworms. It’s hard to contain the excitement around this theme so my team and I always ordered extra species of insects such as ladybugs, ants, silkworms, and stick bugs to name a few. It was not only … [Read more...] about Buzzing with Excitement for Insects Reading Comprehension & Author’s Purpose Activities
Activities for Autism Awareness Month & Teaching Special Needs Acceptance
Hey there friends, I am excited to share with you some books and activities for autism awareness month and resources for teaching special needs acceptance in the classroom, but first a quick pause for a happy, sappy story… I had one of the best days ever a week ago.My oldest son Mason is autistic and has had his share of success and struggles over the years. This year he started playing the saxophone and it has been a huge comfort to him. He is also incredibly good at it. So... On Friday as I pulled up for car pick up, I heard a 🎷 saxophone in the distance. I drove up and Mason was … [Read more...] about Activities for Autism Awareness Month & Teaching Special Needs Acceptance
Pass, Shoot, Score! Basketball Nonfiction Readers and a Free Text Feature Scavenger Hunt
Hey there friends, If you’ve been counting down to the Final Four then you know that this was a huge weekend for basketball. I was even able to watch a few games myself over the last couple of weeks! (crazy for me because I rarely sit-down ha!) But even if you aren’t that into sports, watching these athletes work so hard, the emotions, the pep band, the supportive fans, it is all so amazing to watch. So, with March Madness in mind, I created a week all about basketball, growth mindset, and the impact these athletes have had on their greater community. I have spent a lot of time immersed … [Read more...] about Pass, Shoot, Score! Basketball Nonfiction Readers and a Free Text Feature Scavenger Hunt
