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How-To Build a Snowman

I live in Washington, a state that sees all four seasons.  However, it seems like we spend a greater portion of our year in spring and fall weather (aka the rainy season).  So when it snows, it's all the kids can think about.  I try to capitalize on that with writing assignments with snow as our topic.  A fun project is How-To Build a Snowman!
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Fortunately, Unfortunately Stories

Several weeks ago I shared with you about an entertaining poem I write with my students (click here to read).  Now I'm back to share a second form of writing I have done with my second and third grade students: Fortunately, Unfortunately stories.
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When No One is Looking {An Entertaining Poem for Kids}

I don't know about you, but sometimes I just need to take a break from expository, narrative, and opinion writing and introduce poetry to my students to capitalize on their creativity.  While poetry is a great way for students to express that creativity, sometimes students need a gentle nudge to get started.  That's why I love using different poetry forms with my students.  Today I'm here to share with you a very entertaining poem template that my students love: When No One is Looking.
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If your second grade students are working on opinion writing or persuasive writing, you may be looking for a few tools to get started. Here are some resources to help.

Opinion Writing for 2nd Graders

If your second grade students are working on opinion writing or persuasive writing, you may be looking for a few tools to get started. Here are some resources to help.
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If your second grade students are working on how-to writing or procedural writing, you may be looking for a few tools to get started. Here are some resources to help.

How-To Writing for 2nd Graders

If your second grade students are working on how-to writing or procedural writing, you may be looking for a few tools to get started. Here are some resources to help.
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If your second grade students are working on writing friendly letters, you may be looking for a few tools to get started. Here are some resources to help.

Friendly Letter Writing in 2nd Grade

If your second grade students are working on writing friendly letters, you may be looking for a few tools to get started. Here are some resources to help you with friendly letter writing.
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Daily 5 – Work on Writing

Do you use the Daily 5 in your classroom? Here are some ideas to try for the Work on Writing rotation.
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Mother’s Day Cards

The dilemma arrives year after year....what will my students make for Mother's Day this year? In the age of Pinterest, it's hard not to get bogged down and feel the pressure of one-upping the previous year's gifts. However, I am emotionally and physically exhausted this year. I needed to streamline and simplify. If you're anything like me, keep reading to see what we made this year.
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Meet Brownie & Rocks, Our Class Pets

Have you ever had the best intentions of seeing a project all the way through only to give up too early?  Well, that's what happened to me last year with our class pets. 
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World’s Greatest Dads

In my district, school doesn't let out until mid-June.  This leaves us in a predicament each year - to celebrate Father's Day or not. Here's a way to work on opinion writing and celebrate Father's Day.
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