Everyone has a story to tell. What is yours?
Do you want to build a snowman? No, this isn’t a post about the movie Frozen. Instead, I’m back to share a little more about how-to writing in my classroom. 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… Read More
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. we are a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to… Read More
A few days ago I shared with you some of my favorite polar bear books to read. Today I’m back to share some of my other favorite polar bear resources for the primary classroom. I love to start with gathering information about what my students know (or think they know) about polar bears. I write down all of the ideas… Read More
January is the perfect time to begin a new unit in the classroom. Teachers and students are returning from a two week Christmas break rested and ready to learn. The weather is cold and the students are daydreaming about snow. I try to capitalize on this energy with a unit on polar bears. Here are some of my favorite polar bear books… Read More
Do you want to know what’s been keeping little hands busy in my house this December? It all started with a not-so-little visit to Pinterest: My daughter likes window shopping from the comfort of home just as much as I do. I love crafting with her, so I didn’t mind that her wishlist was a mile long! Over the course… Read More
By second grade, most students have a great grasp on odd and even numbers. However, there is always a small handful who need a little intervention. With December being a shorter month, it’s a great focus for intervention groups. Here’s what I use to keep the interest level high with my struggling students while we practice, practice, practice! I don’t… Read More
