When we think about the words and phrases we use in our classroom, they are so important to frame our students’ thinking of themselves and their surroundings. As educators, we need to be purposeful in our word choice and with these 3 phrases I am going to share today, we can really build student agency […]
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Logic Puzzles for Kids: fun ways to teach critical thinking in 1st and 2nd grade
These logic puzzles are so much fun for kids to practice their critical thinking skills. In this post, I share 5 different types of logic/critical thinking activities that are great for young students to practice! Before I dive in, I wanted to let you know you can watch or listen to all this information in […]
Teaching 1st Grade Students to Write Poetry in 5 easy steps
Wondering how to teach your students to write poetry in the classroom? In this post, I share 5 easy steps to get your students excited about writing both free form and form poetry! Before I dive in, I wanted to let you know you can watch or listen to all this information in video format […]
How to Write a Paragraph in 1st and 2nd Grade
Do you teach your first and second-grade students to learn how to write a paragraph? In this post, I share ideas, lessons, and activities for students to learn how to write their own paragraphs in a structured way. Before I dive in, I wanted to let you know you can watch or listen to all […]
Picture Books to Teach about Feelings and Emotions | K-2
I love using picture books to help students both identify and begin to understand their feelings and emotions. When students are able to name their emotions and begin to get a handle on them, they are strengthening their emotional intelligence (or EQ). In today’s post, I wanted to share some of my favorite books to […]
How to Writing for Kids | Procedural Writing in First Grade!
Wondering how to teach how to writing in your kindergarten, first, or second-grade classroom?! In this post, I share exactly how I teach how-to writing in 5 easy steps that you can follow with your own students! Before I dive in, I wanted to let you know you can watch or listen to all this […]
Speaking and Listening Skills in Kindergarten, First, and 2nd Grade
Speaking and listening skills for kindergarten, first grade, and second grade are so important! In this post, I wanted to share 3 fun ways to get students speaking publicly and listening respectfully in the classroom! Before I dive in, I wanted to let you know you can watch or listen to all this information in […]
