by | | 2nd Grade Math, Uncategorized
When it comes to 2 digit subtraction, I like to teach students the meaning behind why we do the things that we do. It’s not just rote memorization of steps. By teaching the meaning behind it, students truly understand if they need to regroup on not by quickly looking...
by | | 2nd Grade Math, Uncategorized
I know that sometimes worksheets in the classroom can get a bad wrap. Sometimes worksheets are used as time fillers and don’t have much of a purpose. But personally, I love worksheets, especially for math. At my school, we don’t get a lot of prep time. So having...
by | | ELA, Uncategorized
Knowing how to put things into alphabetical order and how to find things that are in alphabetical order is a skill we use often in our lives. That is one reason why I like to teach alphabetical order in my 2nd grade classroom. But to be honest, it can be a hard...
by | | Classroom Management, Uncategorized
We use classroom management strategies as tools to help us make an effective classroom environment. These promote a positive learning environment, maximize instructional time, reduce behavioral issues, and support smooth transitions. So today I thought I would share...
by | | Classroom Management, Uncategorized
When it comes to choosing class rules for your elementary classroom, I love to use “be responsible and be respectful.” Children might not know what these mean at first, but today I am going to show you how to make a responsibility anchor chart and a respect anchor...
