by | | ELA, Uncategorized
Spelling practice can be so boring for students. So when I started teaching 2nd grade I wanted some kind of free spelling game that would engage them so they actually enjoyed practicing their weekly spelling words. As I was brainstorming simple games that could work...
by | | Math Fact Fluency, Uncategorized
When I think of games for subtraction, I think back to my first year teaching. I had no idea what to do to help my students practice math facts. I had zero fun subtraction games for 2nd graders. I only drilled them daily on anxiety inducing timed tests. Games...
by | | Math Fact Fluency, Uncategorized
Young students love games. So if you want them to practice a certain skill, you add it into a game. That is why I made games for addition. My 2nd grade students love them! Games for Addition I love these games with addition because they work as great...
by | | ELA, Holiday Activities, Uncategorized
I love reading to my students. Everyday after recess, I read my students a picture book. It’s a great transition activity that helps my students calm down after recess. January can be a long month. But filling it with winter read alouds makes the season really fun. So...
by | | ELA, Holiday Activities, Uncategorized
December is such a special time in the classroom. It can busy, but you can easily make it feel magical for students by reading Christmas read alouds. Read aloud time is my favorite time in my classroom. I always read my students a picture book when they come in from...
