by | | 2nd Grade Math, Uncategorized
The open number line strategy can be tricky for many students. There is a lot of drawing and mental math skills involved. But over the years of teaching how to add an open number to my 2nd grade students, I have found how to best scaffold this method so that students...
by | | 2nd Grade Math, Uncategorized
Teaching the place value standards to 2nd grade students is crucial. I think place value lessons are some of the most important lessons I teach my 2nd graders. Place value lays a solid foundation of understanding of how our number system works. From place value math...
by | | Holiday Activities, Uncategorized
January is not only the start of a brand new year but also a fresh beginning for our classrooms. I like to call it a classroom reset. We just finished winter break so we can review expectations and change any classroom routines easily. But I also like to make it a...
by | | Holiday Activities, Uncategorized
December is such a fun month to teach. I find it fun to keep students engaged by adding in some fun Christmas activities into our schedule. During December, I like to make my students Christmas gifts that I send home right before winter break. So today I thought I...
by | | Holiday Activities, Uncategorized
Things in the classroom can quickly feel monotonous. We follow routines and schedules that repeat every day or week. To help break things up I like to decorate my classroom door each month. It brings in something new and I find it brings my students and myself joy. So...
