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...
by | | 2nd Grade Math, Math Fact Fluency
If young students struggle with fact fluency, then it’s likely it will affect the rest of their math abilities. Math facts are the foundation for higher level math. That is why I like to teach my 2nd grade students math fact fluency strategies. These are so helpful to...
by | | ELA, Uncategorized
One of my favorite things to teach my 2nd grade students is syllable types. Once students know these, it opens up a new world for them. They can now know how to decode and spell multisyllabic words. At first, teaching all six syllable types can seem like a daunting...
by | | Classroom Management, Uncategorized
As a teacher, one of the most important aspects of your job is to create a positive and organized learning environment for your students. Teachers set up and run the classroom. And doing this effectively means that you are probably using different classroom management...
by | | Math Fact Fluency, Uncategorized
We all use math in our daily lives. From counting money to measuring ingredients, we use math in various forms every day. It is crucial for children to learn and understand math concepts from an early age. It lays the foundation for when they move on to higher level...
by | | Classroom Management, Uncategorized
If you don’t have a plan then you are not prepared. And usually when you are not prepared it is hard to succeed. One of the hardest parts of teaching is classroom management. If you can get that right then your life is so much easier. That’s why today I’m sharing a...
by | | Holiday Activities, Uncategorized
Starting out the school year on the right foot is so important. We want our new students to feel welcomed and loved. We don’t want them to feel nervous or worried about the upcoming school year. As teachers, we want them to feel safe and excited. A simple way to...
by | | Classroom Management, Uncategorized
We want students to use their time wisely in the classroom. Students need to work hard and keep their brains busy. How we set up our classrooms with different classroom time management strategies can help students finish their work and help us use our classroom time...
