Systematic Teaching for First and Second Grade
Literacy centers, work stations, independent work…whatever you call it getting started can be challenging. I’m one of those people that like to have all the information before I take action which usually results in me A) putting things off because they sound so confusing and… Keep Reading…
As we shift into forming our literacy blocks using the Science of Reading research, it can be tempting to decide to not use sight word centers. I feel that’s a mistake. There are still a lot of benefits to using your sight word centers which we… Keep Reading…
Opinion writing anchor charts are a must-have in my classroom. While I don’t usually feel I have the time in my day to make a cute anchor chart, I like to project my charts during lessons. The opinion writing anchor charts that I’ll walk you through… Keep Reading…
Wondering how to teach opinion writing? Let me show you what I do to teach my second graders. I like to plan out my lessons using a systematic approach. Keep reading to find out all about it.Start With the End in MindWhenever I am planning… Keep Reading…
Today I am sharing with you the best read alouds for second grade. There is nothing better than taking 10-15 minutes somewhere in the school day to share a chapter read aloud with my students. Even the noisiest classes will sit up and listen for… Keep Reading…
It never fails that I start each school year wondering how I’m going to improve the writing skills of the class when they come into second grade so low. The best news is generally the lower the skill level, the more improvement you’ll start to… Keep Reading…
