2 Engaging First Week of School Lesson Plans for 2nd Grade
The first week of school is never dull. Fresh from summer vacation, flushed from the heat outdoors and the thrill of a new beginning, students file into classrooms humming with leftover energy from the break. They greet old friends with hugs and laughter and offer...
5 Best Back to School Writing Activities for 1st Grade
For 1st graders, “back to school” is especially exciting, since it means the start of grade school. They are starting one of the most wonderful adventures of their lives—the adventure of learning and growing up. Fresh from summer vacation and ready to build on the...
4 Tips for Teaching Elementary School Students to be Effective Writers
Writing is building, but with words. Showing your students how to write gives them the tools to build a strong foundation. Helping them figure out how to write well is how you help them create castles and skyscrapers and anything else they can imagine. Keeping these...