Best Tips for Teaching Students to Edit Their Own Writing
Even students who love creating stories might not be too excited about the editing and revising part of the writing process. (The same goes for professional authors, too!) The good news is that editing can be fun and easy with a good strategy. These tips will help you...
Effective Strategies for Teaching Vocabulary to 2nd Graders
We teachers know the power of words. They are, as Professor Dumbledore said in Harry Potter, “our most inexhaustible source of magic.” The more we learn, the more magical the world around us becomes. It’s not always easy, however, to convince our students of this....
3 Cool Summer Writing Prompts for 2nd Grade
The end of the school year is near, and everyone has one thing on their mind—summer vacation! And while summertime can be a ton of fun, it can also be a bit of a distraction in the classroom. Whether you’re looking for something to help keep your current 2nd grade...