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...
Make and Publish Your Own Alphabet Book: Classbook Ideas for Kindergarteners
When it comes to learning the alphabet, I tell my students it’s all about practice, practice, practice. I remind them that walking was once something they had to take one step at a time—and now they can jump, skip and run without even thinking about it. Eventually,...