Have you been watching our free video series about teaching writing in K-2? So far we’ve shared … What K-2 writers need to know How to engage young writers How to get started at the beginning of the year Tips for helping learners move from drawing to writing Today it’s time to get specific about how we meet each writer’s needs. Is it really possible to have an individualized approach…
5 Tips for Launching Writing Workshop
In our free series about teaching writing, we’ve shared the following: What K-2 writers need learn How to engage your writers Launching writing workshop We’ve laid the foundation. Now let’s talk about how to get started! Today’s video shares five tips for launching writing workshop. Check out the other videos in our series
What do K-2 writers need to know?
What writing skills do our youngest writers need to know? If you teach writing to kindergarten, first, or second graders, you know how difficult it can be to know exactly what to teach. In fact, many readers have asked me for a complete scope and sequence. This video will help you out! Watch it for an overview of what K-2 writers need to learn with respect to engagement composing with…
Free capitalization game to teach capitalization rules
Try this fun game to teach and review capitalization rules in first, second, and third grade. I’ve noticed that my first grader brings home a lot of work with incorrect capitalization. I had a suspicion that this was just laziness on his part (after all, this is my child who thinks that running down to the basement to get something for me is “too hard”), but I also thought…
How many to 10? clip cards
Looking for a printable that will help build your young learners’ number sense? These clip cards are just the thing! Each clip card features a ten frame with 0-10 objects inside it. Your learner’s job is to figure out how many more objects would bring us to 10 total. Sometimes, your learner will need to count each empty space to get the answer. Other times, your learner will be able…
Free phonemic awareness activity
Looking for something to help learners distinguish beginning sounds? Try this free phonemic awareness activity! A reader asked for a set of clip cards to help her students distinguish beginning sounds. She asked for a set of pictures – three of which start with the same sound, and one that doesn’t. In answer to her request, I created this phonemic awareness activity. The clip cards come in two different levels….
The ultimate guide to early chapter books for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd grade
How can you know which chapter books are best for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade? This post will help you out! This post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure policy here. Have you every tried to navigate the early chapter book section of the library? There are Just. So. Many to choose from. How can you tell which series is right for each learner? How do you know…
Free multiplication problem solving activity!
Looking for a fun way to mix multiplication and problem solving? Try this! When I told my third grader that it was time for him to a multiplication activity with me, he groaned. “But Mom, I don’t like multiplication.” “Well, let’s just give this activity a try.” Before long, he was giggling and asking to complete the full activity. What could possibly make multiplication so much fun? A monster lab! This…
Free clip cards for CVC & CVCE words
Are your learners having trouble with CVCE words? Try these free clip cards for extra reading practice! If you have learners that have trouble distinguishing between CVC and CVCe words, this printable is for you. What are CVC and CVCE words? CVC words are consonant-short vowel-consonant. Examples: cat, box, rod, wig CVCe words are consonant-vowel-consonant-silent e. Examples: rake, tube, like, poke How to use the printable Print and laminate the…
Build vocabulary with I SPY picture mats (free!)
Looking for a fun vocabulary builder for young learners? Try these I SPY picture mats! On a recent trip to the field museum, my three-year-old looked through the glass at a rhinoceros. “Is that a unicorn?” he asked. Later, when looking at a display of pumpkin seeds, a zucchini, and pumpkin pie, my husband asked him what was behind the glass. “Peanuts, a cucumber, and pizza!” My husband looked at…
