Jessica shares her passion for teaching and education on What I Have Learned. Jessica has 16 years of elementary teaching experience and currently homeschools her two middle school boys. She enjoys scaffolding learning for students, focusing on helping our most challenging learners achieve success in all academic areas.
If you’re looking for a way to make place value activities more exciting, these Three-Digit Place Value Mystery Number Task Cards are going to be your new favorite math resource….
Looking for a simple way to make science part of your everyday routine—without needing an extra prep period (or a miracle)? These 3rd-grade science warm-ups are designed to spark student…
Let’s be honest—teaching place value can sometimes feel like playing 52-card pickup with your math block. There are base-ten blocks here, expanded form over there, and somehow the word form…
Differentiation in reading instruction can feel like a constant balancing act. In one group, students need significant support to understand a text, while in another, students are ready to analyze…
Teaching reading comprehension can feel like one of the hardest parts of literacy instruction. You’ve read the story together, asked the questions, maybe even used a graphic organizer, and still,…
If you’ve ever watched a student carefully avoid the hardest part of an assignment while knocking out all the “easy wins,” you’re not alone. Just like adults, kids love the…
Setting goals is an essential skill for elementary students to learn, as it helps them develop responsibility, motivation, and perseverance. Journaling is a great way to encourage kids to think…
When students are told to “write more,” most of them stare at the page. They don’t know what to add or where to start. That’s what stretch a sentence solves. It’s a…
Looking for a quick fall writing activity that actually builds something meaningful in your classroom? This fall leaf craftivity helps students reflect on mistakes, practice writing skills, and build a…
Looking for a seasonal project that checks all the boxes: academic, social-emotional, and adorable? Your search ends here. This fall leaf craftivity is more than just a pretty piece of…
Teaching students that mistakes are part of learning is one of the most powerful ways to build a growth mindset in your classroom. Using simple growth mindset activities, students begin…
There’s nothing like the phrase “Earth’s spheres and systems” to make your planner feel like it’s going to explode. You know it’s in your standards. You know it’s essential. You…
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