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.
Teaching syllable division can be a game-changer for young readers. It helps them break down words into manageable parts. Understanding syllables improves reading fluency and boosts confidence in decoding new…
Getting students excited about writing can feel tricky, especially during months filled with holidays, assemblies, and shortened attention spans. A roll-a-story activity adds structure and novelty to writing time without…
Opinion writing sentence starters (sometimes called persuasive writing sentence starters) give elementary students the language structure they need to clearly introduce their opinion, support it with reasons, address counterarguments, and…
April Fools’ Day is one of those school days when students arrive expecting something unusual to happen. Instead of trying to stop the silliness, many teachers lean into it with…
If you’re teaching informational writing in grades 3–5, one of the biggest challenges students face is knowing how to start their sentences. Informational writing sentence starters, sometimes called informational paragraph…
Science can be one of the most exciting subjects in the classroom—especially when students get hands-on with experiments. But what if you could reinforce those science concepts with a reading…
If you’ve ever used our fact sorts, you may have noticed that they don’t come with answer keys. We occasionally get questions about why we don’t provide one, so we…
St. Patrick’s Day is more than just shamrocks and wearing green—it’s a fantastic opportunity to weave engaging, high-interest lessons into your classroom! Whether you’re looking to add a bit of…
St. Patrick’s Day is a fun time for leprechauns, rainbows, and all things green, but it’s also a great opportunity to help students reflect on what makes them feel lucky….
St. Patrick’s Day is a great opportunity to bring fun, excitement, and a little luck into your classroom! Whether planning a full St. Patrick’s Day party or just looking for…
Finding time to prepare engaging reading response activities for every book or read-aloud can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re dealing with the whirlwind of morning meetings, the hustle of getting through…
As the school year winds down, students are excited for summer break, but before they go, why not give them a chance to reflect on everything they’ve learned? These end-of-the-year…
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