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.
Three-digit addition can be a tricky concept for students—especially when regrouping comes into play. Some students understand the standard algorithm but struggle to visualize why it works. Others can talk…
We all have that one student (or a few) who loves to blurt out answers before you even finish the question. Or maybe it’s the kid who constantly comments during…
Every teacher has encountered that class—the one where students treat every transition like a group chat and every lesson like a social hour. While a chatty class isn’t always a…
Starting your first year of teaching is exciting, rewarding, and… let’s be honest, a little overwhelming. Having a mentor teacher or a supportive grade-level team can make a world of…
Multiplication is more than just skip-counting or memorizing facts—it’s a powerful concept that helps students solve real-world problems and make sense of numbers. But for many students, it can feel…
Division is one of those math skills that can feel abstract and confusing for students—especially when they’re just getting the hang of multiplication. Teaching the concept of division through context…
Post-it notes are one of those supplies that somehow manage to be both practical and magical. They’re small but mighty—perfect for hands-on learning, class routines, and building community. Whether you’re…
As teachers, time is one thing we never seem to have enough of. Between lesson planning, differentiation, grading, parent communication, and classroom management, the list of responsibilities feels endless. That’s…
Substitute teaching often means walking into the unknown with just a schedule, a list of names, and a smile. It can feel like stepping into someone else’s shoes while juggling…
Getting second graders to write can sometimes feel like pulling teeth—especially when you’re working with students who avoid writing at all costs. Whether it’s due to lack of confidence, fear…
Rubrics are one of those classroom tools that quietly do a lot of heavy lifting. They help clarify expectations, speed up grading, and provide specific feedback that helps students grow….
Cooperative learning activities on the first day of school do something routines alone can’t: they give students an immediate reason to talk to each other. When students collaborate, listen, and…
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