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 place value is one of those foundational math skills that affects everything else students learn. When students truly understand how numbers are built, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and even decimals…
Teaching fractions can feel like trying to explain why pizza slices disappear faster when students are watching. Fractions are abstract for many elementary students, and worksheets alone rarely build the…
As a teacher, having the right tools and supplies can make all the difference in creating a productive and engaging learning environment. Being able to grab just the right manipulative…
The last day of school is a special milestone for both students and teachers. It marks the end of a year filled with learning, growth, and unforgettable moments. For second…
Teaching students how to write a friendly letter sounds simple until they sit down and freeze. Even when they understand the basic structure of a friendly letter, many students struggle…
Teaching letter writing in elementary classrooms doesn’t have to stop with friendly letters. There are many different types of letters kids can write, and each one helps students practice writing…
Learning how to write a friendly letter is a classic elementary writing assignment. It sounds simple… until students sit down with a blank page and suddenly forget every idea they’ve…
Teaching students how to teach compare and contrast is one of those skills that shows up everywhere, from reading and writing to science and social studies. When students understand how…
The end of the school year can be a blur of paperwork, student energy, and countdowns to the final bell. I get it if you feel like you can only…
The end of the school year always sneaks up faster than we expect. One minute you’re welcoming fresh faces in August, and the next you’re packing up bulletin boards and…
As the end of the school year approaches, it’s the perfect time to inject some excitement and creativity into the classroom routine. Whether you’re a seasoned educator looking for fresh…
Teaching multi-digit addition in second grade isn’t just about getting the correct answer. It’s about helping students truly understand place value. The partial sums addition method gives students a clear,…
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