Author: Jessica Boschen

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.

Writing

150 Friendly Letter Writing Prompts for Kids

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…

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Reading Comprehension

How to Teach Compare and Contrast in Elementary Grades

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…

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Teacher Professional Practice

Preparing Ahead for the New School Year: Tips and Ideas for Teachers

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…

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End-of-the-Year

52 Free or Inexpensive End of the Year Student GIfts

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…

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End-of-the-Year

96 ABC Countdown to Summer Ideas for Elementary Classrooms

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…

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Math

Partial Sums Addition Method (Free 3-Digit Worksheets)

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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Back-to-School

200 Would You Rather Questions for Kids in Kindergarten Through 5th Grade

Would you rather questions for kids are one of the fastest ways to get students talking, laughing, and learning about each other. There’s no wrong answer, no prep required, and…

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Classroom Management

Positive Encouragement in the Classroom – Motivate Students & Build Resilience

Positive encouragement is a powerful tool for teachers and a cornerstone of classroom management. Words of affirmation impact students’ motivation and self-confidence, making them believe in their abilities and tackle…

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Math

How to Teach Subtraction with Regrouping to Second-Grade Students

Are you teaching your second-grade and third-grade students how to subtract with regrouping? This math concept can be difficult for students to understand, but some place value math strategies can…

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End-of-the-Year | Summer

Summer Bucket List Ideas for Kids

As the school year winds down and summer vacation is just around the corner, students dream about what they want to do and set goals for their upcoming summer break….

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Reading Comprehension

Books to Teach Compare and Contrast to Elementary Students

Literature and mentor texts are invaluable resources for teaching students to compare and contrast. They provide concrete examples for students to analyze and discuss, offering insights into characters, settings, themes,…

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Classroom Management

16 Classroom Reward Party Ideas for Elementary Students (Educational & Easy to Plan)

Classroom reward parties are different from everyday classroom rewards. Instead of small incentives like extra recess or a homework pass, reward parties are larger celebrations that students earn over time,…

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