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.
When teaching kids about history, few topics captivate and engage young learners more than biographies. Kids love learning about real people who have made a difference in our lives. Asking…
As a teacher, managing a classroom full of students can be a challenging task. One effective strategy to support positive behavior in students is implementing a classroom money system. This behavior management…
To leverage volcanoes as an engaging teaching tool in your classroom, we’ve put together this list of 45 volcano activities that you can use with students from kindergarten through fifth…
The chilly December weather brings the enchantment of Christmas, a season filled with imagination, joy, and a sprinkle of reindeer magic! To tap into this festive spirit, we’ve curated a…
If you’re looking for a fun and creative way to celebrate Father’s Day with your elementary school students, why not have them make some handmade crafts for Father’s Day in…
Thanksgiving and November are the perfect months to bring some fun, engaging writing prompts into the classroom. Turkeys, leaves changing color, pumpkins, and more – plenty of inspiration for elementary…
Writing prompts can be incredibly helpful for elementary teachers looking for creative and engaging ways to encourage their students to write. Not only do writing prompts help students develop their…
It is challenging for teachers to have good classroom management during whole group direct instruction lessons. Teachers are focused on the structure and pace of the lesson plan while managing…
Teachers use numerous teaching strategies and pedagogical approaches throughout the school day. One of the most utilized is direct instruction. But what exactly does it entail? How does it shape…
Tape diagrams are visual tools that can assist students in solving math word problems. They provide a simple approach to understanding complex mathematical concepts. In this post, I will discuss…
Are you looking for ways to help your students deepen their understanding of different texts? Many teachers use fill-in-the-blank worksheets, cloze reading strategies, and sentence frames as classroom activities. These…
In the diverse landscape of elementary education, a one-size-fits-all approach is a relic of the past. Differentiated instruction, a teaching philosophy that acknowledges and respects the myriad ways in which…
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