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.
Finding the perfect gift to express gratitude towards our children’s teachers can sometimes feel daunting. These educators dedicate their days to nurturing, inspiring, and guiding our kids, often going above…
Gone are the days when learning was confined to reading textbooks, listening to lectures, and answering questions. Today, educators and parents seek innovative approaches to inspire curiosity, creativity, and a…
Planning a classroom movie day sounds fun… until you actually try to pick a movie. Finding G-rated movies for school that are engaging, appropriate, and won’t raise eyebrows later can…
Are you searching for quick classroom games to engage students, boost learning, and save time? Whether you’re transitioning between lessons, looking for ways to reinforce learning concepts, or need to…
Both parents and teachers want children to learn how to read and succeed in school, but sometimes, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. During the initial phases…
As parents and teachers who love to see children smile, we know that the power of a good joke can turn a child’s disappointment into laughter. Kids love humor. They…
Teaching writing can often feel like an uphill battle, especially with opinion writing. Encouraging students to express their thoughts and ideas orally isn’t a challenge, but getting them to write…
“The Circle of Life.” It’s a common enough phrase that you and your students have probably heard it mentioned before. Simply put, it speaks to how every plant and animal—all…
Black History Month, celebrated every February, is a time to honor and reflect on the vital contributions and achievements of African Americans throughout history. As classroom teachers, we need to…
Think-pair-share stands out as the ultimate cooperative learning strategy, applicable to any lesson and topic. It creates an engaging learning environment where every student is actively thinking about the prompt…
Class meetings are a great way for teachers to build connections with their students, develop essential social skills, and establish a healthy classroom culture. Classroom meetings can significantly boost student engagement and…
The desert can be a challenging and inhospitable place for survival. Many animals thrive in this harsh environment, adapting to the scorching heat and arid climate. Whether your class is…
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